Pullman Cape Town, a hotel group, was awarded a Green Key certification for sustainability.
The Green Key certification is a globally recognised standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.
It is accredited by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE): Green Key – through the National Office in South Africa: The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA).
Willie Williams, Area Director of Sales Marketing Accor said “this achievement demonstrates the hard work and dedication of the entire hotel team, including its Sustainability Committee, which consists of representatives from every department within the hotel. This Committee, supported by Kasada, has been instrumental in implementing and driving sustainable practices that align with the rigorous standards set by the Green Key certification, which is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).”
Lopang Rapodile, ESG Manager at Kasada, said “we’re hugely proud of Pullman Cape Town for successfully being awarded the Green Key Certification, which is well deserved for the whole team’s focus on delivering sustainability excellence. We remain committed to strengthening the hotel’s sustainability initiatives year after year, ensuring that we continue to serve as an anchor of sustainability for the people and communities we support.”
The Green Key evaluation process has four pillars – sustainable management, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socio-economic impacts, which are confirmed by an independent third-party audit of hotel practices.
This article and picture was published by the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.