Radisson Safari Hoedspruit: First Net Zero Hotel in Africa
Radisson unveiled its first net zero hotel in Africa, the 138-room Radisson Safari Hoedspruit near Kruger National Park, targeting 100 net zero hotels by 2030.
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- Radisson launched its first net zero hotel in Africa, the 138-room Radisson Safari Hoedspruit near Kruger National Park.
- The property owner covers the investment costs, expecting to recoup operating expenses within a year through higher room rates.
- The hotel is certified under Radisson's Verified Net Zero program, independently verified by TÜV Rheinland.
- Radisson aims to expand its Verified Net Zero hotel portfolio to 100 properties by 2030.
Global hotel operator Radisson has marked a major milestone in its sustainability efforts by unveiling its first net zero hotel in Africa. The 138-room Radisson Safari Hoedspruit, located near Kruger National Park in South Africa, is the group's 10th hotel to join its Verified Net Zero program and stands as one of the first managed properties in the initiative.
A notable shift in this project is that the property owner, rather than the brand itself, bears the financial responsibility. Historically, Radisson's net zero properties were primarily leased locations with costs carried directly on the group's books. The owner of the South African property has funded the transition in anticipation of a quick payback driven by higher average daily rates.
The Verified Net Zero standard is Radisson's proprietary program independently audited and verified by certification organization TÜV Rheinland. It requires participating hotels to utilize renewable energy through electrification and clean power purchases, cut Scope 3 emissions across operations, and offset remaining emissions using carbon removal credits.
Source: Skift
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