Mövenpick Hotel ‘s-Hertogenbosch

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

Please send until 6^th August 2021 to (herbert.hamele@ecotrans.de / cc diego.nunez@ecotrans.de)

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Green Globe

Contact Person:

bcox@greenglobe.com

NOMINATED BUSINESS

Mövenpick Hotel ‘s-Hertogenbosch

Internet contact

www.moevenpick-hotels-hertogenbosch.com

Size of business (if known)

Medium (from 50 to 249)

Category

Serviced accommodation

Country

Netherlands

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Contact Person at the nominated business

janneke.brekelmans@movenpick.com

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Mövenpick Hotel ‘s-Hertogenbosch along with sister hotel Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre supports Made Blue’s A Litre For a Litre project. Water saved at the hotel through various water conservation initiatives is mirrored by Made Blue and an equal amount of water is made available to people in developing countries. Over the past five years, the hotel has contributed toward donating over 90 million litres of clean drinking water to families in desperate need of this valuable resource.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

 To reduce carbon emissions, guests can escape lockdown blues by hiring one of the hotel’s bikes to explore the beautiful cycling routes through Den Bosch and its picturesque surroundings.

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

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SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

In partnership with jINC, training is provided by Movenpick Hotel s-Hertogenbosch for local communities to develop a qualified local labour force. Disadvantaged children are given the chance to explore the professions at the hotel such as working in the kitchen, as a waiter and at reception. Secondary school pupils and local secondary vocational school students are welcomed to do hospitality work experience at the property.

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SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

As part of its environmental responsibilities, the hotel supports local non-profit organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund (WNF), Natuurmonumenten and the bird protection program. Natuurmonumenten is an organisation that acquires, protects and manages nature reserves in the Netherlands and promotes native wildlife and plant species. Guests can access information about Natuurmonumenten and discover the surrounding countryside via a video display screen in the lobby.

The hotel is committed to various notable charitable causes and, through Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ annual Kilo of Kindness campaign, donates kilos of toys to local organizations that provide clothes and toys to underprivileged people who cannot afford these items. Furthermore, with 'A Kilo of Kindness' Mövenpick specifically supports the Voedselbank 's-Hertogenbosch. Voedselbank (Foodbank) is an organisation that relies on the help of food suppliers and financial support from individuals, foundations, associations and businesses to provide weekly food packages to individuals and families who cannot adequately meet their primary food needs. This meant it was possible for guests and well-wishers to walk into the lobby of the hotel and donate food as well as clothing and educational supplies to families in need last year.

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