As the world's largest employer and resource consumer, the hospitality sector is vital to the economy. By working together, we hope to provide asset owners, investors, and managers of hospitality businesses with the information and resources they need to effect positive change in their businesses. Equipped with this understanding, participants will be able to spearhead revolutionary projects in their daily operations, promoting sustainability, cutting down on waste, and building lasting value for their companies and communities.
Stéphane Haddad, Associate Dean Executive Education Programs, EHL Hospitality Business School
27 March 2024
New ESG programme planned for hospitality managers and asset owners
King's Business School, EHL Hospitality Business School and the Energy and Environment Alliance will combine their expertise to deliver new programme
EHL Hospitality Business School, the Energy and Environment Alliance and King’s Business School have announced plans to run an education programme focused on the practical aspects of delivering high ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards across the hospitality sector.
The hospitality industry is one of the world's biggest employers, as well as one of the biggest consumers of water and energy in the commercial built environment. By combining their expertise in ESG measurement, leadership and the strategic goals and operational needs of the hospitality sector, the three organisations intend to make a positive impact on local communities, mitigate environmental impact and support long-term value.
The programme is designed specifically for hospitality managers, investors and asset owners. It will give participants an overview of the science of climate change and a thorough grounding in its financial implications, including new regulatory requirements and accurate data collection. Participants will leave the programme confident in their skills to lead change in the day-to-day operations of the business, from their responsibilities to staff, to minimising food, water and energy waste.
ESG is rapidly becoming an extremely important issue for anyone involved in hospitality. So, I am delighted that two world class business schools are collaborating with the EEA to create what I am confident will be the go-to education on this subject.
Ufi Ibrahim
The hospitality sector has a truly global reach and those who manage hotels need a unique mix of skills and knowledge from the very technical, to the very human. By bringing the expertise of our three organisations together, we hope to leave our participants confident and excited about the opportunity they have to help their staff and customers to flourish and contribute to a healthier planet.
Professor Giana Eckhardt, Vice Dean, Engagement & Executive Education at King’s Business School
The King's EEA Executive ESG Programme for Hospitality Leaders
EHL Group is the global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector. With expertise dating back to 1893, it offers a wide range of programmes, from apprenticeships to master's degrees, as well as professional and executive education.
The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) is a not-for-profit coalition of hospitality investors, developers, asset managers and operators, working as a collective to transition the industry to Net Zero Carbon and ESG stewardship in a scientifically robust and commercially sustainable way.