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It’s crucial for hotels to adopt sustainable practices, as consumers increasingly base their purchasing decisions on sustainability considerations.

Hoteliers are now exploring various procurement solutions, carefully evaluating factors like delivery options, prices, products, and environmental impact. Their goal is to identify the most suitable choices for their long-term business objectives. In this article, Daan Sparenberg, Head of Procurement Continental Europe, shares the latest trends embraced by hotel and hospitality operators.

Consolidation of the supply chain

One prevalent strategy embraced by hoteliers to foster sustainable procurement is the consolidation of their supply chain. By optimising this, hotels decrease delivery drops, leading to fewer road miles travelled and a reduced carbon footprint.

Business differentiation

Likewise, certain hotels have made sustainability a core focus by consolidating their purchasing basket and selecting local supply solutions. Despite potential cost savings from national suppliers, these hotels prioritise local suppliers to minimise their ecological impact, aligning with their eco-ethos.

Removal of single-use plastic

Hotels are also taking proactive steps to eliminate single-use plastic. They replace plastic water bottles with filtered water taps in communal areas, encourage the use of carafes for guests, and switch from small toiletry bottles to refillable options.

Many hotels now offer biodegradable straws, recyclable tetra packs, and compostable take-out trays in compliance with legislation banning certain single-use plastic items. Click here for more information on single-use plastic legislation and product solutions.

Greener room service

In terms of room servicing practices, hotels are giving guests the option to choose whether they want their rooms serviced daily or not, reducing water, cleaning chemicals, and energy consumption while ensuring guest comfort.

Eco-friendly food service

To further measure eco-impact, some hotels are adding food carbon footprint information to their menu items. This encourages chefs and customers to make more environmentally-friendly purchasing decisions, which helps hotels with their sustainability journey.

Additionally, hotels are focusing on waste management to reduce food waste and associated costs.

Energy efficient solutions

Energy efficiency is also crucial for sustainability, with hotels adopting measures like using energy-efficient lighting, implementing timer switches, and managing occupancy to minimise energy consumption.

Some hotels even invest in renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

What next

As consumer preferences shift towards eco-friendly options, hotels implementing genuine sustainability measures will stand out. Guests now actively seek information on a hotel’s eco-friendly practices when choosing accommodations. The hospitality industry’s future is bright in creating a greener, more sustainable world.

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