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 November 2021
Climate change action: COP26 outcomes and conclusions
The COP26 took place on 1-13 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, to tackle impacts associated with the climate. We collected the main outcomes and conclusions of the negotiations with an impact on the European tourism and hospitality ecosystem.
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17 November 2021
New Commission toolbox of measures will tackle soaring energy prices in Europe
On 13 October 2021, the European Commission adopted a Communication on Energy Prices, to tackle the exceptional rise in global energy prices, which is projected to last through the winter, and help Europe's people and businesses.
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17 November 2021
The EU achieves 20-20-20 climate targets, making 55% emissions cut by 2030 attainable
A new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment announces that the European Union achieved its three central climate and energy targets by 2020. These 2020 climate and energy targets encompassed reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to 1990 levels, increasing the share of renewable energy use to 20%, and improving energy efficiency by 20%.
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6 October 2021
THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR JOINS “CLOSE THE GLASS LOOP”
The European hospitality sector – represented by HOTREC – joins “Close the Glass Loop” – the major multi-stakeholder stewardship programme for glass packaging launched in June 2020.
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14 July 2021
Council issues conclusions on sustainable development
On 22 June 2021, the Council approved conclusions reaffirming the EU’s strong commitment towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable development Goals (SDGs).
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14 July 2021
A renovation wave for Europe: towards greener buildings, creating jobs and improving lives
In October 2020, HOTREC warmly welcomed the European Commission Communication on the Renovation Wave initiative and the related Council conclusions. Reaching carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050 will require ambitious energy-efficient buildings and therefore revising the existing legislation. We recently summed up our views on the matter on our position on a renovation wave for Europe.
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14 July 2021
EU rules on single-use plastics: Commission guidance approved
On 31 May 2021, the European Commission presented its guidance on the EU rules on single-use plastics. These rules aim to reduce marine litter from single-use plastic products and fishing gear and promote the transition to a circular economy.
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22 June 2021
HOTREC position on Renovation Wave for Europe
HOTREC position on renovation wave for Europe: HOTREC welcomes the Commission Communication on the renovation Wave for Europe – greening our buildings, creating jobs, improving lives (COM (2020)662 final).
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26 May 2021
European Commission lunches Communication on Blue Economy
On 17 May 2021, the European Commission launched a new Communication for a sustainable blue economy in the EU (COM(2021)240final).
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9 February 2021
Call for action: Accelerate social and economic recovery by investing in sustainable tourism development
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance recognises and appreciates that a number of Member States have made specific mention of tourism-related investments in their draft recovery plans for the Recovery and Resilience Facility. To support the work of Member States in preparing their plans, the alliance has prepared this detailed paper presenting a non-exhaustive list of reforms and investment ideas related to travel and tourism that would contribute to making EU countries’ economies more resilient, so we will be better prepared to respond to future opportunities and challenges.