Regal Hotels is pioneering green meetings and elevating sustainable practices for MICE events in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, October 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Regal Hotels is proud to introduce Green Meetings, a unique all-in-one business solution designed to enable event planners achieve their sustainability goals. By working with Regal Hotels, event planners can easily offset their carbon footprint while enjoying low-carbon meetings and events hosted by our sustainability and culinary experts. Our green meetings are powered by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST). Based in Hong KongIST serves as a knowledge partner, with a mission to deliver sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges through education and technology. By shaping dialogue and standards, it aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and drive innovation towards a carbon-neutral future.

The hospitality scene in Hong Kong evolved with the introduction of "iclub" brand of Regal Hotels. As the city’s first carbon neutral hotel, "iclub" has successfully promoted environmental well-being among individual travelers. MS. Poman Lovice president and general manager of Regal Hotels International and founder of IST, plans to create innovative solutions for businesses and event planners looking for sustainable event options. Together, IST and Regal Hotels lead the Green Meetings initiative, offering a full range of eco-friendly choices, from venues and catering to restaurants, seamlessly blending business success and environmental responsibility.

"This initiative demonstrates our unwavering commitment to innovation and fostering an ecosystem where businesses and individuals can collectively champion sustainability," Ms. Lo said. "The introduction of Green Meetings marks a crucial step forward in our mission to create a more sustainable planet. By providing our business partners with comprehensive information about the carbon footprint of their events, we aspire to encourage more sustainable decisions and support the path to a carbon neutral future."

Recognized framework for carbon accounting

At the heart of Green Meetings is the Carbon Accounting Report, which provides a holistic analysis of the carbon emissions associated with events held at our properties. The seven main carbon footprint categories measured are production and materials, freight and logistics, food and beverage, local transport, energy, hospitality and waste. The resulting reports are prepared in accordance with Regal Hotels’ carbon accounting methodology. In these reports, event organizers will find the carbon emissions generated by their events, information on their environmental performance and concrete recommendations for reducing future emissions.

Offsetting carbon emissions

Event organizers can choose to offset their emissions through carbon credits, measurable and verifiable emissions reductions from certified climate action projects. Each credit represents the elimination or avoidance of one ton of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas equivalent. As a supporter of sustainable development through Hong KongIn mainland China and beyond, Regal Hotels is collaborating with established organizations in this carbon offset offering. Following offsetting, event organizers will receive a carbon credit withdrawal certificate, officially recognizing their efforts to balance their carbon footprint. This collaboration offers event organizers the opportunity to proactively manage their environmental impact.

Low carbon catering and cooking

Understanding the importance of food and beverage at MICE events, Regal Hotels is dedicated to providing sustainable cuisine that pleases the palate while reducing environmental impact. Our culinary strategy includes innovative low-carbon cooking techniques and carefully selected ingredients, such as seasonal vegetables and locally sourced plant-based options, ensuring choices are both nutritious and eco-friendly. environment. Customers can opt for plant-based menu items that have 10 to 25 times lower emissions than animal-based dishes. This demonstrates our commitment to providing sustainable cuisine that delights the palate while minimizing environmental impact, in line with our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Regal Hotels, our flagship brand, redefines premium hospitality with exceptional entertainment and business facilities. Regala Skycity Hotel, conveniently located just minutes from AsiaWorld-Expo, provides an oasis promoting wellness and sustainability with state-of-the-art amenities. Collectively, our properties offer more than 5,000 rooms and 100 versatile meeting locations, ideal for any occasion, from small group meetings to large-scale conferences with more than 1,000 participants. As the leading hotel group in Hong Kong to introduce a MICE mobile application, we provide an efficient and functional digital communication platform for event organizers and attendees. This easy-to-use app streamlines the registration process, offers real-time polls to improve participant engagement, and includes other convenient features.

For more information about our green meetings and sustainability efforts, please visit our website. International event planners are encouraged to contact our properties with any inquiries relating to green meetings or other products and services.

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About Regal Hotels Carbon Accounting Methodology

Regal Hotels’ carbon accounting methodology is an innovative approach designed to help the hospitality and events industry achieve a sustainable future by promoting carbon transparency and minimizing carbon emissions. The framework provides comprehensive guidelines for event organizers to measure their carbon footprint, promoting environmentally friendly practices throughout event planning and execution.

About the Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST)

Founded by Ms. Poman LoIS is a Hong Kongmission-based research and education institute to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy and drive innovation toward a carbon-neutral future. IST partners with leading universities in Hong Kong as well as Asia to deliver sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges through education and technology.

About Regal Hotels International:

Regal Hotels International (00078) is a member of the Century City Group (00355), a conglomerate listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in the Hong Kong and manages a fine collection of hotels. We have 12 hotels in Hong Kong (Regal Airport Hotel, Regal Hongkong Hotel, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Regal Oriental Hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel, Regala Skycity Hotel, iclub Fortress Hill Hotel, iclub Mong Kok Hotel, iclub Sheung Wan Hotel, iclub AMTD Sheung Wan Hotel, iclub To Kwa Hotel Wan Hotel and iclub Wan Chai Hotel), five hotels in mainland China (Regal Chengdu, Sichuan Province (2024), Regal Kangbo Hotel in Dezhou, Shandong ProvinceRegal Jinfeng Hotel and Regal Plaza Hotel & Residence in Shanghai, Shanghai City and Regal Airport Hotel, Xi’an In Shaanxi Province). We also have the La Mola Campus, located at Barcelona, ​​Spainand Regal’s The Waterman, located at London, United Kingdomscheduled to open in 2024.

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