Hotels play an important role in the travel and tourism industry, which contributes to the economic development of local communities around the world. We have a responsibility to the people and the physical environment of those communities - a responsibility to see that the community is not hurt by our presence, but rather, enhanced by it, both economical and socially.
We achieve this goal by going about our business in a responsible manner. Radisson Hotels & Resorts Responsible Business is centered around three important areas:
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 and offer 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, 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.globalcompact.org
Our RB program takes into account the following areas:
- Lower environmental impact on hotel operations
- Reduction in occupational health and hygiene risks
- Promotion of our good relationship with the local community
- Strict compliance with the law
Objective: Contribute to the accomplishment of annual financial forecasts. This is based on the application of integrated business management as well as the application of values in the development of its activities related to
- Environmental responsibility
- Social responsibility
- Legal responsibility
- Economic responsibility
Environmental Responsibility: Minimum use of
- Unnecessary resources, supplies and materials
- Electric energy, gas and water
- Waste and garbage generation
- Chemical, harmful substances and aerosols
- Air and noise pollution
Promote Fair Trade: Social Responsibility
- Develop a new area in the hotel
- Favour stable employment
- Favour indirect employment (suppliers)
- Respect gender, age, race and religious diversity
- Minimize working risks
- Promote a friendly working atmosphere
Legal Responsibility: Rejection of any kind of corruption and strict compliance with the current legal regulations
- Taxes
- Labour
- Environmental
- Commercial and fair trade
Economic Responsibility: Based on
- The Hotel partner’s decisions
- The Hotel management team’s decisions
- The Hotel staff’s decisions
- The added value of the services provided to the society and the savings generated by RB
