WTTC Unveils Hotels Sustainability Basics Scheme

WTTC launches Basics

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme at the ITB Berlin 2023 event.

The initiative is a globally recognised and coordinated set of sustainability actions – up to twelve (12) that all hotels should implement as a minimum to drive responsible and sustainable Travel & Tourism.

Efficiency

SPONSORED
  1. Measure & Reduce Energy Use
  2. Measure & Reduce Water Use
  3. Identify & Reduce Waste
  4. Measure & Reduce Carbon Emissions

Planet

  1. Linen reuse program 
  2. Green cleaning products
  3. Vegetarian options
  4. No plastic straws or stirrers
  5. No SUP water bottles
  6. Bulk amenity dispensers

People

  1. Community Benefit
  2. Reduce Inequalities
     

“Basics emerged as a result of a clear demand from a group of influential global hotel brands and whilst there a great number of sustainability initiatives […] to begin their sustainability journeys and redefine the non-negotiables of sustainability in the industry.”

–WTTC Statement at ITB Berlin 2023

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