GEG recently held the “Sharing GEG Sustainability Journey” event at GICC. Apart from introducing its recent green initiatives and accomplishments with team members, GEG also invited sustainability industry professionals to share insights on current practices and future trends in sustainable development and management.
Banyan Tree Macau achieved the EarthCheck Gold Certification for the fifth consecutive year, while Galaxy Hotel™ and Hotel Okura Macau have received the EarthCheck Silver Certification. The certifications were jointly received by representatives from the awarding hotels.
BSI’s representative (second from left) presented the ISO certifications to representatives of GEG’s related departments.
To promote green initiatives and increase awareness among its team members, GEG recently organized the “Sharing GEG Sustainability Journey” event. Industry professionals were invited to share insights on sustainable development and management practices.
The event was attended by GEG’s management team members, executives from its property hotels, and members of the Energy and Environmental Management Committee.
GEG’s commitment to environmental sustainability has been acknowledged through multiple ISO certifications awarded by BSI, including ISO 41001 Facilities Management System, ISO 50001 Energy Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Additionally, Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, and GICC received EarthCheck Gold and Silver certifications for their outstanding environmental management performances.
Mr. Justin Li, Assistant Vice President of Sustainability and Technical Services of GEG, presented team members with the latest sustainability and environmental initiatives implemented by GEG.
Mr. Raymond Lui, Director of Enterprise Solution and Marketing of BSI, explained the values, benefits and certification standards of ISO certifications to hospitality enterprises.
Ms. Lucia Loposova, Executive Director of GREEN Hospitality, a sustainable development platform in Hong Kong, shared with team members the insights on the current status and future trends of the sustainable development in the Greater Bay Area and the global hospitality industry, in hopes of deepening team members’ understanding of green tourism.
During the event, GEG representatives highlighted the company’s latest sustainability and environmental initiatives. These include optimizing facility systems, introducing intelligent transportation robots to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and replacing plastic amenities with sustainable alternatives like bamboo.
GEG has also taken significant steps to reduce plastic waste by replacing single-use bath products with refillable or large-capacity containers, resulting in the replacement of over 18 million plastic amenities annually.
BSI representatives provided insights into the value and benefits of ISO certifications, while representatives from GREEN Hospitality shared information on sustainable development trends in the Greater Bay Area and the global hospitality industry. The objective was to deepen team members’ understanding of green tourism and sustainability practices.
GEG’s efforts in environmental protection and sustainable development have been recognized through various awards.
Last year, GEG received the Gold Award for Climate Change Initiative in the Sustainability and Social Responsibility Category from the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Sustainability Award at the International Gaming Awards. GEG’s flagship properties’ hotels have also received Green Hotel Awards organized by the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macau SAR Government and the Macao Government Tourism Office.
GEG remains committed to its philosophy of using community resources for the benefit of the community. The company will continue to improve its environmental sustainability performance and contribute to the development of Macau as a livable green city and a premier tourism destination.
