June 21, 2022
These last few months have been a busy time for the hospitality industry worldwide. Travel is back, hospitality is back, but not without its challenges. As we noted in our last newsletter, energy price rises, general inflation and wage inflation are the new norm for the foreseeable future. However, hotel owners and operators have their […]
Find out moreMay 9, 2022
The topic of this year’s conference: “People Planet Profit” set the tone for a series of incredibly important panel discussions and breakout sessions around ESG and all that this covers. There were participants from all parts of the globe, with attendance level nearly reaching 2019 levels, which was heart-warming to see, as this is what […]
Find out moreMay 6, 2022
The prices of electricity and gas have risen dramatically over the last year, having a knock-on impact on consumers across the UK and Europe. As a sector that consumes its fair share of energy, hospitality businesses now have another challenge to overcome in addition to the lingering negative effects of COVID-19. Why are prices rising […]
Find out moreMay 6, 2022
“We are at a crossroads. This is the time for action.’’ IPCC Chair Dr. Hoesung Lee, April 2022. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change and preserve a habitable planet for humans and other species, the global temperature needs to be limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the late 1800s, as agreed upon by […]
Find out moreMarch 29, 2022
After a difficult couple of years, the hospitality sector was starting to look forward with increasing confidence as hotels reopened their doors and welcomed back guests. Now, we have been buffeted again by the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Beyond the immediate human misery and incredible suffering of millions of Ukrainians this has had the effect of kicking […]
Find out moreMarch 15, 2022
Here at Considerate Group, the Environment is at the centre of everything that we do. This is exhibited in the numerous different workshops our team has given to hospitality stakeholders, in the sustainability strategies and frameworks we develop for hotel portfolios, and in our commitment to becoming net zero by the end of 2022. We […]
Find out moreMarch 7, 2022
‘Greenwashing’ is this just another word to add to your ESG glossary? In short, no. As of this year, greenwashing, either intentionally or unintentionally, can be punishable in the UK, European countries, for example, Denmark and others including Australia. So what is it? Greenwashing, as defined by the Cambridge Dictionary, is “a behaviour or activity […]
Find out moreFebruary 5, 2022
Responsible sourcing is a phrase increasingly used in the hospitality world. With interest in sustainability growing all the time, it’s no wonder there’s increasing consumer and regulatory demand for responsible sourcing. But what is it? Why is it important? What are the benefits? And where do hospitality businesses start? Read on for Considerate Group’s […]
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