20 August 2012
In taking responsibility for the local community and environment, the
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton is embracing the spirit of sustainable
development by initiating and supporting specially selected projects in
2012.
In line with the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's newly launched 'Think Planet'
campaign - the international hotel group's ambitious energy saving program
which aims to reduce energy consumption by 25% over the next five years -
the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton hotel in Johannesburg has dedicated itself to
making a difference by changing all light bulbs within the hotel as well as
actively participating in Earth Hour initiatives. This simple strategy has
already resulted in a 5% energy consumption cut back in 2012 alone.
"The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's 'Think Planet' campaign represents more
than just an energy cost-cutting exercise. It is about contributing to a
sustainable society. We have created programs, policies and partnerships in
line with the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's philosophy which will result in
a measurable and positive impact on society and we are already seeing very
promising results," says Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton General Manager Eirik
Bergvoll.
In addition, the Radisson Blu Sandton hotel has initiated several socially
responsible projects to aid local communities, one of these being Hotel
Hope, an orphanage situated in Melville, Johannesburg, for which the hotel
has supplied baby goods and donated clothing and assisted with the house
maintenance as well as allowing the orphanage use of the Radisson as a venue
for their annual meetings.
The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton also facilitated work experience and training
to teenage mothers in crises and since the commencement of the project, the
hotel has in fact offered employment to over 10 mothers.
Continuing with the aim of job creation and local development, the Radisson
Blu Hotel Sandton has also partnered with the City of Johannesburg Tourism
to offer unemployed youth "on the job" training as well as presenting
on-site skills development programs to previously disadvantaged communities.
"Social development and community outreach projects are a very important
part of our ethos and every staff member takes these initiatives very
seriously. Last year, the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton team assisted the local
community in cleaning up Tembisa Park in Eastrand and gave their hand in
planting trees at Mushroom Park in Sandown. This year, we aim to assist
students with disabilities by offering internships and training at the
hotel," adds Eirik Bergvoll.
The hotel in Johannesburg offers a mix of Sandton accommodation, with 212
standard rooms, 45 business class rooms and 32 suites. The hotel also offers
eight meetings rooms, all designed to exacting standards by business
professionals placing it amongst the premier conference venues in Sandton.
About The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group:
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest and most
dynamic hotel groups. Responsible Business has been an important part of the
broader commitment of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to sustainable
development for many years and stands as a foundational commitment for all
hotels within the group. The Responsible Business program builds on the
principles of sustainable development and the triple bottom-line: all hotels
actively consider economic, social, ethical and environmental issues when
making decisions in their everyday work
In 2012, The Carlson Rezidor Group was awarded "One of the World's Most
Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive
year.
The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300
hotels, including hotels in Johannesburg, a global footprint spanning 80
countries, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson, Country
Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Park Inn by Radisson, Hotel Missoni and Park
Plaza).
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and
Brussels, Belgium.
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