Climate Change Data

Attitude Hotels

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2020, 2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2017-2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Zero single-use plastic in guest experience across all nine hotels by November 1, 2020
  • Significant reduction in water consumption (15.7% over five years)
  • Partial or total replacement of gas domestic hot water heating with solar heating in several hotels
  • Implementation of energy-efficient solutions during hotel refurbishments

Social Achievements

  • Launched 'Positive Impact' movement to encourage collective approach to sustainable tourism
  • Offered 10,000 training hours on sustainable practices by June 30, 2021
  • Supported local entrepreneurs through Otentik Investments Ltd
  • Provided access to medical services for Family Members through Health Month
  • Offered scholarships to Family Members' children
  • Launched Otentik Experiences to promote Mauritian culture

Governance Achievements

  • Certified 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth consecutive year in 2020 (85% score)
  • Received 'Made in Moris' label for commitment to local sourcing

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase number of visitors to Marine Discovery Centre
  • Implement solar photovoltaic projects
  • Reduce single-use plastic in back office
  • Invest in at least one new young local company per year
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption to 20.82 kWh/GN by 2023
  • Reduce water consumption to 539 L/GN by 2023
  • Reduce paper consumption by 25% by 2022
  • Increase share of ‘Made in Moris’ suppliers to 50% by 2021

Environmental Challenges

  • Data inconsistency and lack of complete data for KPI calculations
  • COVID-19 impact on tourism and data collection
  • Challenges in achieving targets for energy and water intensity due to factors like air conditioning consumption and new hotel openings
  • Limited recycling possibilities in Mauritius
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of an automatic and centralized data collection system from FY 20-21
  • Focus on energy-efficient solutions, renewable energies, and water-efficient solutions
  • Collaboration with specialized companies for waste management and composting
  • Continuous training and awareness-raising for Family Members and guests

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritization of ‘Made in Moris’ suppliers
  • Local sourcing of food, beverages, and decoration

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Flash floods
  • Coral bleaching
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN SDGs

Certifications: Travelife Gold Award, Great Place to Work

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water

Initiatives are aligned with these SDGs through focus on local employment, sustainable practices, and marine conservation

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Locally manufactured mineral sunscreen
  • Natural bath products
  • Products from KokoDezil

Awards & Recognition

  • Travelife Gold Award
  • Made in Moris

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Data still being assessed by an external party (Scope 1, 2 & 3).
Renewable Energy Share:Not explicitly stated, but solar water heating and PV panels are being implemented.
Total Energy Consumption:Varied across hotels (see report for kWh data). Overall decrease in kWh per guest night.
Water Consumption:Varied across hotels (see report for m3 data). Overall decrease in m3 per guest night.
Waste Generated:Varied across hotels and waste types (see report for kg data). Significant reduction in single-use plastics.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Water Management
  • Employee Safety
  • Wellbeing
  • Career Development
  • Local Economy Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Cultural Preservation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached 30% vegan menu offerings in four-star hotels.
  • Eradicated single-use plastics from guest experience since November 2020.
  • Reduced electricity consumption per guest night across all hotel categories.
  • Implemented various energy efficiency measures (smart monitoring, low-energy lighting, solar water heating, efficient AC).

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 'Best Place to Work' certification for the second consecutive year.
  • Implemented various employee benefits (Mari Top, Long Service Award, Profit Sharing Scheme, Zenfan Lakaz, Wellness Month).
  • Increased percentage of female employees at managerial level.
  • Supported 16 cultural and environmental projects.
  • Invested Rs 2,468,000 for marine & coastal biodiversity preservation.

Governance Achievements

  • Applied for B Corp certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce fossil fuel dependency by 20% compared to 2018.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Marine Discovery Centre to become a regional reference for marine and coastal ecosystem preservation within three years.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 40% of guest contributions for Green Attitude Foundation by FY23-24.
  • Have 200 Family Members participate in The Climate Fresk by June 30, 2024.
  • Have free natural and mineral sunscreen available in 7 out of 9 hotels by July 1, 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Data reliability and potential errors in KPI calculations.
  • Attracting sufficient visitors to the Marine Discovery Centre and maintaining project participant engagement.
  • Collecting enough data for robust analysis of preservation measures.
  • Ensuring timely results in projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous review, audit, and adaptation of data collection processes.
  • Employing a flexible approach, adjusting methods as needed, and maintaining good communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing local suppliers (52% of F&B from Made in Moris suppliers).
  • Bulk purchasing to reduce packaging waste.
  • Consignment-based approach with suppliers.
  • Return and refill system for chemical products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs, Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, Travelife certification requirements, B Corp certification

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water

Initiatives are aligned with these SDGs through local sourcing, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and marine conservation efforts.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Mineral-based sunscreen.
  • Takamaka wine (made from local lychees).

Awards & Recognition

  • 'Best Place to Work' certification (two consecutive years).