The hospitality industry is undergoing a sustainability revolution. As environmental concerns grow, hotels worldwide are setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and embrace greener operations. Major hotel groups are investing in sustainable solutions that minimise their impact on the planet and appeal to eco-conscious travellers who prioritise responsible tourism.
At Interior Images we remain committed to supporting these initiatives by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance guest experiences while minimising environmental impact. We have expanded our range beyond high-quality dispenser systems with trusted skincare brands to include a wider selection of products, such as biodegradable slippers and reduced-plastic dry amenities. As an Australian-owned business, we are growing our range of Australian-made hotel amenities and sustainable hotel amenities to ensure our clients can offer high-quality, locally sourced products that support their environmental goals. With these new eco-friendly offerings, we help hotels align with their sustainability initiatives while appealing to the increasing number of environmentally conscious travellers.
By choosing eco-friendly hotel products manufactured in Australia, hotels can significantly reduce their carbon footprint whilst supporting local industries. Integrating these sustainable practices and products allows hotels to lower emissions while providing guests with exceptional, responsible hospitality experiences.
Let’s explore how some of the world’s leading hotel brands are taking action to create a greener future.
Crystalbrook Collection: Pioneering Sustainable Luxury with Responsible Luxury
Crystalbrook Collection is an Australian hospitality group known for its commitment to sustainable luxury, or “Responsible Luxury.” They have taken significant steps to reduce their environmental impact, particularly in waste reduction and plastic elimination. Their hotels feature 100% waste-free bathrooms, replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable or recyclable alternatives. They also use reusable glass water bottles instead of plastic, preventing over 375,000 plastic bottles from entering landfills annually.
Additionally, they have switched to large pump amenity bottles, eliminating around 1.9 million small plastic toiletry bottles each year. Their dining practices emphasise sustainability, with a “Climate Calories” initiative that highlights locally sourced and sustainably grown ingredients, and food waste composting programs that divert up to 105 kilograms of waste daily.
Accor Group: Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality
Accor has implemented a comprehensive sustainability strategy focusing on three key pillars:
Stay: Reinforcing Sustainable Hotel Operations. Accor ensures its hotels are designed with sustainability in mind from the outset and transforms their operations by optimising waste management, energy, and water consumption. The group has committed to eliminating single-use plastics in guest experiences by the end of 2025.
Eat: Embracing a Sustainable Food Chain. Serving over 200 million meals annually, Accor is transforming its supply chain to source food more responsibly, preserve biodiversity, and reduce environmental impact. Initiatives include reducing food waste and offering guests more organic, local, and seasonal options.
Explore: Promoting the Local Ecosystem and New Ways of Travelling. Accor strives to preserve each destination’s natural ecosystem and local culture by actively protecting the local environment and cultural heritage. The group encourages green mobility and inspires guests to contribute positively to the destinations they visit.
Marriott International: Setting Industry Standards with Serve 360 Goals
Marriott Hotels sustainability and social impact platform, ‘Serve 360’ goals are among the most ambitious in the hotel industry. By 2025, the company aims to:
- Certify 100% of its hotels to a recognised sustainability standard.
- Achieve LEED certification or equivalent for 650 hotels in development.
Since 2016, Marriott has successfully reduced carbon intensity by 20.3% and energy intensity by 9.8%, demonstrating that sustainability can align with business success.
Crown Resorts: Leading the Charge with CROWNEARTH
Crown Resorts have launched CROWNEARTH, an environmental sustainability program focusing on energy, waste, and water management. Over the past five years, Crown has reduced total greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 35,000 tonnes and lowered emissions intensity per area by 28%. Their Recycle90 Program has diverted approximately 68,000 tonnes of waste from landfill since 2015.
1 Hotels: Redefining Hospitality with Nature-Inspired Sustainability
1 Hotels is a hospitality brand that places sustainability at the core of its operations, striving to create a harmonious relationship between luxury and environmental responsibility. Each property is designed to reflect and preserve the natural environment and culture of its setting, ensuring that development enhances rather than detracts from the locale. A testament to this commitment is that all 1 Hotels are either LEED or BREEAM certified, or are in the process of obtaining such certifications, underscoring their dedication to sustainable building practices. We look forward to welcoming them to Melbourne in 2025.
The Bigger Picture: Are Hotels Doing Enough?
While many hotel chains are making significant strides toward sustainability, the industry as a whole still has a long way to go. A 2025 report found that while 90% of hotels have carbon reduction plans, only 6.1% currently rely on renewable energy.
To bridge this gap, hotels are adopting alternative sustainability strategies, such as:
- Eco-friendly transportation options (green vehicle fleets, carbon offset programs)
- Resource-saving initiatives (towel reuse programs, water conservation systems)
- Sustainable food sourcing (reducing food waste, using locally sourced ingredients)
These efforts highlight the growing demand for eco-friendly hotel products and the need for more aggressive action to cut emissions and enhance sustainability in the hospitality sector.
The Future of Sustainable Hospitality
The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. With climate concerns intensifying, hotels must continue investing in green technologies, renewable energy, and responsible business practices. The shift toward low-carbon hotel operations, energy-efficient solutions, and sustainable hotel amenities is not just an environmental necessity—it’s a business imperative.
For more information about Australian-made hotel amenities and sustainable hotel amenities please reach out to our team at info@interior-images.com.au.
