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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
REPORTS
ENERGY SAVING INITIATIVES
At Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, LED lighting conversion with replacement points continued to take place
throughout public areas in 2016, generating energy savings and a longer lifespan as compared to traditional lighting.
Start/stop sensors installed on all escalators in 2015 provided estimated energy savings totaling 190,000 kWh and over
S$23,000 in 2016. In 2017, Fan Coil Units ("
FCUs
") will be upgraded to improve air side efficiency by an estimated 20%.
Orchard Hotel is in the process of replacing LED lights in the Orchard Wing and all the emergency staircase lights have
been replaced with LED motion sensor light fittings in 2016. The hotel is also replacing old FCUs and Air Handling Units
("
AHUs
") to a more efficient model, which will further generate savings in energy consumption and expenses.
M Hotel completed most phases of its lift modernisation in 2016 while Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay is progressing
with its lift modernization, which includes regenerative features that lower energy consumption by converting braking
and vertical motion into energy to help power lights and lift motors. Operationally, AHU efficiency was achieved by
running only 2 cooling towers or at 20% of the capacity at night.
M Hotel also upgraded old FCUs and AHUs to a more efficient standard to generate savings in energy consumption
and expenses.
Angsana Velavaru commenced LED lighting conversion in guest villas, common areas and associate areas, in addition to
installing solar water heaters for both guest and associate accommodation.
Hilton Cambridge City Center and Grand Millennium Auckland converted to LED lighting in selected public areas and is
currently assessing feasibility of LED lighting conversion in the back of house areas.
WATER SAVINGS
Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay completed a second water audit to identify further water saving opportunities and adopt
best practices, which were subsequently implemented at the hotel. The hotel also implemented an SS577 water efficiency
management system and achieved NEA gold award certification.
In Japan, MyStays Asakusabashi and Hotel MyStays Kamata in Tokyo introduced a green plan inviting guests who stay four
nights or longer to have their linen changed once every two to three days, instead of on a daily basis.
In the Maldives, water conservation efforts continued at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi through provision of in-house bottled
water, guest choice reduced frequency linen laundry and reduced flow rates for taps and showers. At Angsana
Velavaru, the hotel has begun placing 500ml dummy bottles in water closets to reduce flushing volume in guest and
associate toilets.
RECYCLING EFFORTS
For the Australia Hotels, hazardous waste is sorted for processing in appropriate waste streams, ensuring the responsible
disposal of paper, glass, cardboard and plastic items.
In New Zealand, Grand Millennium Auckland has a recycling programme that has captured an estimated 100 tonnes of
paper and 374 tonnes of co-mingled recycling in 2016. Co-mingled recycling includes items from all F&B outlets, offices
and guest rooms. Collections are made two to three times weekly with the help of independent contractors and recycling
takes place at various transfer stations throughout the city.
OTHER ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABILITY
CDLHT also values the importance of corporate governance and risk management within the sustainability framework.
These aspects are observed at CDLHT and are detailed in the corporate governance section of the Annual Report.
Commencing from the FY 2017 annual report, CDLHT will comply with the new SGX listing rule 711B covering
Environmental, Social and Governance ("
ESG
") information on a ‘Comply or Explain’ basis. CDLHT has appointed an
external consultant to assist with identification of material ESG factors, help refine policies and practices, assist in setting
performance targets and help in the selection of a globally recognised reporting framework.
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