Ecostars Convenes Inaugural Sustainable Hospitality Forum in Singapore

Senior sustainability leaders from the region's major hotel groups gathered in Singapore for a closed-door roundtable on turning sustainability ambition into measurable progress.

Industry Leaders Convene
- Ecostars hosted its first Sustainable Hospitality Forum in Southeast Asia on October 20 at Hilton Singapore Orchard.
- The event brought together senior sustainability and operations leaders from leading hotel groups.

Key Discussion Theme
- Focused on how the hospitality industry can move from sustainability ambitions to measurable results.

Major Priorities Identified
1. Data-Driven Sustainability
- Emphasis on measuring energy, water, carbon, and waste performance.
- Reliable data seen as essential for setting targets, improving transparency, and tracking progress.

2. Circularity and Waste Reduction
- Reducing waste and rethinking food and beverage operations were highlighted as opportunities for both sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Participants noted the importance of adapting initiatives to local recycling infrastructure.

3. Biodiversity and Responsible Sourcing
- Protecting ecosystems such as forests, coral reefs, and mangroves was identified as a regional priority.
- Preference for local and responsibly sourced suppliers to strengthen community resilience and sustainability.

Social Sustainability
- Discussions also covered employee education and responsible employment practices.
- Recognized as key to embedding sustainability into everyday hotel operations.

Looking Ahead
- Ecostars announced that the Singapore event is the first in a continuing series of sustainable hospitality forums across Southeast Asia.