Publishings

The private sector holds a pivotal position in achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, which requires funding and co-operation on an unprecedented scale.  This chapter addresses how international cooperation can help to put sustainable development at the core of business models and provides ...

This paper provides tools that solve procurement problems in construction, where sustainability indicators were divided into social (governance), economic, and environmental groups.  It identifies sustainability indicators for examining the supply chains of construction companies, allowing construction project managers ...

This initiative aims to enable every hotel to improve their impact, wherever they are on the transition towards sustainability.  The sustainability framework accessible to the global hospitality industry will encompass four clear stages and practical tools to guide the industry towards a regenerative impact.  The hospi ...

Using marginal abatement cost (MAC) for investment decision-making brings hoteliers, investors, owners and operators multiple benefits, depending on the type and scope and responsibility of investment.  The marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) provides a visual representation to easily identify the initiatives that hav ...

This resource supports local government planning authorities, owners, developers, architects and investors in the sustainable development of new or refurbishment of existing hotels.  It can be used during all phases of the development process to ensure that hotels are built with minimal impact on the local environment ...