In a world where sustainability is at the heart of consumer decisions, Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires stand out as pioneers in responsible hospitality by obtaining the Sustainability Ecoseal, the highest distinction awarded by the Ecoseals Program of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.
About the Ecoseals program
This voluntary membership program aims to promote the development and implementation of sustainability plans in public and private establishments. Luxury hotels were awarded for implementing sustainable practices in five key areas: Water, Energy, Waste, Supplies and Environmental Management. By meeting the requirements of each area, establishments receive a specific Ecoseal. Obtaining all these Ecoseals allows the hotel to achieve the Sustainability Ecoseal, the highest distinction awarded by the program.
Benefits of the Ecosellos Program for Hotels
The commitment of hotels to the Ecosellos Program not only reflects their dedication to environmental care, but also allows them to access a series of significant benefits. These include training and assistance at each stage of the program, access to methodological tools and environmental management instruments, among others.
Likewise, the Ecoseals obtained by Sheraton Buenos Aires and Park Tower can be used in their institutional communications, highlighting their commitment to sustainability through various graphic, television and digital media.
Luxurious & Sustainable
Both hotels not only work constantly to offer high-quality service, but are also committed to caring for the environment in every possible way. For this reason, their efforts resulted in them obtaining the highest recognition, the Sustainability Ecoseal. With this distinction, Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and Park Tower Hotel not only reinforce their leadership in the hotel industry, but also inspire the community to build a greener future.
Sustainability in action. Both Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and Park Tower Hotel carry out sustainable actions every day. Both hotels have an advanced waste segregation system, recycling cardboard, paper, plastics, glass and organic waste. In addition, they actively participate in the circular economy, collaborating with cooperatives and making donations.
In terms of reducing energy consumption, they implemented LED lighting, sensors in public bathrooms and elevators, and photocells in areas with windows to optimize their use.
Charging points for electric cars will soon be installed, encouraging more sustainable mobility. In addition, training programs were developed for staff, such as the “ABC of Recycling and Circular Economy”, and vertical gardens and an organic garden were implemented to promote environmental awareness among employees.
Finally, hotels are also working on automating sanitary systems, regulating boiler burners and eliminating bathtubs, with the aim of reducing water and energy consumption.