SINGER ISLAND, FLA.—The Global Green Hospitality Consortium (GGHC) has been founded to provide the hospitality industry with the resources needed to implement sustainable standards and practices offered by various green associations, state and federal programs. Federal programs include EPA Green Partnership, Energy Star and the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
“GGHC will work within any framework a hotel property identifies by providing the practical tools and skilled assistance to implement the desired standards,” said Kim Karch, the group’s chief marketing officer. “The intention is not to duplicate existing or impending green hospitality standards. On the contrary, GGHC services are designed to facilitate the implementation of sustainable initiatives industry-wide.”
Among the resources provided by GGHC is a property certification program that offers up-front recognition for implementation of green best practices—a tremendous value to both hotels and consumers. GGHC sustainability and green energy solutions certification will provide the industry with the opportunity to achieve desired ROIs.
“Validation of a product’s ROI claims, technical specifications, features and functions will help hospitality property owners make educated purchasing decisions and avoid lengthy and costly trials for both vendors and property owners,” said Zacharie Mondel, COO.
“Utilities offer comprehensive energy efficiency and conservation programs specific to the hospitality industry that to date are largely untapped,” said Bob Scammel, vice president of business development, utilities and energy services. “GGHC will work very hard to help hospitality owners and managers take advantage of these programs.”
GGHC will provide access to consortium certified products, solutions and services, facilitate communications between vendors and end users, and promote interoperability between products. A primary goal of GGHC is to foster interaction among manufacturers to define and agree on standards and protocols.
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