Park Plaza Beijing West Provides a Breath of Fresh Air
28 April 2010, Beijing – It could be argued that the actions of a single
Beijing hotel won’t make a difference to the city’s environmental
impact. But the Park Plaza Beijing West takes a different view of its
responsibilities, bringing its environmental initiatives to new heights.
Part of Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies which
includes brands such as Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM, Park
Inn® and Park Plaza®, the Park Plaza Beijing West hotel is renowned for
its contemporary, trendsetting design. Appealing to business and leisure
travelers alike, it’s one of a handful of hotels located in the upper
echelons of the capital’s mid-scale hotels.
Conveniently located at the end of Beijing Chang An Boulevard, Park Plaza
Beijing West has 262 well appointed guest rooms and suites. But what makes
it a cut above the rest is the approach the hotel has taken to improving the
guest experience and working conditions for its staff.
Park Plaza Beijing West has its focus firmly set on issues such as energy
and water conservation, recycling, and reducing the use of harmful
chemicals. Most notable though is their achievement in improving the quality
of indoor air at the hotel; the impact of which is appreciated by all.
Costing almost USD$1.5 million, the air freshener system installation
ensures that air inside the hotel is always fresh, as well as reduces energy
consumption throughout the hotel.
Along with the rest of the Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific portfolio, the Park
Plaza Beijing West recently also embarked on the EarthCheck Program, which
is managed by EC3 Global and used by over a thousand hotels in more than 60
countries. The sustainability management system provides businesses with a
framework to increase operational efficiencies, maximise the benefit of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and minimise
environmental impacts.
“The air freshener system we have introduced is a large investment which
will go a long way in ensuring guests have a comfortable stay at our hotel,
while minimising the environmental impact through the energy efficiency of
the system,” said Mr. Peter Schuler, General Manager, Park Plaza Beijing
West.
“We didn’t just want to stop there. Partnering with EarthCheck is also
indicative of the growing emphasis we are placing on achieving sustainable
outcomes at our hotel.”
EarthCheck’s science-based approach is considered at the forefront of
sustainability management systems and was developed by the world’s largest
non-profit research centre into sustainable tourism – the Australian
Government-funded Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre.
“EarthCheck leverages some USD$260 million worth of academic research and
contains more than a decade of industry benchmarking data,” said Stewart
Moore, CEO of EC3 Global. “But it’s not a certification scheme that
offers yet another “green” badge; it’s a management system that
directly impacts your environmental footprint.”
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