“Achieving eco-certification for more than half of our network is a fantastic milestone for us in the Pacific,” said Accor Pacific’s COO for its premium, midscale and economy brands, Adrian Williams.
“As the region’s largest hotel operator, we have an important role to play in trailblazing a more sustainable future for our industry.
“This milestone reflects the passion and dedication of our teams at Accor, who are deeply committed to making a positive impact on our planet. I’m incredibly proud of their efforts and their unwavering commitment to pioneering responsible hospitality.”
The vast majority of certified properties are in Australia, with more 190 properties completing the certification process which independently assesses each hotel and resort on a variety of sustainability factors including environmental, socio-economic and cultural, in addition to auditing responsible management practices.
More than 20 Accor hotels in New Zealand have been assessed by Qualmark and achieved Gold Sustainable Tourism Business certification, which looks at sustainability across environmental practices, people, community and culture, health and safety and business systems.
With over 400 hotels across the region, which includes those in the broader Pacific area, Accor has another 70 hotels currently going through the process of certification in Australia and New Zealand.
Globally, Accor is aiming to have all of its 5,600 hotels certified by 2026. Its competitor Marriott International has the same goal for 2025, while the likes of IHG Hotels & Resorts has an in-house certification system and a target of achieving an absolute reduction in carbon emissions by 46 per cent by 2030 across all of its properties.
