Climate change is a global issue affecting communities, lives, businesses, and economies worldwide. The hotel sector accounts for around 1% of global carbon emissions and to increase. (Climate action – reducing emissions across the hospitality industry 2021) Hospitality, like other industries, has a responsibility to manage its impact on our planet. IHG has set a science-based target to achieve a 15% reduction in absolute carbon emissions from its owned and operated estate by 2030. As well as a 46% reduction in carbon emissions per m2 from its franchised estate. (IHG Hotels & Resorts Green Engage Program)

IHG recognized the threat that climate change presents to the hospitality industry and the world and the opportunity to help make a positive difference in addressing the issue. Recently, IHG launched a 10-year action plan outlining a series of ambitious commitments to drive positive change for people, communities, and the planet. IHG-branded hotels together save millions in utility costs every year and make significant strides in reducing their carbon footprint. For example, in 2018, hotels using the IHG Green Engage system avoided $67 million in costs. (IHG Hotels & Resorts Green Engage Program) Being that consciousness travel is the new wave, and GenZ and Millennials post covid are traveling but with mindfulness