Sustainability and diversity detailed in new AccorHotels report

Accor Vacation Club, as part of the renowned AccorHotels  group, is excited to share AccorHotels’ second Corporate Responsibility Report detailing the work the organisation undertook in 2017 to provide positive hospitality experiences for guests and employees through ongoing sustainability and diversity initiatives.  AccorHotels is a leader in positive and sustainable hospitality in Australia. This was recognised in 2017 as the group was awarded the prestigious Large Business Sustainability Leadership Banksia Award in recognition of commendable work the group is doing to manage impacts.  The Report provides details about the completion of the rollout of the 2016-2020 Planet 21 program.  Planet 21 is AccorHotels’ sustainability program which spans six key pillars including People, Guests, Partners, Communities, Buildings and Sustainable Food, with commitments aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The Report also details the group’s ongoing work and achievements across inclusion and diversity. For example, Indigenous employees now represent 5.3% of AccorHotels’ workforce across Australia, 36% of General Managers at AccorHotels across the Pacific are female and AccorHotels was the official accommodation partner for the 2018 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in the 40^th year of the event. In 2017, AccorHotels was responsible for the planting and funding of 14,013 trees nationally via Plant for the Planet. This year, AccorHotels enters its 10^th year of partnership with Greening Australia. Over the last 10 years, AccorHotels has planted 46,763 trees around the country. Of particular importance was the planting that has been completed in The Great Barrier Reef Catchment area. Further content includes details and results of AccorHotels charitable works. In 2017, $750,000 was raised for the AccorHotels Community Fund, which focuses on building healthy families. In order to achieve this goal, AccorHotels works with charity partners the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, AIME, the Kokoda Youth Foundation and Lifeline. Simon McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Pacific said the Group is proud of its leadership in the space and the 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report provides an overview of these commitments and projects. “We are very pleased to release AccorHotels’ 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, particularly as our first report was so well received by our guests, hotel owners and employees. It takes a lot of commitment to ensure sustainability in all of its facets runs throughout the business and I am very proud of our team as we hit some significant milestones in 2017. “Winning a Banksia Award was a highlight for our group as it recognised the significant progress we have made and the positive impact our actions have had on communities and the environment. The 2017 report details the work we are doing to drive positive hospitality and reduce the impacts associated with our operations and we are proud to continue on our Planet 21 journey.” To read the report in full visit: https://jobsataccor.com.au/about-accorhotels/ Direct link to PDF here   To learn more about AccorHotels visit: www.accorhotels.com     The information in this article is not personal financial advice and has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person.  Before making a decision to purchase or upgrade a membership in the Accor Vacation Club, you should consider the PDS dated 1 January 2017, issued by A.P.V.C. Ltd AFSL 245515 and available at www.accorvacationclub.com.au or by contacting A.P.V.C. Ltd on 1800 70 81 90. All hotel and cruise bookings are subject to availability.