{"id":3121,"date":"2022-06-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/sustainable-hotel-practices-leading-by-example\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:17:07","slug":"sustainable-hotel-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/blog\/sustainable-hotel-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Hotel Practices: Leading by Example"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>Combatting climate change is one of the biggest challenges on the international public agenda and a priority for the tourism industry. We must all promote a responsible management model that guarantees the protection of destinations and fulfilment of our environmental commitments.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>  <p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>Corporate responsibility should be the backbone of every business strategy and a fundamental support for a responsible and sustainable hotel model that increases the positive impact of our activities on our environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>  <p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>Sustainable hotels by definition are those that put effort into lowering their environmental impact by&nbsp;cutting water usage, lowering waste, saving energy and\/or using renewable energy sources. &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>  <p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span><span>The hotel sector&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainablehospitalityalliance.org\/our-work\/climate-action\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span><span>accounts for around 1% of global carbon emissions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span><span>. This is set to increase as the industry grows. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>All hotels must assure appropriate actions to assure environmental responsibility.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>  <p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>For example, areas <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=meli%C3%A1hotelsinternational&amp&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6937485720416628736&amp&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B4HPAEOBjTvGHrfS6Q2jzxA%3D%3D\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span><span><span>#Meli\u00e1HotelsInternational<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span> are working on today include the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>  <ul> \t<li><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>We incorporate sustainability criteria throughout our supply chain, beginning with hotel concept and design. Hotels need to ensure the use of sustainable products that meet the quality and quantities required. <\/span><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> \t<li><span><span><span>Meli\u00e1 Hotels are committed to using certified renewable energy sources, standardizing efficient management systems, and implementing systems that reduce water use. For example, we use <span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>energy produced from sources like the sun and wind that are naturally replenished and do not run out<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>. This model also involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> \t<li><span><span><span>We reduce or eliminate high-impact waste from our ecosystem. Constant collaboration with leading experts allows us to move toward a circular economy model.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> \t<li><span><span><span>We measure and control resource consumption through tools, indicators, and scientific criteria.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> \t<li><span><span><span>We promote training and raise the awareness of our customers and employees through programs focused on respect for the environment and biodiversity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> <\/ul>  <p><span><span><span>The company is also working to promote carbon neutral events as part of a new stage for our MICE segment. To help protect the environment through sustainable actions, we have developed&nbsp;an innovative project to measure, reduce, and offset the carbon footprint of events held at our hotels.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>  <p><span><span><span>It is important to work with international certification organizations that are backed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and specialize in sustainable tourism models. 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