Radisson Collection Strand Hotel ,
Stockholm
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
I was asked to add Safety and Security . And now since January I also lead Corporate Communications .”
The change of ownership of Radisson Hotel Group three years ago has brought with it a whole transformation programme – a detailed strategic plan for the group and its nine distinct brands . Inge says these 26 strategic initiatives – of which corporate responsibility and safety and security is one – have made the group stronger , more resilient and as prepared as possible to rebound after shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ At Radisson Hotel Group we speak about responsible business in terms of Think People , Think Community and Think Planet ,” says Inge . “ So that ’ s the three elements we care about in our mission to be a responsible company . Our duty of care globally , in an organisation with 1,600 hotels in 120 countries , is to keep everyone safe : guests , team members and people in our supply chain .
“ One can certainly say there ’ s a nexus between Sustainability and Safety & Security . If you ' re looking at climate change and the associated risks , many of the impacts also affect the safety & security of our operations – for example , in terms of food or water security , local instability , and responding to increasingly frequent natural disasters . So in both fields of Sustainability and Safety & Security , my team and I look at those long-term risks and are doing the right thing to mitigate them to protect people , assets and the environment .
“ By being a responsible corporate citizen , and by having impactful sustainability actions in place , you ' re actually going to make it safer for your company to operate .”
Radisson Hotel Group and its previous incarnations , has a rich history and strong record when it comes to sustainability – leading pioneering initiatives in the hospitality industry . sustainabilitymag . com 33