{"id":66959,"date":"2024-11-14T12:04:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T04:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=66959"},"modified":"2024-11-14T12:05:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T04:05:30","slug":"robinsons-hotels-and-resorts-rhr-partner-with-skye-renewables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2024\/11\/14\/robinsons-hotels-and-resorts-rhr-partner-with-skye-renewables\/","title":{"rendered":"Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) partner with Skye Renewables\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a landmark move towards sustainability, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Skye Renewables to transition several of its hotels to renewable energy. This partnership underscores RHR\u2019s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint through solar power.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a signing ceremony held at Midtown Hall in Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha, RHR\u2019s Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager, Barun Jolly, emphasized the company’s goal of long-term sustainability. \u201cRobinsons Land Corporation has a strong ethos of being a sustainable company, and at Robinsons Hotel and Resorts, we are aligning with that vision by reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy,\u201d said Jolly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe sought a partner who could help us move towards renewable energy efficiently, and Skye Renewables met all our criteria,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Towards Renewable Energy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will initially cover three hotels\u2014Summit Hotel Naga, Go Hotels Plus Naga, and Grand Summit General Santos. These properties will soon be powered by rooftop solar systems, which include a state-of-the-art Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) system, marking a major step in RHR’s sustainability strategy. This initiative is part of RHR\u2019s broader goal to have 10% of its energy usage come from renewable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolly highlighted the meticulous process in choosing Skye Renewables as their partner. \u201cWe evaluated several companies, but Skye\u2019s expertise, agility, and commitment to the project made them stand out,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir thorough research, including shadow maps and output utilization studies, gave us confidence in their capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting Skye as their partner was based on three vital criteria: credibility, ability to address RHR\u2019s specific needs, and long-term commitment. \u201cFor hotels, solar projects represent not just an environmental initiative but an economic one\u2014our assets require significant capital investment, so protecting them is paramount. Skye not only thoroughly addressed our concerns about installation impact but also provided actionable solutions and committed to remediating any potential issues. That level of commitment is rare in this industry,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to moving towards renewable energy, RHR is actively reducing its environmental impact in other ways. Robinson Hotels and Resorts Vice President Annalyn Yap shared how RHR had already replaced single-use plastic amenities with bulk dispensers and introduced water in glass bottles across its international brands. \u201cThese efforts are part of our mission to minimize plastic waste and improve overall sustainability,\u201d Yap added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, according to Lucky Jay Damaso, Corporate Energy Head of Robinsons Land Corporation, the solar installations at Naga and General Santos will result in significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions. \u201cThese installations will help reduce the hotels’ carbon emissions by 10% to 15%, translating to around 460,000 kWh of renewable energy annually and over 326 metric tons of carbon dioxide avoided equivalent to 5,314 Trees planted\u201d Lucky explained. This reduction will help RHR contribute to RLC’s larger sustainability goals and decrease its overall greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expansion Plans<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RHR currently operates 26 company-owned hotels across the Philippines, with plans to expand the solar initiative to other properties. \u201cThis partnership is a pilot project,\u201d Jolly explained. \u201cIf it proves successful, we will extend it to more hotels in our portfolio, potentially covering all 30 properties, including four new hotels set to open soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skye Renewables\u2019 Head of Philippines, Gary Espino, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, noting that this project aligns perfectly with the company’s goal of providing clean, cost-effective energy to businesses across Southeast Asia. \u201cWe are thrilled to be partnering with RHR, one of the most iconic hospitality brands in the Philippines. This is a significant step towards a sustainable future,\u201d Espino said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Commitment to Sustainability<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RHR\u2019s leadership is firm in its dedication to sustainability. Yap noted the company\u2019s commitment to sustainability. \u201cWe understand the role we play in the communities where we are located. We take that very seriously and we also want to make sure that we do our part in looking after Mother Earth, which is the only home we have,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolly could not agree more. He noted that \u201cour commitment to a greener environment is resolute,\u201d said Jolly. \u201cAs one of the largest hotel operators in the country, we believe it’s our responsibility to lead the hospitality industry in sustainable practices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this partnership, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts and Skye Renewables are setting a new standard for sustainability in the hospitality sector, proving that businesses can operate responsibly while also achieving significant cost savings. As the demand for greener business practices grows, this collaboration demonstrates the power of partnerships in achieving ambitious sustainability goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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