Introduction

Sustainability in construction, renovation and operation is a priority for TUI.

Following a third-party certification process and having a robust environmental plan in place are two ways you can achieve this.

The two main internationally recognized green building certifications are LEED and BREEAM. Both are independent, third-party assessment schemes. Achieving either standard will both validate and improve the sustainability performance of your hotel, and make it a more attractive future property investment.

We’ve provided a brief summary of the two programmes below.

LEED

LEED is designed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It verifies that your hotel was designed and constructed keeping in mind the following parameters:

  • Maximum energy savings
  • Efficient use of water
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • Healthier indoor air quality
  • Increased use of recycled materials
  • Optimum utilization of resources and sensitivity to their impacts
  • Reduced maintenance and operation costs

For more information please visit https://www.usgbc.org/leed

BREEAM

BREEAM was founded in the United Kingdom in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), and it stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.

Assessment and certification can take place at a number of different stages in the built environment life cycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.

BREEAM looks at your asset’s environmental, social and economic sustainability performance, using standards developed by BRE.

Having your hotel BREEAM rated demonstrates it is a more sustainable environment that enhances the well-being of the people who work and stay there and helps protect natural resources.

For more information visit https://www.breeam.com/discover/how-breeam-certification-works/

Environmental Management Plan

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) should be completed by the main contractor for any new build or refurbishment works. The EMP should cover the key environmental indicators applicable on a construction site and ensure a complete picture of sustainability performance.

Your EMP should identify all the potential environmental impacts associated with construction and major refurbishment work. It should also clearly define the actions to be taken to mitigate the environmental impacts, and how these shall be communicated to construction staff.

Besides general requirements for contractors there should also be measures for:

  • Carbon reduction
  • Water efficiency
  • Pollution control & Nuisance management
  • Waste reduction
  • Responsible procurement