Going Green: Changing for the Better How Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts are reshaping travel for a healthier planet
03-Feb-2026
Category: News Stories
Tourism has always been about enriching one’s experience through travel -discovering new landscapes, cultures, and perspectives. Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend; it represents a conscious change toward journeys that protect the planet while deepening our experiences. Today, many travellers choose airlines with clear commitments to reducing carbon emissions, along with travel service providers who actively work to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, lower energy consumption and support a circular economy where materials are reused instead of discarded.
Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts with 13 hotels and nearly 10,000 hotel rooms and serviced suites, is committed to integrating environmental, social governance principles into its business operations. This commitment extends across its suppliers, partners, colleagues and guests, ensuring that every aspect of the business contributes to protecting the environment. The group is a signatory to the Hong Kong Government’s Energy Saving Charter and 4T Charter (Target, Timeline, Transparency, Together), reinforcing its pledge to conserve energy and reduce emissions. These efforts align with the city’s vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Eco Friendly Practices
• Energy efficient LED lighting, dimmers, and motion sensors save 15,000,000 kWh annually.
• Water efficient dual flush toilets and linen/towel reuse programmes conserve precious resources.
• Feasibility studies for solar panel installation highlight the group’s long term vision.
Waste Reduction & Recycling
• Recycling programmes for soap, glass, plastic bottles, aluminium cans, and cooking oil.
• Replacement of single use toiletries with pump dispensers and eco friendly bathroom amenities.
• Food waste recycling programme converts leftovers into biogas for electricity and compost.
• Digital transformation reduces paper usage through QR codes and electronic brochures.
Savouring Sustainability in Dining
• Partnering with local and regional suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.
• Supporting sustainable seafood and sourcing responsibly.
• Offering vegan, plant based, and special dietary options for greener dining.
• Monitoring food waste and introducing reduction initiatives across restaurants.
