The Hong Kong Sustainable Communications Association (HKSCA) announced at its annual awards ceremony that the INTERCONTINENTAL GRAND STANFORD HONG KONG has been awarded the 2006 ‘Eco-Hotel Champion’ award.  

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 six years have seen the advancement 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, the implementation of a Building Management System and a water purification system, all resulting in dramatic energy savings and the 2006 ‘Eco-Hotel Champion Award’.  

One of the many projects that the Hotel is currently working on is the replacement of 3 diesel steam boilers, which currently supply the hotel with hot water, heat and steam. InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong will be the first hotel in Hong Kong to convert the diesel boiler steam plant into the electric hybrid water heating system. This is estimated to eliminate flue gas emissions of approx. 1,319,400 m3 annually from the diesel boilers, which means an annual reduction of about 131,940 m3 of carbon dioxide emission to the atmosphere. This will also ensure the reduction of hot air emissions into the environment and of course, waste particles that are associated with burning diesel fluids. 

Commenting on the award, Mr. Peter Pollmeier, General Manager of the hotel stated “Winning the award is a great honor. 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 for the local community. This involves a number of environmental initiatives and also supporting local organizations that provide care for those in greatest need, as providing a better future for all is truly the greatest reward.