Join the journey
There has long been a focus on the damage to the planet from industry and the growing global population, and the hospitality sector has a part to play in this.
In 2021 while the pandemic was slowing travel to a crawl, ASAP launched an initiative we called ‘Join the Journey’, bringing together experts and hospitality professionals in online forums to discuss the situation.
We shared ideas and data about how we could start to make small changes in our lives and our businesses, often small things such as changing bottled water for filter jugs or changing the products we use for cleaning; we are all on a journey towards operating sustainably, and sharing best practice meant some who were earlier on that journey might feel less daunted.
The conversation continued on and offline, and today we’re delighted to support The Coalition for Greener Mobility established in June 2022 by a team including some ASAP Collaborating Partners, and its efforts to promote Environmental, Social and Governance practices in all areas of global mobility.
We are also delighted to introduce our own ASAP Green team, a working group from among ASAP Members offering resources, guidance and advice to colleagues across the Serviced Apartment space on best practice.
The ASAP Green Team has written some early articles, which can be viewed below: Spotlight on the E; What does the S mean to you? G Force; the Human Forest; the rules for engagement.
Meet The ASAP Green Team
David Wright, Business Development Manager at Accredited ASAP Member Mansley Serviced Apartments, has brought together an expert panel of professionals, all with experience in the journey towards sustainability and ESG.
The role of the ASAP Green Team is to provide a resource available to all ASAP Members, giving general guidance and advice on the process to operating sustainably, helping the ASAP Community collaborate by sharing best practice, contacts and useful resources.
Articles
Water sustainability in the hospitality industry
As the hospitality industry faces increasing pressure to operate sustainably, water conservation has become a key area of focus. Businesses, ranging from hotels and serviced apartments to spas and resorts, recognise that effective water management benefits the environment and leads to significant cost savings.
In this article, PE Solutions, in collaboration with ASAP Green Team member Joanne Lyons of Full Power Utilities, explores practical and innovative approaches to water efficiency specifically tailored for the hospitality sector. By drawing on real-world insights and proven strategies, our goal is to help operators reduce water consumption, lower their bills, and enhance their sustainability credentials…
The Taskforce on Hotels & Lodging Sustainability Standards
ASAP Green Team member Nadia Milligan has written an article outlining the Taskforce on Hotels & Lodging Sustainability Standards (Taskforce), established by the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) to achieve global, industry-wide agreement on specific sustainability-related standards, financial metrics, and benchmarks (Standards) for the hotels and lodging sector (including serviced apartments) (Sector).
The Taskforce is currently in phase 1 – oral consultations. Phase 2 starts in July and ends in January 2026, during which time, written consultations within our Sector will take place, internationally. As part of Phase 3, the EEA will formally present its report to the IFRS Foundation, the ISSB, the European Commission, national governments and key global institutions.
Sustainability & ESG 2025 Trends to Look Out For
ASAP Green Team member Nadia Milligan has written an article outlining the Taskforce on Hotels & Lodging Sustainability Standards (Taskforce), established by the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) to achieve global, industry-wide agreement on specific sustainability-related standards, financial metrics, and benchmarks (Standards) for the hotels and lodging sector (including serviced apartments) (Sector).
The Taskforce is currently in phase 1 – oral consultations. Phase 2 starts in July and ends in January 2026, during which time, written consultations within our Sector will take place, internationally. As part of Phase 3, the EEA will formally present its report to the IFRS Foundation, the ISSB, the European Commission, national governments and key global institutions.
