Radisson Hotel Group commits to becoming net-zero by 2050

Radisson Hotel Group has reportedly received authentication from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) experts and the United Nations Global Compact, that confirms its commitment to net-zero by 2050. It is reported that this news places Radisson Hotel Group amongst the top companies in the world who align with the COP climate goals and set their carbon reduction targets according to science. With the approved targets, the group reportedly confirmed it will reduce its absolute Scope one and Scope two GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. It is also committed to reduce absolute Scope three GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities and franchises by 28% within the same timeframe. As an international hotel group, Radisson Hotel Group is said to be committed to do its part in helping to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050 and avert a climate crisis by also joining other companies in the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign and the UNFCCC ‘Race to Zero’ campaign as part of a globally coordinated effort to reach the goal of net-zero. Earlier this year, the hotel group also announced its support to essential initiatives that accelerate responsible tourism worldwide, the implementation of the cross-industry ‘Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality’ and ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ initiative. Federico J González, CEO of Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We have a strong, long-standing history of pioneering sustainability initiatives in the hospitality industry. Our responsible business pillars of ‘Think People, Think Community, and Think Planet’ play an important part not only in our transformation plan, but also of what we see as our duty as hoteliers to establish a better tomorrow. “We are taking clear action and affirming our commitment to be net-zero by 2050, not for our commercial gain but to create concrete change and encourage others to join us on the journey to net-zero, and eventually net positive.” Inge Huijbrechts, Global SVP of sustainability, security and corporate communications, said: “Each temperature record and natural disaster makes clear that we need to act now to limit global warming, and define immediate and tangible actions that bring tourism and travel to net-zero. “Together with hotel owners, suppliers and our team, we are embarking on the journey to complete decarbonization by 2050, guided by the steps of our newly approved SBTs. Net-zero can and must be achieved by any type and size of organisation, and we all need to be united in our challenge for a 1.5° future.”