A New Vision for Sustainable Luxury
MO.RE aims to move beyond incremental environmental measures to create lasting positive impacts for destinations, communities and ecosystems. Its three pillars will guide decisions throughout the hotel lifecycle, from investment and design to daily operations and guest experiences.
Resilience and Reconnection at the Heart of the Guest Experience
The first pillar, REsilience, focuses on preparing hotels and destinations for climate-related challenges. The Group will develop a climate-risk profile for each property, establish a pathway towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and improve visibility into Scope 3 emissions across its value chain. Through REconnection, Mandarin Oriental also seeks to make sustainability an integral part of the guest and colleague experience. Initiatives include a Biodiversity Kids Club to encourage younger guests to discover and protect nature, annual MO Family Days for colleagues and their families, and immersive culinary and wellness experiences inspired by local culture and natural surroundings.
Regeneration Through Nature, Culture and Community
The third pillar, REgeneration, aims to create a positive and lasting contribution to the destinations where Mandarin Oriental operates. Planned initiatives include protecting and restoring priority natural habitats, expanding access to vocational education and hospitality careers, and supporting artists, artisans and living cultural heritage through arts and crafts programmes. The Group will also mobilise its Celebrity Fans ambassadors to support charitable causes and local communities. By combining environmental responsibility with cultural preservation and social investment, MO.RE establishes a framework for integrating sustainability into luxury hospitality while strengthening the ecosystems, skills and communities that help exceptional guest experiences thrive.
Source : https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4135010/mandarin-oriental-launches-more-to-redefine-sustainability-in-luxury-hospitality
