Proudly delivering and promoting world standards of sustainability in hospitality and tourism in Cape Town
Pullman Cape Town is proud to announce that it has achieved the esteemed Green Key Certification for Sustainability, a testament to the hotel's unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Willie Williams, Accor Sales and Marketing Area Director, said: “This achievement demonstrates the hard work and dedication of the entire hotel team, including the Sustainability Committee, which is comprised of representatives from every department within the hotel. This committee, with support from Mr. Casada, , has contributed to the implementation and promotion of sustainable practices in line with the rigorous standards set by the Green Key certification recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).”
Lopin Lapodile, ESG Manager at Casada, emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement: “We are very proud that Pullman Cape Town has achieved Green Key certification, which comes as no surprise as our entire team is focused on delivering outstanding sustainability.” We remain committed to strengthening our sustainability efforts year after year and continuing to serve as a source of sustainability for the people and communities we support. ”
Pullman Cape Town and its owner Casada are deeply committed to sustainable tourism and will continue to deliver on that promise. By achieving Green Key certification, Pullman Cape Town not only sets a sustainability benchmark for other hospitality properties in South Africa, but also demonstrates its dedication to protecting the environment for future generations. It shows. The hotel invites guests on a journey towards a more sustainable and greener future.
The Green Key assessment process covers four pillars of sustainability: sustainable management, environmental impact, cultural impact, and socio-economic impact, which are an independent review of hotel practices. Confirmed by third party audit. Green Key rigorously evaluates and audits businesses and facilities based on the Foundation for Environmental Education's rigorous environmental responsibility and sustainable operating standards. These standards guide the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, including the effective use of energy, water management, waste reduction and sustainability. These include important areas such as education and training.
“The hotel performed exceptionally well in demonstrating compliance with Green Key Year 1 Required Standards,” Green Key said in its final summary and decision. . Highlighting some laudable practices such as “waste management practices, staff training, energy-efficient lighting, automatic shut-off, efficient water flow, use of eco-labeled cleaning products in line with Green Key standards, etc.” I'm doing it.
Key elements of Pullman Cape Town's sustainability efforts highlighted by Green Key include:
Water and Energy Savings: The hotel has installed low-flow shower heads and dual-flush toilets, and has implemented daily leak-check protocols. We have also introduced a guest room management system that automatically turns off the electricity if the room remains vacant for more than 10 minutes. These measures have significantly reduced water consumption and energy usage, demonstrating Pullman Cape Town's proactive energy conservation approach.
Sustainable education, training and practices: Promoting sustainable practices is the cornerstone of hotel operations. By participating in reducing the amount of laundry you do, you can save water and energy and minimize waste. Comprehensive sustainability training is provided to staff to ensure they are familiar with environmentally friendly practices. This training includes water and energy conservation techniques, waste reduction strategies, and the importance of local and seasonal sourcing. Staff are also trained to educate and encourage guests to adopt these practices during their stay. Pullman Cape Town creates a collaborative environment for sustainable practices by involving both staff and guests in sustainability efforts.
Plastic Reduction and Waste Management: Pullman Cape Town is committed to reducing single-use plastics across our properties. Full-time employees from Pullman Cape Town's partner WastePlan meticulously separate all waste to maximize reuse. Hotels regularly receive rebates from WastePlan that highlight the tangible benefits of their sustainable practices.
About Green Key
Green Key certification is globally recognized as a standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operations in the tourism industry. Green Key's high environmental standards are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent audits, ensuring continuous improvement in the environmental performance of certified facilities. Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Certification: Green Key – South African National Office: Through the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA).
About Pullman
Pullman Hotels & Resorts brings a new tempo to global travel and living, providing exciting, energizing and fulfilling experiences for new entrepreneurs. Pullman welcomes guests with the space they need to focus, work, and play. Forward-thinking, highly connected and passionate about art and fitness, Pullman retains the adventurous and open-minded ambition that drove it to become a pioneering travel brand over 150 years ago. . Today, Pullman operates more than 150 properties in vibrant international destinations around the world, including flagship properties such as Pullman Paris Montparnasse, Pullman Singapore Orchard, Pullman Suzhou Zhonghui in Greater China and Pullman Maldives Maamuta. I'm doing it. Pullman is part of Accor, the world's leading hospitality group with more than 5,500 properties in more than 110 countries, and is part of Accor, a lifestyle loyalty program that provides access to a range of benefits, services and experiences. Live Limitless – Participating brands.
About Accor
Accor is a leading global hospitality group with 5,400 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspace experiences in more than 110 countries. The Group has one of the most diverse hospitality ecosystems in the industry, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy and a lifestyle with Anysmore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community support and diversity and inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and the US OTC market (ticker: ACCYY). For more information, please visit www.group.accor.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
About Kasada
Kasada is a leading independent real estate private equity platform focused on the African hospitality industry. We are committed to creating a sustainable and positive impact on the African economies and communities in which we invest, while ensuring attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors. In April 2019, Casada closed its first fund, Casada Hospitality Fund LP (“Casada”), with capital commitments exceeding USD 500 million. Kasada was founded in 2018 with the support of two anchor LPs: Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, and Accor, a global hospitality leader.
Our strategic approach has been to create and grow a balanced, geographically diversified value-added portfolio in key attractive locations across sub-Saharan Africa. Our portfolio has grown to 20 hotels across seven jurisdictions. The hotels are currently managed by Accor, which leverages its diverse brand portfolio and international reputation to improve operational performance. Casada is transforming the continent's hospitality sector thanks to a world-class multidisciplinary team with deep domain expertise and a successful track record in investment, construction, finance, operations and the African context. Casada has become the region's hospitality industry's largest and most active institutional investor and solution provider of choice.
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