Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is proud to announce that six of its properties in Singapore have achieved the esteemed Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification. This milestone comes closely on the back of the prestigious Green Tourism accreditation, a UK-based authority in sustainable tourism based on the UN
Sustainable Development Goals, received by all 18 of MHR’s properties in the United Kingdom earlier this year.

MHR’s GSTC-certified hotels in Singapore are Copthorne King’s Hotel, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore, M Social Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore and Studio M Singapore. Collectively, these properties represent over 2,600 rooms and involve the dedicated efforts of more than 650 hotel staff adhering to MHR’s rigorous sustainability initiatives and practices.

Significantly, securing GSTC certification is aligned with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Tourism Board’s Sustainability Roadmap. The goal aims to have at least 60% of hotel room stock attain internationally-recognised hotel sustainability certification by 2025.

Some of the key features implemented by MHR hotels that led to its certification include:

• Innovative In-Room Technology

One of the standout features contributing to the sustainability of these hotels is their advanced in-room technology. This system activates electricity only when it detects an occupant, a significant improvement over traditional key card systems, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

• Zero Single-Use Plastic by 2050

Aligned with the Singapore Hotel Association’s goal, MHR has committed to eliminating single use plastics by 2050. Already, the Group has replaced single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives in its events and banquets. This includes using glassware instead of plastic cups and bottles, and paper-stem pens instead of plastic ones.

• Social Impact Initiatives

Beyond environmental sustainability, MHR also actively contributes to welfare and community service in various ways. MHR is one of the earliest corporates to partner the Community Chest of Singapore in its Change for Charity programme, where a giving mechanism is incorporated in business operations. To promote the spirit of giving, MHR taps on multiple touchpoints across its six hotels and 18 restaurants in Singapore for guests to donate at point of room and dining purchases, and through conversion of points for donations via My Millennium and À La Carte Rewards membership programmes. To further incentivise the mindset of giving, MHR also donates S$1 for each diner at its buffet restaurants.

Encouraging Guests to Enjoy #MillenniumGreenStay

Pushing ahead with its Green Path and mindful sustainability plans, MHR has launched a global campaign, #MillenniumGreenStay which rolled out on 3 June ahead of World Environment Day.

This initiative, which will run for the remaining duration of the year, involves an Eco-Friendly Practices Card presented at check-in. The card outlines activities such as waste sorting, reusing towels, and how to conserve water. Guests who share their green efforts on social media during their stay and tag @millennium can get 500 MyPoints when they flash their post to the front desk staff. This campaign will be available across selected participating properties across the globe.

MyMillennium members staying at participating properties for at least two consecutive nights can opt out of daily housekeeping during their stay to receive 500 MyMillennium points per night. This rewards system will be available across properties in Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand and United States.

The #MillenniumGreenStay Initiative is the first global programme the Group has rolled out to raise awareness of ongoing property-specific green initiatives around the world. Click here to learn more about MHR’s global sustainability initiatives.