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“Going Green” An ECO nomically sound decision. Bali Hotel Association. Bali Hotels Association (formerly Casa Grande) is an association of General Managers of star rated hotels & resorts in Bali, who meet together to discuss issues of common interest.
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“Going Green” An ECOnomically sound decision
Bali Hotel Association Bali Hotels Association(formerly Casa Grande) is an association of General Managers of star rated hotels & resorts in Bali, who meet together to discuss issues of common interest. Members include general managers from more than80 hotels and resorts, representing more than 14,000 hotel rooms and nearly22,000 employees in the Bali hotel sector.
Hospitality industry and it’s impact Each year over 700 mln people travel internationally. By 2020 it’s estimated 1.5 billion will travel. (Source: Responsible Tourism - Code Green) • Travel Providers Tour Operators, Retail agencies • Travel Industry Airlines, Shipping, Land transport • Accommodation Hotels, Resorts, Bed & Breakfast, Villa’s etc.
Hospitality industry and it’s impact Travel Providers Tour Operators, Retail agencies • Office Energy consumption • Heating or cooling • Electronic appliances • Brochures & Sales collateral • Paper consumption - forest depletion • Printing - chemicals and plastics • Limited validity - Waste production • Transportation - Co2 emissions • Employees, customers • Tradeshows, destination inspections
Hospitality industry and it’s impact Travel Industry Airlines, Shipping, Land transportation • Fuel Consumption • Co2 Emissions and Air Pollution • Water Pollution • Noise Pollution • Solid Waste production upon write-off
Hospitality industry and it’s impact Accommodation Hotels, Resorts, Bed & Breakfast, Villa’s • Energy Consumption • HVAC / Air-conditioning • Generators • Offices and Guestrooms • Kitchens and Back of House • Appliances - pumps, equipments etc. • Lighting • And much more… • Water Consumption • Swimming pools • Ponds, landscaping, gardens • Guest Rooms - shower, toilet, tabs • Laundry • Kitchen • And much more…
Hospitality industry and it’s impact Accommodation Hotels, Resorts, Bed & Breakfast, Villa’s • Waste Production • Organic Waste • Solid Waste • Landfill • Chemicals & Toxic waste • Communities • Culture and traditions • Reduction of poverty • New / Different values & norms
Growing Awareness in the tourism industryConsumers demand for change…
Growing Awareness in the tourism industryConsumers demand for change… • Tourists from a variety of countries advocate the hiring of local employees, and are willing to pay more for their vacation, if they can be assured that the employees are paid a fair wage. • At least a third of tourists surveyed say they are willing to pay more to companies that benefit local communities and conservation. • More than two-thirds of U.S. and Australian travelers, and 90% of British tourists, consider active protection of the environment, including support of local communities, to be part of a hotels responsibility. (Source: Report “Consumer Demand and Operator Support for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Tourism”)
Growing Awareness in the tourism industryTravel Providers demand for change…
Growing awareness in the tourism industryHotels & Resorts on Bali • Increased number of 3 - 5 star hotels with active Sustainability Policies • Active participation of BHA members with leading waste management companies as Jimberan Lestari and Temesi • Active “Green Teams” searching for alternative solutions for energy reduction, water conservation, waste minimization. • Active involvement of BHA members in charity organizations, foundations and/or community projects. • 20+ BHA members using Green Globe 21 accreditation
Climate Change…Change your operational approach • Reduce Water Consumption • Reduce Waste Production • Increase responsibility towards your surrounding “environments” • Reduce Energy Consumption
Reduce Water Consumption In addition to agriculture, tourism is one of the main consumers of water in many regions. Since water is such a scarce and precious commodity, it should be used sensibly and in a controlled manner. • Regular data collection and action • Awareness campaign among team “Speak the same language” • Flow restrictor showers and taps (-30 - 50%) • Install dual / economy flush toilets • One hand mix taps • Motion controlled taps in public areas • Install drip sprinklers in gardens • Use rainwater capture tanks • Laundry machines with low cycles • Dishwashing machines filled to optimum
Reduce Waste ProductionAverage waste per (hotel) guest is between 0.8 and 2kg.Larger scale hotels could produce equal amount to village of 300 - 500 pax(source: Jimberan Lestari) • Regular Data Collection • Awareness campaign among team and guests • Introduce strict waste separation • Active policy to use recycled products / recyclable products • Environmentally Friendly Purchasing policy • Refill / rechargeable products
Reduce Energy Consumption Hotels add up to 30% of Bali’s Energy consumption (PLN) • Follow green design and build practices (Green Globe, LEED) • Use modern technology • Daily Energy Data Collection • Awareness campaign among team • Communication towards guests • Energy light bulbs • Use genset during peak hours • Guest room key tech system • Central room electricity control (FO) • Door contact switch for AC’s • Defrost minibars regularly (ecolabel) • Infrared sensors on public area lighting • TV turn-off - NOT standby • USE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (Solar, Bio etc.)
Where do we start? • Commitment of Owners / Management • Create Awareness & Understanding • Commitment of Employees • Data collection • Set sustainable targets • Create top-to-bottom teamwork to achieve your targets • Share your knowledge with colleagues, friends and family…lead by Example!
“Going Green”an ECOnomically sound decision • Reduce “utilities” costs • Reduce operating expenses • More efficient and effective practices - save • Gain market share on non-green operators • Attract aware and motivated team members • Save energy - reduce pressure on govnt. subsidies • Save flora, fauna, your surrounding environment and.. PLANET EARTH