Radisson Launches Two ‘Net Zero’ Hotels, Says Financing Gaps Are Slowing Climate Progress
While Radisson sees strong potential in scaling this model, financial constraints are holding back further expansion.
Radisson has unveiled two new hotels it says are verified as net zero – one in Manchester, UK, and the other in Oslo, Norway.
In Manchester, the hotel’s water and central heating systems are powered by heat pumps that do not rely on fossil fuels.
In Oslo, the property uses a combination of renewable electricity and district heating provided by the city, one of the few in Europe where district heating is entirely powered by renewable sources.
Radisson said the hotels were assessed using the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels and are designed to minimize emissions across all aspects of their operations, from restaurant menus to supplier partnerships.
Radisson says the new hotels will have carbon footprint labelling on the menus. Credit: Radisson.Each has reduced its carbon footprint by rethinking food sourcing and aligning with vendors committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Both properties feature the “net zero” designation in their names:
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