(Posted 12th January 2025)
Global hospitality giant Accor has been recognised with the title of ’World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards for supply chain decarbonisation programme ‘Achieving Net Zero Together’.
The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders in sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
Launched in 2024, the Achieving Net Zero Together programmes tackles a key challenge in corporate climate action: how to reduce supply chain emissions in a context of low supplier maturity and limited carbon data availability. Structured around three pillars – measure carbon maturity of suppliers, reduce emissions of supply chain, promote low-carbon suppliers and offers – Accor proactively developed in-house tools and frameworks to support buyers and suppliers in designing practical, tailored decarbonisation roadmaps. Rather than waiting for the sector to mature, Accor chose to act – addressing the challenges head-on.
Caroline Tissot, Group Chief Procurement Officer Accor, commented: “Winning the ‘World’s Leading Climate Initiative’ Award at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 recognises Accor’s commitment to turning ambition into action. Through our supply chain decarbonisation programme, we and our partners are driving tangible progress toward net zero. Our approach stands out by prioritizing action over reporting and by facilitating direct one-on-one engagement between Accor category managers and suppliers. Receiving this recognition in the program’s first year reflects the collective effort of our procurement teams and suppliers to advance together.”
Accor has set a benchmark for global hospitality with its ambitious sustainability roadmap. Committed to halving Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2050, the group integrates sustainability into every facet of operations. Accor has phased out single-use plastics in guest experiences, implemented food waste tracking across 100 per cent of its properties, and prioritised local sourcing and biodiversity protection through its Planet 21 and Net Positive Hospitality programmes.
The awards programme is run in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, whose partners and members represent over 66,000 hotels, eight million rooms globally, 300 brands, and over 100 supply chain and strategic partners.
Glenn Mandziuk, President & Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, said: “We extend our congratulations to Accor on being honoured. This achievement reflects an outstanding commitment to innovation, collaboration, and leadership in sustainable hospitality. At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, we are proud to recognise organisations that are not only redefining excellence in guest experience but also demonstrating that responsible business practices and sustainability are essential to the future of our industry – a Net Positive Hospitality future.”
Justin Cooke, Executive Vice-President of the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, said: “Our organisation is dedicated to celebrating the individuals and companies setting new standards in protecting our planet for future generations – and Accor is a truly deserving winner. It’s a privilege to recognise the organisation’s achievements at our second annual Gala Ceremony, and I wish the team continued success in the years ahead.”
Find out more about Accor and the other organisations redefining responsible travel in the Sustainability Special Issue of Best in Travel.
