Radisson Hotel Group: Renewable Energy & Net Zero Hotels

According to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the hotel industry needs to reduce its carbon emissions by 66% per room by 2030 and 90% per room by 2050.

Key players in the industry including Radisson Hotel Group are taking steps to achieve this goal, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working towards net zero.

Radisson Hotel Group has been awarded 37th place in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025.

Radisson Hotel Group is committed to reaching a science-based net zero by 2050.

Its near term goals are reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% and reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from fuel and energy related activities by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.

It plans to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, and commits to reaching net zero across its entire value chain by 2050.

It is on the road to achieving these goals, achieving a 35% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint per square metre in 2023, from 2019. 

Federico González, Executive Vice Chairman at Radisson Hotel Group, says: “We have a clear commitment to reach net zero by 2050 and are focused on making a positive impact on the planet, the people and communities, while always delivering an exceptional guest experience and offering our signature ‘Yes I can!’ service.

“I am confident that RHG will continue to lead the way in responsible growth, working towards net positive hospitality in the industry.”

Radisson’s net zero hotels

Two hotels in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio are verified net zero hotels.

These hotels meet the global 2040 net zero standards more than a decade ahead of schedule.

Located in Manchester and Oslo, the hotels have achieved net zero by tackling emissions across the value chain.

Scope 1 and 2 emissions are eliminated through electrification and 100% renewable energy.

The Scope 3 emissions are cut through changes in hotel operations and rethinking the supply chain, with remaining emissions being offset with carbon removal credits.

Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, says: “Aside from the obvious sustainability benefits, a lot of it is about people.

“We’re engaging our guests with sustainability – there is information on the app to see about waste minimisation, our local partners, the chef’s uniforms made partially from recycled material, the sustainable crockery supplier, the upcycled furniture supplier and much more.”

“We’re proud to be sending market signals to clients, owners, our teams and suppliers as well as the other chains.”

Renewable energy: tackling fossil fuels

Radisson Hotel Group aims to have a positive impact on climate change by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.

It is engaged in the energy transition, focused on implementing renewable electricity solutions.

In 2023, 79 of the Group’s hotels operated on 100% renewable energy and 76% of its leased hotels were using renewable energy.

It has partnered with the World Travel and Tourism Council to create the Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative.

This helps hotels set emission reduction targets and move towards a more sustainable hospitality industry.

It includes criteria around reducing energy, water use, waste and carbon emissions.

Radisson Hotel Group implements the initiative in its own hotels by measuring and reducing its emissions, water and waste.

It is moving away from plastic straws and stirrers, single-use plastic water bottles and plastic toiletry bottles, replacing them with reusable and recyclable alternatives.

Across its global portfolio, 65% of RHG’s hotels have a recycling programme in place and 91% have eliminated single-use plastic straws.