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Aussie Pubs to Go Lite Green
Pubs are being urged to prepare for Australia’s new carbon pollution reduction scheme by assessing their energy use and carbon footprint.
In a deal officially announced at the 2008 AHA National Convention in Sydney, AHA members have been granted special access to the new “Green Globe Lite†program, which enables businesses to measure their environmental performance.
Hotels that are members of the AHA can sign up to Green Globe Lite for a discounted price.
“The partnership between the AHA and Green Globe provides hotels across Australia with a clear pathway and an affordable tool to assess and improve their environmental performance,†said AHA Chief Executive Officer Bill Healey.
“While the final structure of the carbon pollution reduction scheme is still to be determined, the AHA is of the view there is value in our members preparing for it by gaining a better understanding of the energy their businesses use.â€
The manager of the Green Globe program in Australia, EC3 Global says there are a number of positives for hotels that sign up.
“Apart from identifying and tidying up operational efficiencies, there are demonstrable bottom-line benefits for hotels that commit to Green Globe Lite,†said EC3 Global Chief Executive Officer Stewart Moore.
“Green Globe Lite is an affordable, easy-to-use solution that addresses all the key components of implementing a sustainable framework, backed by a credible brand that will stand up to international scrutiny in the long-term. It’s a first step towards achieving practical sustainability outcomes for businesses.â€
Green Globe Lite is an on-line program that operators can undertake themselves without a third-party audit. It includes an operational “health check†in areas of energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption and waste production. It meets international standards for carbon footprint calculation and is backed by the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre (STCRC), the world’s leading tourism research body.
Hotels undertaking the Green Globe Lite program can signal their commitment to sustainable outcomes and prepare for their reporting requirements under the new carbon pollution reduction scheme.
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