Accor's PLANET 21

With PLANET 21, Accor group has made 21 commitments in favour of sustainable development. 

Intrinsically linked to sustainable development, the name PLANET 21 refers to Agenda 21, the action plan adopted by 173 Heads of State at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It also echoes the urgent need to focus efforts in the 21st century to change our production and consumption patterns with the goal of protecting our planet, its people and their environment.

The 21 commitments are the following:

Health

• Ensure healthy interiors
• Promote responsable eating
• Prevent deseases

Environment

• Reduce water use
• Expand waste recycling
• Protect biodiversity

Carbon

• Reduce energy use
• Reduce CO2 emissions
• Increase use of renewable energy

Innovation

• Encourage eco-design
• Promote sustainable building
• Introduce sustainable offers and technologies

Local

• Protect children from abuse
• Support responsable purchasing practices
• Protect ecosystems

Employment

• Support employee growth and skills
• Make diversity an asset
• Improve quality of work/life

Dialogue

• Conduct business openly and transparently
• Engage franshise and managed hotels
• Share commitment with suppliers