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Friday, 08 February 2013

Energy & Resources

Planet 21 – the new “key” to hotel sustainability

Building on almost two decades of best-in-class performance in sustainable development, Accor is taking its commitment to sustainability to a higher level with the launch of Planet 21, a comprehensive sustainable development program involving environmental, social and community support programs.

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Recognised for Green Practices

In recognition of numerous environmental improvements, Oamaru's Pen-y-bryn Lodge received an Enviro 'Silver' Award from Qualmark.

Be seen to be green

Energy Efficiency is a term that has been coined since the 1980's. Back then it referred to a number of things, but to the common person it was the ability to receive the same technological and energy consuming products and services we have grown to expect, without having to pay large energy bills for their requirement.

Hilton Lake Taupo

Two years after opening, Hilton Lake Taupo located in the Central North Island has been recognised with Qualmark New Zealand's highest award for Environmental and Social Sustainability in Tourism.

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