IHG Hotels & Resorts has named Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay as its first property in Asia to join the company’s Low Carbon Pioneer (LCP) programme.
RB Capital owns the 442-room Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay.
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The initiative forms part of IHG’s global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency within its portfolio.
IHG’s LCP comprises hotels that do not use on-site fossil fuels, operate with high energy efficiency, and rely on renewable energy sources.
The hotel, which opened in 2014, has implemented a range of systems aimed at improving environmental performance, including a fully electric kitchen, high-efficiency fixtures for water usage, and hot water heat pumps.
Its energy management system regulates power consumption, while solar glazing and advanced lighting controls contribute to reduced electricity demand.
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By GlobalDataRB Capital Group founder and CEO Kishin RK said: “It is wonderful to see Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay becoming the first IHG hotel in Asia to join IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneer programme.”
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay holds Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, recognised as an international standard for sustainable practices in travel and tourism.
IHG Hotels & Resorts South East Asia & Korea managing director Vivek Bhalla said: “We’ve worked closely with RB Capital for a long time, and we are aligned in our ambition to tackle climate change and manage the environmental impact of our hotels.
“We are committed to working closely with government and industry partners to accelerate sustainability efforts at scale, and hope this inspires many more hotels in the region to follow suit.”
The Singapore Hotel Association and Singapore Tourism Board have introduced the Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, which seeks to raise the sustainability standards of the country’s hospitality sector.
The roadmap targets industry-wide net-zero emissions by 2050 and aims for 60% of hotels to secure recognised sustainability accreditation by 2025, in line with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
IHG has also stated that its upcoming Hotel Indigo Changi Airport, expected to open in 2028, is working towards achieving a “zero-energy” rating under the Singapore Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark Scheme.
The LCP programme supports hotel owners by providing access to green financing options and regulatory compliance opportunities.
According to IHG, the initiative encourages the adoption of sustainable operations and the sharing of knowledge on environmental practices within the hospitality sector.
