B&B HOTEL Guimaraes, Portugal, the first hybrid building, CREE System certified

The first hybrid building CREE system certified
Edition
2023
Competition
Local awards
Type
Winner
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Applied to:

The Hospitality Award for Sustainable Development

This award recognizes outstanding actions in the field of sustainable development that have contributed to ecological sustainability for the community, local populations, employees, and/or tourist sites as well as natural resources in the hospitality industry. The winning action will have demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative initiatives, effective management practices, and a measurable impact on reducing the industry's ecological footprint. This award recognizes programs that have made significant contributions towards a more sustainable future.

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The project:

B&B HOTELS experienced exceptional growth in 2022 and reaffirmed its sustainability commitments with the opening of its 700th hotel, the first 100% eco-designed hotel, in Portugal.

Highlights:

  • Sustainability: The hotel utilizes the Cree Building System, significantly reducing its environmental impact.
    • Carbon Footprint: 60% reduction compared to traditional buildings.
    • Material Savings: 33% reduction in raw materials, particularly concrete.
    • Reusability: Up to 50% of structural elements can be reused.
    • Recycled Materials: Lobby entrance materials include 300kg of fishing nets and 1500kg of post-industrial plastic.

Environmental Initiatives:

  • Low Carbon Footprint: B&B HOTELS has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the market, at 2.11 kg of CO2 per room per day.
  • Plastic-Free: By the end of 2023, all hotels will be free of single-use plastics.
  • Sustainability Certification: In collaboration with SOCOTEC, B&B HOTELS developed the first sustainability certification system for the hospitality industry.

Vision: B&B HOTELS aims to make sustainable hospitality accessible to everyone, continuing its efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices. The 700th hotel exemplifies the group's commitment to innovation and sustainability, setting a benchmark for future developments.