GREEN Pursuits
GREEN Pursuits - a podcast by GREEN Hospitality, covers all issues related to ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) challenges in hospitality and travel industry.
Join us as we interview practitioners, experts, business owners and academics with an aim to provide bite-sized advice on how to improve ESG performance in hotels, airlines, F&Bs and other organizations to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
LATEST EPISODES
8 May 2024
A WORLD OF SEAMLESS LUXURY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Oscar Romero, CDO Six Senses
Six Senses has redefined hospitality for over 30 years, blending luxury with sustainability. With 26 properties across 19 countries, their ESG strategy focuses on people, planet, and profit. Key initiatives include Earth Lab for reduced consumption, the Sustainability Fund for conservation, and a Farm-to-Fork approach with local, organic produce. Discover how Six Senses is reshaping hospitality for a sustainable future.
16 April 2024
FROM PLATE TO PLANET: RETHINKING HOSPITALITY WITH MAXIMAL CONCEPTS
Matt Reid, Co-Founder
The food industry is at a crossroads, facing sustainability, ethical supply chains, and food waste challenges. Leading this shift is Maximal Concepts, an award-winning restaurant group committed to sustainable practices. Discover their innovations in waste management, supply chain rebuilding, and technology-driven solutions like KIN, which reduces food’s carbon footprint. From redefining luxury Chinese cuisine at Mott 32 to tackling industry challenges, Maximal Concepts is shaping a more sustainable future in hospitality.
19 March 2024
UNLEASHING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Kanika Jhunjhnuwala, Exeuctive Director
Sustainability is reshaping hospitality as hotels adopt waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy practices. In this episode, explore Sudima Hotel’s innovative technologies and Maori-inspired ESG values driving regenerative hospitality. Learn how they balance environmental goals with financial challenges, setting a new standard for sustainable travel.
22 February 2024
CURIOUS FLAVORS AND ETHICAL PRACTICES: THE WORLD OF CRAFT CHOCOLATE
Amit Oz and Celine Herren, Founders
Conspiracy Chocolate is a Hong Kong-based bean-to-bar chocolate company using cacao from a single farm in Dak Lak, Vietnam. Handcrafted with only two ingredients—cacao beans and raw organic cane sugar—their chocolate retains the natural taste and health benefits of cacao. Founded in 2018 by Amit Oz and Celine Herren, the brand explores unique flavor combinations with spices, nuts, and herbs, highlighting chocolate’s versatility. Naturally vegan and rich in nutrients, their craft chocolate offers a healthy, delicious alternative to commercial options, promoting awareness of artisanal chocolate in Hong Kong.
7 February 2024
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION: SINO GROUP'S ESG STRATEGY
Melanie Kwok’s, Senior Sustainability Manager
Join us as we dive into the world of sustainable development with a special guest, Melanie Kwok, Senior Sustainability Manager of Sino Group. In this episode, Melanie will unveil the inner workings of Sino Group's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy. Discover how they integrate sustainability into their core business operations and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.