Radisson Royal Hotel Cali

Radisson Responsible Business Practices

1. Taking responsibility for diversity, inclusion and the health, safety and security of our employees and guests
2. Showing leadership in social and ethical responsibility issues within the company as well as in the community
3. Reducing our negative impact on the environment

Radisson has a rich history of Responsible Business practices, offering a strong foundation as we continue to build on that history. Ultimately, we strive to serve the common good through our commitment to social responsibility.

World Childhood Foundation
Radisson Hotels is proud to support the WORLD CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION, which is committed to defending the rights of the child and securing better living conditions for children and young women at risk all over the world. www.childhood.org

ECPAT
Radisson has signed and is committed to upholding The Code of Conduct to Protect Children Against Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism, 'The Code’. Through this international set of guidelines supported by ECPAT, travel and tourism companies have pledged to help end commercial sex trade of children. www.ecpat.net and www.thecode.org

United Nations Global Compact
Carlson was one of the first global hospitality companies to sign the United Nations Global Compact, the largest corporate responsibility initiative in the world. www.unglobalcompact.org

GENERAL HOTEL INITIATIVES

• The Radisson Royal Hotel supports the Nutrir Foundation through the program “Amiguitos Royal” the helps more than 400 kids suffering of malnutrition, neglect and social issues through the following programs: Food Daily Health Continuing Education, Workshops on recreational activities
• The Fair and Color Sundays, an exhibition of handmade products by local artisans
• All hotel staff tries to save energy by turning off lights not needed
• In December 2010, hosted childrens recreation with a local painter who uses natural products to make their paintings
• Courtesies given to guests are handmade products from local suppliers
• Use of recycled paper if possible

HOUSEKEEPING  

• Customers are invited to participate in the environmental campaign and protect the environment
• The Radisson Royal Hotel Cali offers customers the option to reuse their linens and towels
• Installed water-saving showers and inform the guests that the decrease in pressure is designed for decreasing water waste
• Guest is encouraged to use a single glass of water each time brushing teeth
• The amenities and products offered in the rooms are biodegradable and made from natural products
• Linens that are not in use are donated to charities or foundations
• We recycle all recyclable waste
• All cleaning products from the rooms and public areas are biodegradable
• Plastic bags for clothes, shoes and waste are biodegradable: Willow Ridge Plastic
• Fertilizers used in the maintenance of the gardens are organic

CONFERENCE & MEETING SERVICES

• Plates and cups are porcelain and glass
• We recycle all recyclable waste
• We recycle and reuse paper for printing
• Lights and air conditioners remain turned off in the rooms and halls that are not in service
• The fans only come on at the time of service
• We only print the market prices of confirmed events

• In the event of Fair and Color Sundays, we offer a buffet of typical regional food made with local products
• There is separation of organic waste from inorganic
• We recycle all recyclable waste
• Fats and oils are delivered to a company that use it to make bio-fuel
• Use lower energy consumption oven

• Waste regulating taps in the bathrooms
• Hotel heats the water supply of the hotel through solar panels
• Permanent maintenance has been done to air conditioners and equipment to control energy waste
• We made an update to the chiller which has reduced energy consumption by 25%
• Changing the light bulbs to LED lights
• Our boilers run on natural gas
• Use of recycled paper when possible
• We turn off lights when leaving the office

• Suppliers are selected based on criteria of production that protects the environment and packaging in recyclable materials
• Priority is given to local suppliers
• Use recycled paper when possible
• We turn off lights when leaving the office

• Training staff and department heads in Responsible Business
• Monitoring the health of employees through medical exams
• Implementation of epidemiological surveillance program in ergonomics for employees with high risk of ergonomic injury
• Signature of the Code Of Conduct for the prevention of child sexual exploitation
• Made agreements with schools and universities to carry out their professional practice in the Hotel
• Employees are given cash assistance in marriage, births and deaths of relatives
• All employees have life insurance
• Food is supplied daily to the hotel staff
• Use of recycled paper when possible
• Turn off lights when leaving the office

• Support Foundation, which hosts children from inner-city
• Use of recycled paper when possible
• Turn off lights when leaving the office

• Use of recycled paper when possible
• Turn off lights when leaving the office