CSR and Sustainability - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 41

Slang.ai Partners with OpenTable to Offer Restaurants AI-Powered End-to-End Phone Reservation Support

💾 Minor Hotels Europe & Americas partnered with ESG platform Deepki for net zero transition, aligning with the Paris agreement to limit global temperature increase to 1.5ºC. Committed to cutting scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from 2019 levels, and reducing company-wide emissions by 90% by 2050. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved both targets. The partnership enables monitoring over 350 buildings in 30+ countries, aiming for 100% data coverage to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency.

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🏡 Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, over a decade into its sustainability roadmap, aims for a 46.2% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 2019 levels, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5ºC target. By 2050, the company plans a 90% emission cut across its value chain, aiming for net zero, as approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Utilizing Deepki's ESG platform, the Group tracks and monitors its environmental performance across 350+ buildings in 30+ countries, aiming for 100% data coverage and energy efficiency. The SaaS solution automates data collection, facilitating transparent reporting and resilience planning to mitigate climate risks.

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Lussmanns Highgate

🌊 Lussmanns seafood restaurant opens in Highgate, London, after 20 years and a 3-year expansion pause. Founded by Andrei Lussmann in 2002, the Hertfordshire-based group, backed by Luke Johnson, previously had 3 locations and closed Oxford and Tring sites. Highgate’s menu offers sustainable, locally-sourced dishes with a set menu priced at £20.95 for two courses, and £23.95 for three. The new 130-cover venue features a café, dining area, bar, and a 30-cover walled garden. Another opening is expected next month at the former Loch Fyne site in Woburn near Milton Keynes.

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Neat further reduces London estate as co-founder departs business

🏎 Neat, supported by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, closed its London Victoria restaurant last week, reducing its London presence to three locales in Soho, Camden, and Wembley. This follows the group's downsizing last year due to financial pressures and the closure of New York and Dubai outposts. Co-founder Zack Bishti departed the business, which was launched in September 2019 and planned for 1,000 global sites by 2030. Despite a $18m fundraise in 2023, Neat made a £7.9m loss in 2022 after a £3.2m loss previously. Neat rebranded in February 2023, dropping 'Burger' from its name and expanding its menu beyond fast food. The brand maintains one international site in Milan.

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The Vintage Syndicate brings a unique restaurant ownership model to Philadelphia

This article was written by NRN. Click here to read the original article The Vintage Syndicate hospitality group has something unique to offer Philadelphia beyond the stylized interiors and extensive…

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Breaking The Burnout Cycle: What I’ve Learned About Sustainable Career Success in Hospitality – Jennifer Krapp, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

🚧 Jennifer Krapp, head of restaurant operations at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, shares her journey and tips for avoiding burnout in an episode aired on Sept. 8, 2024. She talks about her love for hospitality beginning at a young age, a career inflection point (04:28), leading her team through a major setback (06:27), and her experience opening 14 restaurants in 3.5 years (09:26). Jennifer discusses her personal experience with burnout and recovery (10:09), including daily practices like morning exercise and work-life boundaries (11:49), emphasizing self-care's importance (14:57).

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Pizza Pilgrims and other B Corp groups to host workshop for those looking to follow in their footsteps

🍕 The "Becoming a B Corp" event at Pizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf on October 1 will feature interactive workshops with B Corp analysts and brands like Pizza Pilgrims, Big Mama, Hawksmoor, Blacklock, and Caravan. Aimed at aiding and inspiring hospitality businesses on their B Corp certification journey, the event includes 15-minute presentations, a ticket-inclusive lunch, and breakout sessions with B Corp assessors. Other hospitality firms with B Corp status include Grind and Fallow. Tickets available online.

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Sustainability As A Business Advantage – Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels

🏡 Dina Belon, president of Staypineapple Hotels, highlighted sustainability's role in the hospitality industry on Sept. 1, 2024. Industry associations aim for a unified sustainability certification (01:47). Creativity and mental energy are as crucial as cost in sustainability (02:49). Business and group travel preferences drive sustainable practices (03:19). Data-driven sustainability reporting is emphasized (04:42), with third-party verification such as Green Key Global being important for marketing (06:18).

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4 ways to reduce plastic usage in hotels

🛡 The hospitality industry generates 150 million tons of single-use plastic annually. Hotels implementing sustainable practices can attract guests, improve brand reputation, and save on costs by reducing single-use amenities and using refillable containers. Additional measures include setting up water refill stations for reusable bottles, using biodegradable trash bags, and making recycling easy for guests and staff. These eco-friendly practices contribute to environmental protection and can enhance a hotel's appeal to environmentally conscious travelers.

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Williams says happy anniversary to its long-serving employees

🎂 Williams Refrigeration in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, celebrated 210 years of combined service with a lunch and awards on August 22. Ten employees, each with at least 20 years at the company, were honored. Purchasing manager Robert Smith, with 30 years at Williams, attributes staff retention to a supportive and dynamic work environment. Production operative Ian Wiggins notes significant technological advances and environmental improvements in their products. The company, a leading manufacturer in several industries, operates globally with manufacturing sites in China and Australia and sales facilities worldwide.

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