Do you know all the benefits of sustainable hotels? Are you convinced of the importance of committing to sustainable development? in all the economic activities and business areas of your hotel? Are you interested in making the necessary transformations to make your hotel more sustainable?
The path to sustainability must find the perfect balance between environmental, economic and social care, so that your hotel grows and prospers without harming the environment and society. In this article we will review all the keys to sustainable hotels.
What are sustainable hotels?
Surely you have heard of sustainable tourism and sustainable hotels, they are already concepts on the rise that, in addition, have been reinforced as a result of Covid-19. But do you know exactly how it is defined and what its true scope is? We explain it to you below.
Sustainable hotels keep in mind the different repercussions caused by their activity in relation to 3 fundamental pillars: environment, society and economy. Therefore, their actions seek to generate a series of positive impacts, in addition to minimizing the negative ones. This is explained in more detail below:
- Environment. These hotels try to put all possible means to achieve the conservation of nature and the sustainable use of resources. At the same time, they try not to interfere in ecological processes and protect biodiversity. Using organic materials, more sustainable energy sources or infrastructures, and bioclimatic building principles are some examples.
- Society. The social dimension of sustainable hotels is based on two pillars: conservation of cultural heritage in its surroundings and facilitating understanding and tolerance between different communities or cultures.
- Economy. The economic approach of this style of tourism is to try to distribute the economy in a fair and equitable way in the local community, in order to improve their living conditions.
¿How should a sustainable hotel be??
What is sustainability applied to hotels? Are you aware of the way your hotel still has to go to improve on this point? Are you worried about energy consumption due to the gradual rise in the electricity bill?
The following keys will help you differentiate your hotel establishment and transform it into a greener, more energy-efficient and digital space:
- In the actual construction of the hotel or in its reform, you must take into account the Energy Efficiency and sustainability, using the most suitable materials, installations and systems for this purpose. For example, the implementation of fiber optics GPON in hotels is a clear example of this, as it reduces the waste footprint generated by conventional wiring with a useful life up to 4 times higher.
The fiber network that we installed in Cerium uses up to 90% less copper and up to 84% less energy than traditional networks.
- encourage recycling. Following the previous example, the installations of fiber optic cablingAs they contain glass, they are easy to recycle, generating less impact on the environment.
- Use recycled materials and biodegradable products.
- Get going water use systems.
- Reduces carbon footprint through the use of green or renewable energy, avoiding or minimizing the emission of CO2 and other harmful agents. At this point, we can highlight the impact generated by refrigeration systems in DPC rooms or technical rooms in hotels. The GPON fiber optic, once again offers you a competitive advantage here, as it does not require refrigeration systems or intermediate electronics to expand data transmission throughout the hotel.
- Remember that a sustainable hotel is not limited to the establishment itself but tries to promote these values and style of operation also to the environment where it is located. To this end, it organizes activities that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems and nature.
What technology do sustainable hotels use?
Many hotels are introducing technologies aimed at reducing their environmental impact. Among them stand out:
Intelligent air conditioning, ventilation and lighting systems
Air conditioning is the biggest energy expense in hotels. New technologies are allowing greater control over energy expenditure, taking into account the presence or absence of guests or the particular situations of the rooms through the use of sensors and control panels.
Installation of electric charging points
In a context in which many cities are reducing access to the center with polluting vehicles, hotels have to provide facilities to those guests who are beginning to join a more sustainable mobility. Hotels that offer electric charging points will improve their competitive position.
Installation of solar panels
Another key point for hotels to reduce their dependence on polluting energy sources. Self-supplying the daytime consumption of a hotel can lead to the non-emission of tens of tons of C02 into the atmosphere. Hotels and chains are activating plans to introduce plates and public bodies are supporting these projects with lines of specific aid for the installation of this technology.
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GPON networks: sustainable and responsible technology
As we have already advanced in the previous section, the renewal of the hotel's technological core: its network infrastructure, is another key technology towards sustainability. In this sense, networks GPON Optical fiber cables do not need electricity for their distribution points, being able to operate with zero electricity consumption for decades. This makes it the most energy efficient technological solution on the market today.
In addition to zero electricity consumption, this system also reduces the need for cables or air conditioning, which means an optimization of energy consumption and general costs, which includes many items and concepts.
And this is not all, the GPON technological networks that it installs Cerium they are passive and do not require intermediate equipment, which contributes to energy savings and prevents the generation of waste.
Lastly, the energy benefits of this network make it possible, for example, to obtain Green Building certificates, such as LEED o EDGE, in accordance with the international standard ITU-T.
cerium, you technological partner towards sustainability
En Cerium, we are convinced that the most important thing is the facts. That is why our commitment to sustainability is not just a declaration of intent. Our work in this field is tireless and the results achieved, as well as the certifications obtained, guarantee us.
In coherence with our Technological Social Responsibility policy, at CERIUM we have signed a collaboration agreement with the Spanish company specialized in 360º hotel sustainability ECO-ONE.
What do we intend to achieve with this collaboration?
- Start new innovative proposals for sustainable technologies and strengthen existing ones, adding the potential, knowledge and experience of both companies.
- Facilitate the hotel sector adoption of a network system with a more sustainable, efficient and profitable approach.
We are ambitious and perfectionists, so one of our pillars is continuous improvement. We do not stop getting involved in new projects and challenges based on the most advanced and efficient technology, but at the same time ecological, sustainable and responsible with the planet and its resources.
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