Raffles and Fairmont Hotel Makati: Boosts EV Charging
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Raffles and Fairmont Hotel Makati: Boosts EV Charging

Raffles and Fairmont Hotel Makati is the first hotel in Manila to have electric car charging facilities. The hotel has taken a proactive role in supporting the community's transition to electric vehicles by partnering with Solarius Energy to install electric vehicle charging stations on the property. This initiative aims to expand the network of EV chargers and encourage more people to make the switch to electric vehicles, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

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VIE Hotel Bangkok: Community Support Program
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VIE Hotel Bangkok: Community Support Program

Green Globe has recognized VIE Hotel Bangkok’s exemplary Sustainability Management Plan and its proactive engagement with guests, the community, and employees. Staff have previously welcomed twelve children from Pakkred Orphanage House to participate as student trainees at the hotel. It is hoped that such valuable opportunities will encourage the children to aim for careers in areas such as hospitality, elevating their social status in the future. 

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport: Elevating the Dutch Dining Experience
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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport: Elevating the Dutch Dining Experience

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport also makes efforts to source local and ethical produce for inclusion in its restaurant menu. Recently the hotel launched the Butcher’s Choice - Elevating the Dutch Dining Experience in Hoofddorp. Beef for this menu is supplied by growers in the nearby district of Koningshof in Berkel & Rodenrijs. The cattle are allowed to roam freely in the lush De Groenzoom nature reserve during the summer. In winter months, they take comfort in expansive, well-ventilated stables adorned with straw bedding. This idyllic environment ensures their well-being, resulting in meat of unparalleled quality. 

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Waste Not, Want Not at Crowne Plaza Budapest
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Waste Not, Want Not at Crowne Plaza Budapest

Waste reduction is an area where Crowne Plaza Budapest has made great progress across several departments. Kitchen staff regularly collect food waste, which is then used for animal feed. Used cooking oil is sent to be filtered, and then mainly used in the biodiesel industry. The hotel’s Kitchen and F&B departments have implemented a portion control system for all menus to avoid unnecessary restaurant leftovers.

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Mövenpick Aqaba & Mövenpick Tala Bay Partner on Sustainable Food Service
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Mövenpick Aqaba & Mövenpick Tala Bay Partner on Sustainable Food Service

Mövenpick Aqaba and Mövenpick Tala Bay, have formed a partnership with the Farm to Fork Organization in Jordan. This collaboration supports the utilization of organic, sustainable, locally sourced products, helping local farmers and fishermen in the region. On site at the resorts, the teams are also dedicated to utilizing fresh, organic, garden-cultivated ingredients sourced from their extensive Chef's Garden located within their properties.

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Beurs van Berlage Cuts Food Waste by 70%
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Beurs van Berlage Cuts Food Waste by 70%

Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage provides food and beverage services to large numbers of guests in short time frames and is always looking for methods or formulas to reduce food waste. In the past 5 years Beurs has managed to reduce food waste by 70% by offering individually portioned servings and developing a better understanding of their guests.

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Hotel Christopher Creates Self Sufficient Water Supply on Saint-Barthélemy
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Hotel Christopher Creates Self Sufficient Water Supply on Saint-Barthélemy

The Hotel Christopher’s entirely self-sufficient water management system is made possible via its own water treatment and desalination plant. In a partnership with AQUAchiara, the hotel water is bottled and purified for hotel guests and restaurant guests. AQUAchiara is the French leader in transforming unpurified water into microfiltered quality drinking water for more than 15 years.

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European Association of Event Centres: Simple Everyday Sustainability
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European Association of Event Centres: Simple Everyday Sustainability

Day-to-day, the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) staff are dedicated to the responsible use of office materials and resources. This includes simple but effective actions, including the purchase of office supplies and other consumables that are made from recycled material and can be further recycled, saving water and electricity, and reducing printing and copying to save paper. The EVVC has also made the sustainable decision to locate its main office near to Frankfurt’s main station providing good accessibility by rail. This has paid off with all employees making their way to work via public transport.

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