InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong has practiced eco-friendly policies for many years, and has been much more active since 1999 when a clear vision for an eco-friendly future was established. By examining all areas of the hotel and all future development plans, a number of strategies were put in place and honed into a ‘green policy’. In 1999 the hotel introduced the ISO Environmental Management System and was awarded the ISO14001 certification in August 2000.

The last five years have seen the development of the eco-friendly policy into a culture where each and every staff member actively embraces ‘green thinking’ - recycle, repair, reuse, refill, replace and reduce. The development of a Green Committee and regular think-tank sessions have further enhanced the hotel’s green policy.

Some of the initiatives included the installation of digital thermostats in all guestrooms and the implementation of a Building Management System, water purification system resulting in dramatic energy savings - and the 2004 Eco-Business Green Innovative Practice Award, and the 2005 ‘Eco-Hotel Champion Award of the Eco-Pages’

Commenting on the award, Mr. Peter Pollmeier, General Manager, stated “Winning the award is a great honour. The entire team at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is dedicated to developing a green philosophy, and I think the award is a wonderful reflection of all the hard work and effort that has gone into this cause. We firmly believe that a good green policy makes good business sense!”

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is dedicated to working with, and for, the local community. This involves not only a number of environmental initiatives, but also supporting local organizations which provide care for those in greatest need. Providing for a better future for all is truly the greatest reward.