Ibis Doha and Adagio Doha have recently celebrated its Green Key certification. Upon meeting the stringent programme’s requirements, Ibis & Adagio Doha has joined the group of now 22 hotels in Qatar that currently hold the certificate.
To pass the Green Key verification process, the hotel complex that houses two Accor brands, fulfilled more than 100 international criteria related to environmental management, procurement, team involvement, guest information, water conservation practices, washing and cleaning methods, waste management, energy conservation practices, food and beverage quality, air quality, green landscaping systems and similar corporate, social and environmental activities. The engagement of the hotels in green initiatives and their efforts towards enhancing sustainability in everyday business operations have been validated by an independent audit.
Rajiv Tarcar, General Manager- Ibis & Adagio Doha said, “Hospitality is at the crossroads of many activities, making it an important vector for change. At Ibis & Adagio Doha, we believe that it is our responsibility to shape a more sustainable future of travel. Accor has been a pioneer in bringing sustainable development to hospitality for over 3 decades. The team are absolutely committed towards our green commitments, and towards Qatar’s sustainability goals as well as Qatar National Vision 2030’’.
Since the hotel’s opening in November 2022, the hotel has used biodegradable wooden room access cards instead of plastic key cards and has reduced the use of ‘single use plastic’ by 70%. Furthermore, the hotel’s culinary in partnership with the food and beverage team has reduced food waste by 20% by implementing a number of changes in cooking methods, revision of menus, buffet replenishment techniques, etc. The hotel has also invested in AI tools bringing in food waste management solutions.
Environmental Development is one of the four main pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. This accolade and certification for Ibis and Adagio Doha is aligned with our commitment to Qatar National 2030 vision. The vision is for Qatar to become an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living to its people.