EU: Operator Frasers Hospitality has obtained the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) In-Use certification for eight properties across Europe.
The eight properties that obtained the BIU certifications are located in Germany, Spain and the UK. These include:
• Capri by Fraser, Barcelona
• Fraser Suites Glasgow
• Fraser Suites Edinburgh
• Fraser Suites Kensington London
• Fraser Suites Queens Gate London
• Fraser Place Canary Wharf London
• Park International Hotel London
• Fraser Suites Hamburg
Two remaining owned properties – Capri by Fraser, Berlin, and Capri by Fraser, Frankfurt – are in the process of obtaining the BIU certifications this year.
Eu Chin Fen, CEO of Frasers Hospitality said: “Sustainability is core to Frasers Hospitality and is integral to our purpose and mission. The BIU certifications are a testament to our commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations. They are a validation of our capabilities to strengthen the resilience of our portfolio and future-proof our business. The certifications also serve as an important milestone as we accelerate our progress towards attaining our green building certification goal by 2030, in line with the group’s ESG goals. We remain committed to fostering positive impacts on the destinations and local communities where we invest and operate.”
Other key ESG initiatives across Frasers’ global portfolio include:
• The adoption of sustainable eco-friendly linen and paperless in-room guides
• Reduce plastic waste through the elimination of single-use plastics in rooms and F&B venues
• Partnering with responsible suppliers to build a sustainable procurement strategy
• Implementing a food waste management and recycling programme
• Participating in community initiatives such as charity fundraising, clean-ups, tree planting programmes and blood donation drives
