Sustainability
In recent years sustainability matters have become increasingly important for European Union policies.
The hospitality industry has always showed its interest in contributing to the environment aspect of sustainability by focusing amongst others on:
- More efficient use of resources, including water and energy;
- Handling of waste;
- Application of new, greener technologies.
Moreover, HOTREC decided at its 62 General Assembly held in Budapest on 28-29 October 2010 to re-launch the HOTREC Task Force on Sustainability. Its main objective is to decide on the HOTREC long-term strategy and actions on several legislative and non-legislative issues related to sustainability, such as ecological labels, as well as to revise HOTREC positions in the area so far.
HOTREC Task Force will not only look into the political initiatives, but also into business experiences and exchange of best practices amongst HOTREC members, which will constitute the basis for any future HOTREC action in this field.
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15 November 2023
Green Claims: European Parliament brings clarity, but more action is needed
In October 2023, MEP Engerer (S&D/Malta) and MEP Ansip (Renew/Estonia) jointly published their draft report on the Green Claims proposal. HOTREC believes that the report adds clarity to the proposal, particularly by specifying that verification requirements do not apply to traders displaying an environmentally verified label.
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15 November 2023
Crucial vote ahead: the state of play on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
In a significant development, the European Parliament's ENVI Committee recently approved a series of compromise amendments to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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18 September 2023
Balancing the Energy equation: HOTREC's views on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
On 31 August 2023, the European Parliament and the Council discussed a possible compromise for the proposal of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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20 September 2023
Going Net-Zero: A Roadmap for European hospitality
The European Green Deal has set a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across every sector of the economy. This commitment extends to European hospitality, as well, and the industry is committed to meeting these climate targets.
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4 September 2023
HOTREC Study: A Roadmap to Net Zero for European Hospitality
HOTREC has commissioned TOPOSOPHY to develop a Net Zero Hospitality Roadmap report. The report’s purpose is to make the case for an accelerated response from the hospitality industry to the climate emergency.
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10 July 2023
EU Green Claims Directive: finding a balanced approach for EU Hospitality
HOTREC supports the Commission's goal to establish an EU-wide general framework to reduce the risk of greenwashing and increase transparency. Nonetheless, we call for such a framework to be proportionate and balanced. Read our position paper.
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12 July 2023
EU Green Claims Directive: finding a balanced approach for European Hospitality
In our recent position paper, HOTREC expressed support for a comprehensive EU framework that protects consumers and businesses from greenwashing, ensures legal certainty, and fosters fair competition within the Single Market.
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17 May 2023
Discussing the Green Claims Directive with Head of Unit Emmanuelle Maire
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ms Emmanuelle Maire, Head of Unit at DG ENV, European Commission, and ask her more about the proposed Green Claims Directive and greenwashing in the European tourism and hospitality sector.
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17 May 2023
Energy Performance of Buildings recast: only a balanced approach will allow SMEs to comply
In March 2023, HOTREC has published its position paper, calling on the European Parliament and the Council to find a balanced compromise in their Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings.
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15 March 2023
European Parliament votes on Energy Performance of Buildings: exceptions and derogations are welcomed, incentives are needed
On 9 February 2023, the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) by 49 votes to 18, with 6 abstentions.