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Radisson Hotel Group Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
The
report, now available on the Group’s website, is structured around three key
pillars: Think People, Think Community, and Think Planet.
Think
People: Empowering and Supporting Team Members
As
a global hospitality leader, Radisson Hotel Group places strong emphasis on
developing its team members, promoting leadership diversity, and fostering an
inclusive and supportive work environment. One of the key initiatives launched
in 2024 is the Radisson People Foundation, aimed at providing relief and
support to employees facing challenges.
Key
achievements under the Think People pillar include:
·
30% of leadership positions held by
women
·
236 hotels certified by Safehotels
·
571,000 training sessions completed by
team members
These
efforts have positioned Radisson as a leader in nurturing a fair and equitable
work culture within the hospitality sector.
Think
Community: Strengthening Community Engagement
Radisson
Hotel Group has made significant progress in community involvement through
volunteering, fundraising, clean water initiatives, and partnerships with
global organizations like SOS Children’s Villages and Just a Drop. These
initiatives underline the Group's commitment to making a positive community
impact.
Key
achievements under the Think Community pillar include:
·
57,200 hours of volunteering
·
9.4 million Radisson Rewards points
donated to charity partners
·
Celebration of the 21st Action Month
for Planet and Community
·
Think Planet: Driving Environmental
Sustainability
Radisson
Hotel Group continues to take decisive steps towards environmental
responsibility by investing in carbon offset programs, enhancing resource
efficiency, and increasing the use of renewable energy.
Key
achievements under the Think Planet pillar include:
·
33% reduction in carbon emissions per
square meter compared to 2019
·
21% reduction in energy footprint per
occupied room compared to 2019
·
115,000 tons of voluntary carbon
credits purchased since 2019
·
95 hotels using 100% renewable
electricity, a 20% increase since 2019
·
1,432 electric vehicle (EV) chargers
installed at 204 hotels
Sustainable
Stays Pathway: Promoting Responsible Tourism
Radisson
Hotel Group’s Sustainable Stays program underscores the company’s guest-centric
approach to global challenges, ensuring that 58% of its hotel portfolio is
either certified under the Hotel Sustainability Basics or holds a third-party
eco-label. This initiative supports the Group’s goal of promoting responsible
tourism and building stakeholder trust through transparent and verified
practices.
Javier
Quiñones, Chief Sustainability Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, remarked:
"Our
2024 report reflects our unwavering commitment to social responsibility and
environmental stewardship. We believe that our focus on people, community, and
planet sets a strong foundation for sustainable hospitality."
To
read the full Responsible Business 2024 report, visit the Radisson Hotel Group
website.
Image Credit: © Radisson Hotel Group
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