Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotels and Resort
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024-2025)
Reporting Period: 2024-2025
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Socio-cultural
- Quality
- Health & Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Winnow system for food waste management
- 30% reduction of food wastage target (using Winnow Dashboard)
- Banning of single-use plastics through various initiatives (e.g., refillable bottles, wooden key cards, biodegradable materials)
- Use of reverse osmosis water treatment plant for irrigation & cooling towers
- 5% reduction in water consumption target vs previous year
Social Achievements
- Partnership with Virlanie Foundation; “Care Bear”, promoting their talent in Restaurant
- Whiskers program to care for stray cats
- Donating condemned linens and other housekeeping items in Pasay City Hall
- Diversity and inclusion policy in place
- Supporting local teams in sports development
Governance Achievements
- Weekly safety committee meetings
- Excom/HODs trained in Accor’s crisis management tools
- Compliance with established health and safety regulations (Pasay City, Bureau of Fire Protection, HACCP Certification)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Development and adoption of a long-term action plan to reduce CO2-e emissions
- Inclusion of a program with scientific experts to manage wildlife species
Medium-term Goals:
- Implementation of food digester
- Re-implementation of composting program
- Installation of spray brooms or hoses with auto shut-off valves
Short-term Goals:
- 5% reduction in water consumption vs previous year
- 5% reduction in energy consumption vs previous year
- 30% reduction of food wastage
Environmental Challenges
- Food waste
- Single-use plastic consumption
- Water consumption
- Energy consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Winnow system implementation
- Banning single-use plastics, switching to sustainable alternatives
- Reverse osmosis water treatment plant, linen and towel program, water consumption monitoring
- BMS system for chiller control, temperature control in guest rooms, encouraging energy saving practices
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Works with local suppliers promoting sustainability (Pedro Farms and Fruit Garden)
- Use of cage-free eggs
- Works with suppliers for fish and meat with MSC certification
- Sourcing wood, cardboard and paper fibers with FSC or PEFC certification
- Favoring eco-labelled chemical products
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Green Globe
Certifications: Green Globe, HACCP