Australia and New Zealand advance sustainable tourism as Accor surpasses two hundred eco-certified hotels, reinforcing its commitment to responsible hospitality.
Accor has reached a major sustainability milestone, with over 200 hotels now holding eco-certifications, reaffirming its dedication to responsible tourism. This achievement represents more than half of its regional portfolio, demonstrating the group’s unwavering commitment to environmentally and socially conscious hospitality.
Sustainable Tourism Leadership in Australia and New Zealand
In Australia, more than 190 properties have secured Sustainable Tourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia, meeting stringent environmental, socio-economic, and cultural criteria. Meanwhile, across the Tasman, over 20 hotels in New Zealand have attained Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Certification from Qualmark New Zealand, adhering to rigorous standards covering business operations, environmental management, community engagement, and health and safety.
Additionally, over 70 more hotels across Australia and New Zealand are currently in the process of obtaining eco-certification, further reinforcing Accor’s commitment to sustainable hospitality practices. This aligns with the group’s ambitious global goal to have 100% of its hotels eco-certified by 2026, setting new industry benchmarks for sustainability.
Global Sustainability Commitment
On a worldwide scale, Accor is actively supporting its 5,600 hotels in obtaining external sustainability certifications by leveraging global and regional partnerships. The company is spearheading impactful initiatives such as eliminating single-use plastics, reducing food waste, and enhancing water conservation, ensuring that sustainability is deeply embedded across all its properties.
Accor operates a diverse portfolio of over 400 hotels in the Pacific region, spanning luxury, upscale, midscale, and economy segments. Its renowned brands include Sofitel, MGallery, Art Series, Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, Peppers, The Sebel, Mantra, Handwritten Collection, Novotel, TRIBE, Mercure, BreakFree, ibis, ibis Styles, and ibis budget, along with Ennismore’s SO/.
Through its relentless sustainability efforts, Accor is reshaping the future of travel by creating authentic, eco-conscious guest experiences while fostering environmental stewardship in the hospitality sector.
