Sustainability
In recent years sustainability matters have become increasingly important for European Union policies.
The hospitality industry has always showed its interest in contributing to the environment aspect of sustainability by focusing amongst others on:
- More efficient use of resources, including water and energy;
- Handling of waste;
- Application of new, greener technologies.
Moreover, HOTREC decided at its 62 General Assembly held in Budapest on 28-29 October 2010 to re-launch the HOTREC Task Force on Sustainability. Its main objective is to decide on the HOTREC long-term strategy and actions on several legislative and non-legislative issues related to sustainability, such as ecological labels, as well as to revise HOTREC positions in the area so far.
HOTREC Task Force will not only look into the political initiatives, but also into business experiences and exchange of best practices amongst HOTREC members, which will constitute the basis for any future HOTREC action in this field.
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17 May 2023
Discussing the Green Claims Directive with Head of Unit Emmanuelle Maire
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ms Emmanuelle Maire, Head of Unit at DG ENV, European Commission, and ask her more about the proposed Green Claims Directive and greenwashing in the European tourism and hospitality sector.
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17 May 2023
Energy Performance of Buildings recast: only a balanced approach will allow SMEs to comply
In March 2023, HOTREC has published its position paper, calling on the European Parliament and the Council to find a balanced compromise in their Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings.
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15 March 2023
European Parliament votes on Energy Performance of Buildings: exceptions and derogations are welcomed, incentives are needed
On 9 February 2023, the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) by 49 votes to 18, with 6 abstentions.
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18 January 2023
Say goodbye to miniature cosmetics in hotels
If you like collecting hotel cosmetics as souvenirs of your holiday trips, you might get disappointed by what follows.
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16 November 2022
Council reaches general approach on Energy Performance of Buildings
On 25 October 2022, the Council reached a general approach on the Energy Performance of Buildings recast.
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21 September 2022
40% of the world’s food is lost or wasted every year
And one in nine people in the world can’t get enough to eat. This is as daunting as it sounds. But in the lead up to the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29th September, let’s highlight our industry’s actions to minimise food waste.
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13 July 2022
A fit-for-purpose Emissions Trading System essential to help the tourism industry go green
As part of the fit 55 package, the European Commission issued a proposal to revise the Directive on Emission Trading Scheme. The proposal includes a chapter dedicated to buildings and transport (both business and private) as a way to reach less than 55% of carbon emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
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13 July 2022
Energy Performance of Buildings directive: pros and cons for European hospitality
As part of the Fit for 55 package, the European Commission released a proposal to revise the “Energy Performance of Buildings Directive”. We welcome the revision of the Directive as an important step to help reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Nevertheless, we are concerned with new infrastructural adjustments that need to be done by companies.
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5 July 2022
The Tourism sector calls on a pragmatic Emission Trading Scheme instrument for Buildings and Road Transport
: European tourism associations representing the tourism and commercial road transport sectors call on the co-legislators to agree upon a fair and fit-for-purpose Emission Trading Scheme for buildings and road transport during the upcoming trilogue negotiations.
