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guest expectations and the need for operational resilience. The industry’ s adoption of environmental certifications, such as Green Key and ISO 14001, signals a commitment to best practice and continuous improvement.
Research shows that effective sustainability strategies deliver multiple benefits, from cost savings and risk reduction to enhanced brand reputation and guest loyalty. The concept of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit – has become a guiding principle for hotels seeking to balance economic, social and environmental objectives.
Integrating sustainability into L + R Hotels L + R Hotels operates a diverse portfolio of 115 properties, from select-service hotels to five-star resorts, across the UK, Europe, the US and the Caribbean. The group’ s scale and reach bring challenges and opportunities in driving sustainability.
“ As our portfolio expands, we’ re increasingly bringing more properties under direct management,” Angelo explains.“ This gives us greater influence in embedding sustainability into our long-term planning and day-to-day operations.”
At the core of L + R Hotels’ approach is a belief that sustainability must be integrated at every level.
“ Our strategy is about making a tangible difference, not just ticking boxes,” Angelo says.“ We set clear, measurable targets that are embedded across the organisation. Sustainability isn’ t just a top-down directive – it’ s a shared responsibility.”
“Sustainability is no longer a buzzword. It’ s a fundamental part of our business strategy”
ANGELO NOTO, GROUP DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABILITY, L + R HOTELS( LONDON & REGIONAL)
This philosophy is reflected in the company’ s ESG statement which guides decision-making and sets the tone for responsible business.
L + R Hotels’ ESG statement commits the company to minimising environmental impact, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. Environmental stewardship is a particular focus, with efforts concentrated on reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources and minimising waste.
Angelo’ s team analyses energy consumption property by property, using detailed data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.“ By analysing energy behaviour property by property, we’ re able to identify key areas for improvement and take targeted action to reduce carbon emissions,” he says. Hundreds of sub-
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