Accor wins Sustainable Business Awards for the third consecutive year

Accor Asia Pacific has won two awards in recognition of the Group’s policy on responsibility and ethics, as well as its support to the community

Accor was awarded two awards at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) for Best Business Responsibility and Ethics and Best Sustainability In the Community for its consistent commitment to operate in a responsible and ethical way and give back to the communities in which it operates.

Accor’s Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Charter was established in 2015 to ensure compliance with the most demanding ethical principles. The Charter guides the Group’s management ethics, integrity and compliance, as well as corporate social responsibility. The Ethics and CSR checklist forms one of the key actions within Accor’s Planet 21 sustainable development program.

For Best Sustainability in the Community, the Group was lauded for its commitment to working hand-in-hand with local communities for a positive impact wherever it operates. Accor continuously ensures each property has its own community engagement strategy involving multiple stakeholders to help develop the local economy. One of the Group’s key initiatives, Plant for the Planet, sees Accor supporting communities undertaking sustainable forestry, agriculture and agro-forestry projects through their partner PUR Project.

“It is a great honour to be recognised once again for all our efforts in building and fostering an ethical business as well as giving back to local communities. These awards are testament to the hard work and commitment of our teams and their passion to give back and make local communities stronger,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman and CEO Accor Asia Pacific. “Whilst we strive in driving sustainable tourism for the preservation of our planet, we also believe in mitigating the impact of our activities for the well-being of the people working and living in the 100 countries in which we have a presence.”

Held in four countries, the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) aims to increase awareness of sustainability best-practices and demonstrate how green and responsible business benefits companies, the environment and stakeholders, today and for the future.

ABOUT ACCOR

Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in more than 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.

Beyond accommodations, Accor enables new ways to live, work, and play with Food & Beverage, nightlife, wellbeing, and coworking brands. To drive business performance, Accor’s portfolio of business accelerators amplify hospitality distribution, operations, and experience. Guests have access to one of the world’s most attractive hotel loyalty programs—Le Club AccorHotels.

Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation, and plays an active role in giving back to planet and community. Planet 21 – Acting Here endeavours to act for positive hospitality, while Accor Solidarity, the endowment fund, empowers disadvantaged groups through professional training and access to employment.

Accor SA is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY) in the United States.