Green Globe tapped for EU Hotel Energy Solutions programme

Saturday, 19 Jul, 2009 0

The Green Globe Index programme is pleased to announce that it has been requested to assist the EU co-funded Hotel Energy Solutions initiative (www.hotelenergysolutions.net), coordinated with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA), European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME). The Hotel Energy Solutions programme is designed to boost the competitiveness of the hotel sector by increasing energy efficiency and the usage of renewable technologies. “We will value Green Globe International’s help, as one of our UNWTO Affiliate Members, through our outreach channels”, said Ms. Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Secretary, UNWTO Business Council and Project Coordinator.

The Green Globe Index is a low cost common disclosure platform designed to enable mass engagement with sustainable travel and tourism. The index, managed by UK based Sustainability Intelligence Ltd, is a webbased tool that assesses sustainability performance, providing measurement and benchmarking for all types of travel industry stakeholder.

"We are extremely pleased to be able to share our experience and tools with such an important sustainability initiative as the EU Hotel Energy Solutions programme", said Mr. Charles Kao, Green Globe China Chairman and Green Globe International Vice-Chairman. "Especially since the number of hotels in the EU countries represent over 50% of all hotels globally".

About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc. is the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, which includes the leading sustainability certification and benchmarking programs, carbon footprint calculation and offset programs, and a broad range of consulting services. Green Globe International is an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the business leaders’ forum for the travel and tourism industry, is a 5% owner of Green Globe International. www.GreenGlobeInt.com

About Sustainability Intelligence Ltd
Sustainability Intelligence and its joint venture partner, The Carbon Consultancy, are the leaders in sustainability data management, aggregation, analysis and publication – to deliver practical support, data solutions and research on emerging sustainability challenges. Its clients include The Hotel Carbon Index, Travelport, Green Meetings Industry Council, and Green Globe International.

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