In hospitality, our biggest carbon footprint doesn't happen in our lobbies or laundry rooms, it happens in the supply chain. For global groups, Scope 3 emissions, everything from the production of our bed linens to the "food miles" on our protein, account for roughly 75% of our total impact. Net-Zero isn't a "solo mission", it is a massive exercise in Supplier Engagement and Procurement Strategy. We also need to recognize the internal friction between the "Luxury vs. Carbon"

For years, the hospitality industry debated where does Sustainability belong. From Human Resources, Design and Technical Services, Procurement or Operations. For most Sustainability has matured into a standalone strategic and operational division. This shift is a mandatory response to the impact and scope that Sustainability has within groups that transcends a “one division” approach. As the global regulatory frameworks expand and become legislated Sustainability needs to par