For a few years, Accor has been dedicated to sustainable improvement. In 2020, the Group set out its dedication to contribute to web zero carbon emissions globally by 2050 and decreasing its absolute emissions by 46% (Scope 1&2) and by 28% (Scope 3) by 2030. Accor desires to go a step additional in its sustainability transformation and commits to supporting its 5,400 resorts in acquiring an exterior sustainable certification.
Alongside Accor becoming a member of the World Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) final yr, the Group is proud to announce that two extra world partnerships have been signed with Inexperienced Key and Inexperienced Globe, each companions having their requirements acknowledged by GSTC. These certification applications assess companies throughout the 4 pillars of sustainability: sustainable administration, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socio-economic impacts, confirmed by impartial, third-party audit of the resorts’ practices.
By encouraging sustainable certification of its resorts, Accor will assist friends and companions journey extra sustainably by offering dependable info on sustainable choices. Accor may also contribute to sustainable vacation spot approaches, as in Marseille with a dedication to have all Accor resorts within the metropolis licensed by 2024, in step with town and the area’s ambitions.
Accor’s capability for motion is world. However this requires a way of implementation to maximise social and environmental affect. Unbiased certification is a must have for all resorts because it helps them to supply proof of our sustainability commitments, meet the rising expectations of our friends, and contribute to scientific targets. It reveals a robust exterior recognition of our sustainability practices by all stakeholders within the trade. Brune Poirson – Chief Sustainability Officer at Accor
- The collaboration settlement between Accor and Inexperienced Key may have Accor resorts implementing their sustainable improvement initiatives via two most well-liked certification applications globally, together with Inexperienced Key.
We’re proud to be chosen by Accor as one of many most well-liked certification companions. With our massive community of Nationwide Operators, we’re trying ahead to having the chance to assist Accor with its sustainability ambitions and seeing many Accor resorts globally displaying the Inexperienced Key. Finn Bolding Thomsen, Inexperienced Key Worldwide Director
- Inexperienced Globe has had a long-standing relationship with Accor via the Mövenpick model, who have been among the many pioneers on sustainable certification inside the Group, and which have already included sustainable certification of their model’s requirements.
As an Accor companion, Inexperienced Globe has been granted entry to one of many world’s largest Group of lodging suppliers, throughout a wide range of markets and lots of international locations. Our well-established certification companies are exemplified by our certification of the Accor owned Mövenpick Resort & Resort Group, with over 70 properties worldwide sustaining steady Inexperienced Globe certification for over a decade. Inexperienced Globe CEO, Birte Pelayo
Moreover, as Australia and New Zealand’s largest lodge operator, Accor has entered right into a strategic partnership with Ecotourism Australia to certify all Accor resorts, residences and resorts throughout Australia and the Pacific as Sustainable Tourism licensed companies.
Within the US & Canada, Accor has a long-standing partnership with Inexperienced Key World, particularly applied via the Fairmont model, with many resorts of the model licensed over the previous few years.
Equally, Accor will probably be collaborating in all areas with robust native certification applications.
These world and native partnerships will assist Accor attain the goal of 100% of our community eco-certified by 2026.
ABOUT GREEN GLOBE
Inexperienced Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based mostly on internationally accepted standards for sustainable operation and administration of journey and tourism companies. Working below a worldwide license, Inexperienced Globe relies in California, USA and is represented in over 83 international locations. Inexperienced Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Group (UNWTO). For info, please go to www.greenglobe.com.
ABOUT GREEN KEY
Coordinated by the Basis for Environmental Schooling (FEE), Inexperienced Key’s a voluntary eco-label awarded to greater than 4,200 resorts and different institutions in 60+ international locations and is the main commonplace for excellence within the subject of environmental duty and sustainable operation inside the tourism trade. The excessive environmental requirements anticipated of Inexperienced Key institutions are maintained via a strict set of standards, rigorous documentation and frequent audits. Inexperienced Key’s eligible for resorts, hostels, small lodging, campsites, vacation parks, convention centres, eating places and points of interest.
For extra info, please go to www.greenkey.world or contact us via [email protected]
About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group
Accor is a world main hospitality group providing experiences throughout greater than 110 international locations in 5 400 properties, 10 000 meals & beverage venues, wellness services or versatile workspaces. The Group has one of many trade’s most various hospitality ecosystems, encompassing greater than 40 lodge manufacturers from luxurious to economic system, in addition to Life-style with Ennismore. Accor is dedicated to taking optimistic motion by way of enterprise ethics & integrity, accountable tourism, sustainable improvement, neighborhood outreach, and variety & inclusion.  Based in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the USA. For extra info, please go to www.group.accor.com or comply with us on Twitter, Fb, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. 
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