Fairmont Mumbai has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. By embedding sustainability into its operations, the hotel not only reduces its carbon footprint but also enhances guest experience, complies with evolving green standards, and contributes to the city’s broader vision of sustainable urban development in India.

The European Union has introduced a new generation of sustainability legislation that fundamentally reshapes how businesses report on, substantiate, and communicate their environmental performance. At the centre of this framework are three key measures: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which mandates standardised, auditable ESG disclosures for large EU and certain non‑EU companies; the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGTD), which tightens consumer‑protection rules to combat greenwashing by requiring sustainability claims to be clear, specific, and evidence‑based; and the proposed Green Claims Directive (GCD), which—despite being paused—has set a strong benchmark for science‑based substantiation and third‑party verification of environmental claims. 

Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai continues to strengthen its position as a green hospitality leader by integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, the hotel has successfully implemented a range of initiatives that reduce environmental impact while enhancing the guest experience.

Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, proudly announces its achievement of Green Globe Gold certification, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and sustainable tourism. The advancement to Gold status reflects five consecutive years of certification and a long-term dedication to practices aligned with global environmental standards.

Raffles Sentosa Singapore was recently awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. Although only newly opened in March 2025, comprehensive sustainability initiatives have been implemented across the property to minimise the hotel’s environmental footprint. To preserve the pristine natural surroundings, two native ficus trees aged between 100 and 150 years are maintained within the grounds.

Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa has achieved Green Globe certification, an internationally recognized benchmark for sustainability. Located along the breathtaking coastline of Beppu Bay in Oita Prefecture in Japan, this milestone reflects the resort’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts while simultaneously creating long-term value for the local community.

Surrounded by lush green canopies filled with tropical wildlife, environmental stewardship and responsible eco-tourism practices are at the forefront of the resort’s sustainability vision. Both visitors and wildlife can comfortably dwell within the property grounds due to meticulous planning by the resort to protect native species that include red-shanked douc langurs.

U Chiang Mai is a luxury boutique hotel in Chiang Mai, the largest city in the north of Thailand and a major cultural hub. The hotel was recently awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification in recognition of the hotel’s sustainable operations. Green initiatives reflect U Chiang Mai’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship, teamwork, and social responsibility.

Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa obtained its Green Globe certification in December 2025, becoming the first hotel in the Nasu region to receive this distinguished recognition. The hotel’s sustainability initiatives continue to evolve, providing guests with environmentally and socially responsible choices without compromising comfort.

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort actively participates in the conservation and restoration of biodiversity within the resort and surrounding ecosystems. The resort is working in collaboration with MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab on the INVENA Project, pioneering adaptive coastal protection research.

Green Globe Gold certification has been awarded to Tasigo Hotel Eskişehir in Türkiye, marking five consecutive years of certification. The Gold certification validates the hotel’s ongoing commitment to improving its overall sustainability performance. Over the past five years, Tasigo Eskişehir’s holistic approach has placed its sustainability strategy at the core of its operations.

This certification represents an important step within the broader Eastin Hotels brand sustainability roadmap, under which all Eastin properties are working toward achieving Green Globe certification. The brand’s long-term vision is to embed measurable, internationally recognized sustainability standards across every hotel, reinforcing Eastin’s commitment to responsible hospitality.

Through its partnership with A1RWATER, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has introduced atmospheric water generation technology, which converts air into pure, mineralised drinking water on-site. Between November 2023 and 2024, this initiative helped replace over 500,000 plastic bottles, eliminating more than six tonnes of plastic waste and reducing 46 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Green Globe Certification recently awarded 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok its inaugural certification. A range of environmental, social, and cultural initiatives underscore the hotel’s sustainability vision. A recent collaborative effort launched by the hotel and the owners’ businesses aims to establish a self-sustaining forest ecosystem that can maintain and regenerate itself.

Green Globe Certification has awarded Pullman Pattaya Hotel G its inaugural certification. With sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, the five-star Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is situated on its own private beach on Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya.

Green Globe Certification recently awarded Legend Hotel Paris 6e its inaugural certification. The Legend Hotel has implemented comprehensive sustainability initiatives across the property to reduce its environmental impacts. In addition, the Green Globe certification process has led to renewed collaborations with neighborhood artisans, specifically chefs renowned for their sweet delights.

Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes was recently awarded Green Globe Gold certification, acknowledging five consecutive years of continued improvement in its sustainable management and operations. Celebrating its one hundredth anniversary in 2026, the iconic hotel encapsulates French elegance and refinement and is known for its timeless charm and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean.