RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
significant investments in environmental technology such as solar panels for water heating , efficient cooling & heating , building controls , etc .
“ The meeting footprint is therefore lower , and we offset it with recognised quality projects that have both an environmental and a social impact . We are transparent because we provide a report to the meeting organiser , outlining exactly how much CO2 we have offset for their meeting . For hotels , if you want to reach carbon neutrality , it ' s all about energy consumption reduction , using renewable energy , and offsetting .”
When it comes to being a responsible business , next to actions for the environment , carbon neutrality and net zero , a company should also focus on Think People , or social responsibility .
Diversity , equality and inclusion are top of mind in Radisson Hotel Group and in the public opinion .
Because of the global nature of its business , Radisson is naturally diverse , but it also excels with innovative initiatives .
Around 40 % of Radisson ’ s 100,000 team members are female , in a total workforce that represents 137 nationalities . However , Inge does recognise that there ’ s an opportunity to increase the diversity amongst senior staff , for example at General Manager level , where currently 20 % are female .
“ When you ' re on head-of-department level in a hotel , you can easily stay in the same country , but after that there often are requirements to move and take up more senior roles abroad . In our Diversity and Inclusion program , we have put a lot of attention on tailored career paths and allowing people certain flexibility , not being forced to move to where it ' s not possible to move with a family , for example .”
Inge highlights two countries where Radisson Hotel Group is really leading the way when it comes to equality and inclusion – Saudi Arabia and South Africa .
In Saudi Arabia in 2017 , Maram Kokandi became the first announced female native Saudi General Manager of a hotel . She has been the general manager of the Jeddah Park Inn Hotel since its construction work began in 2017 .
“ She is a trailblazer . And because of that , and the Kingdom ' s push for local employment , we went from only 6 female team members to 190 in a few years .
“ In sync with Maram ’ s appointment we also implemented a significant D & I policy in the Middle East by extending maternity one month
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