The Responsible Business Report is structured around Rezidor's Responsible Business policy focussed on addressing the needs of the key stakeholders affected by the company's operations.
Hotels reported on progress through an annual status report questionnaire and quarterly reporting on environmental performance data. Consolidated performance data included cover managed and leased hotels in operation for the following brands: Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Hotel Missoni, Country Inn & Suites and Regent.
Key achievements during 2009 include:
- Outstanding reductions in the company's key environmental indicators as compared to 2008
- Energy per m² (kWh) down 4% for Radisson Blu, 6% for Park Inn
- Water per guest night (litres) down 10% for Radisson Blu, 5% for Park Inn
- Waste per guest night (kg) down 1% for Radisson Blu, 15% for Park Inn
- Responsible Business Manual launched in March
- Endorsement of Global Compact Caring for Climate Initiative in June
- 27 hotels achieved eco-labels during 2009
The report is written in line with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, self-declaring C level.