The Sustainable Markets Initiative launches a Hospitality and Tourism Task Force to accelerate sustainability
Task Force will focus on creating new business models, reducing emissions, and investing in people to support a sustainable hospitality and tourism sector and communities
London, England - Launched today at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is proud to announce the formation of its Hospitality and Tourism Task Force. The Task Force shall comprise of CEOs from across the hospitality and tourism industry, under the leadership of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the Considerate Group. It will combine the expertise of hospitality associations, sustainability partners and inter-governmental development organisations.
The Task Force is aligned with the Terra Carta which provides a roadmap for the private sector to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. One that harnesses the power of Nature combined with the transformative power, innovation and resources of the private sector.
The SMI Hospitality and Tourism Task Force, which is co-chaired by the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Mandziuk, and the Considerate Group’s Co-founding Partner, Xenia zu Hohenlohe, is creating leadership and collaboration in the hospitality and tourism industry, in the pursuit of tangible, scalable and practical sustainable solutions.
The Sustainable Markets Initiative enables us to look beyond our industry and be part of a co-ordinated private sector effort to accelerate the drive towards lasting, sustainable business practices. The hospitality industry has wide-reaching value and supply chains, encompassing finance, transport, energy, agriculture and construction among many others, generating enormous potential for cross-sector influence and collaboration. The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance was founded 30 years ago inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, in his former role as The Prince of Wales. We are delighted to be part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, continuing to work together for a better world. Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The SMI Hospitality and Tourism Task Force can create unique and innovative solutions, and engage in cross-sector collaborations to drive change at an unprecedented speed. We are extremely excited to be part of this inspirational initiative. By signing the Terra Carta, we recognise the important role the Hospitality and Tourism sector plays in building a path to a more sustainable future, for Nature, People and Planet. Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Co-founding Partner, Considerate Group
A complete list of the members of the Task Force will be formally launched at the ITB in Berlin in March 2023.
About the Sustainable Markets Initiative and Terra Carta
Sustainable Markets Initiative
In his former role as The Prince of Wales, His Majesty King Charles III launched the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) at Davos in January 2020. The SMI is a network of global CEOs across industries working together to build prosperous and sustainable economies that generate long-term value through the balanced integration of natural, social, human, and financial capital. These global CEOs see themselves as the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ helping to lead their industries onto a more ambitious, accelerated, and sustainable trajectory. RETV is the SMI’s visual platform showcasing sustainable progress around the world. Read more at www.sustainable-markets.org and www.retv.org.
Terra Carta
In his former role as The Prince of Wales, His Majesty King Charles III, launched the Terra Carta at the One Planet Summit in January 2021. The Terra Carta serves as the mandate for the SMI and provides a practical roadmap for acceleration towards an ambitious and sustainable future; one that will harness the power of Nature combined with the transformative power, innovation, and resources of the private sector. Currently there are over 500 CEO-level supporters, including the Commonwealth and C40 cities. The Terra Carta has also served as the inspiration for the Terra Carta Design Lab. The Terra Carta is open to all countries, cities, companies, organizations, and schools who wish to support it. Read more: www.sustainable-markets.org/terra-carta
About the Sustainable Markets Initiative Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Task ForceTaskforce
Under the leadership of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the Considerate Group, the SMI Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Task Force is established to create leadership and collaboration in the hospitality and tourism industry, in the pursuit of tangible, scalable, practical, and lasting sustainable business practices.
The SMI Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Task Force members commit to becoming supporters of the Terra Carta, and drive leadership in sustainable business, and working together to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable sector.
The Task Force comprises CEOs from entities, mainly private sector, with influence and relevance and the ability to contribute to the acceleration of industry sustainability.
About Considerate Group
A B-Corp certified consultancy with a wealth of experience helping hospitality businesses become measurably and inspiringly more sustainable, which drives responsible management at every level of hotel and hospitality businesses through innovative, data-driven and bespoke advisory services.
Established in 1990 it has grown into an international consultancy with offices in London, Munich and NY, offering advisory through implementing behavioural changes and helping businesses adopt industry standards for CO2 reporting, ESG frameworks and resource monitoring.
Considerate Groups services focus on guiding its clients such as Oetker Collection, APML Cheval, Penta Hotels, Four Seasons, AccorInvest, and many others, become measurably and inspiringly more sustainable – for the good of their guests, the business, and the planet.
For further information, visit www.considerategroup.com.
About the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance brings together engaged hospitality companies and the wider hospitality value chain, along with strategic partners, to address key challenges affecting the planet, people and places around the world.
Through their strategic initiatives and global networks, they develop practical programmes and resources to create a prosperous and responsible hospitality sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes.
Their members represent over 50,000 hotels spanning 270 brands – totalling over 7 million rooms – and include world-leading companies including Accor, Choice Hotels International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as well as regional brands. Their network also includes other parts of the hospitality value chain, including owners, investors, suppliers, and other partners to further drive joined up action on sustainability, and accelerate the industry on the path to Net Positive Hospitality.
Emily McLeish
Senior Brand and Marcomms Manager
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
