Raffles Makkah Palace Awarded First Green Globe Certification
Green Globe recently awarded Raffles Makkah Palace in Saudi Arabia their inaugural certification. Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia is an exclusive all-suite hotel with spectacular views of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba, drawing inspiration from the heritage, culture and faith of the Middle East.
Achieving the Green Globe certification was significant for Raffles Makkah Palace as it marked progress in the hotel’s journey towards sustainable operations and adherence to environmental standards. It also acknowledges steps taken so far to integrate eco-friendly practices across the entire property.
"At Raffles Makkah Palace, we understand that true luxury lies in harmony with the environment. Our recent achievement in attaining Green Globe certification for our sustainable efforts is a milestone towards offering a guest experience that is both inspiring and respectful of the planet. Each step we take on this journey is helping to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come,” said Edoardo Giuntoli, General Manager, Raffles Makkah Palace.
Effective waste management strategies are a key challenge for the hotel. An Orbisk Food Waste System has been integrated to manage kitchen operations more efficiently and is part of the property’s broader commitment to sustainable practices. The AI system has reduced food waste and its environmental impact. In addition, Raffles Makkah Palace has started a campaign targeting the elimination of single-use plastics and moved away from using single-use plastics in guest-facing areas with the adoption of green alternatives.
As a Raffles hotel, the property follows a sustainability plan that includes reducing its footprint through responsible sourcing of food and other supplies, and supporting local entrepreneurs. Raffles Makkah Palace provides access to enterprises including handicrafts, food and beverages, cultural performances and other goods and services that are offered directly to guests at shops located within the hotel premises.
Raffles Makkah Palace has also recently announced that a new sustainability manager has been appointed to oversee and help co-ordinate green practices that are initiated and implemented at the hotel.
Contact
Bek Ali Khan Mamakaev
Group Senior Marketing Manager
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
The Clock Towers Complex
P.O. Box 762, Makkah
Saudi Arabia
E bek.khan@fairmont.com
T + 966 125 717 444
fairmont.com/makkah
Abdulaziz Alabbadi
Group Executive of Marketing & Communication
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
The Clock Towers Complex
P.O. Box 762, Makkah
Saudi Arabia
E. Abdulaziz.Alabbadi@Fairmont.com
T.+(966) 125 717 444
M.+(966) 549162396
fairmont.com/makkah
Helena Chang
Public Relations Manager
Green Globe Certification
1223 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 925
Santa Monica, CA 90403 / U.S.A.
hchang@greenglobe.com
www.greenglobe.com
