First Central Hotel Receives Green Certification

Dubai-based First Central Hotel Suites has been awarded Green Key Certification for its commitment to green practices, including a host of environment-friendly energy, water and waste management initiatives, a press statement has said.

Speaking of the achievement, First Central Hotel Suites general manager Wael El Behi said: “Our energy efficiency best practices helped us to reduce the energy bill by 4% in 2016 compared to 2015. We are now using LED lights all over the hotel with over 5000 bulbs changed last year to meet Green Key objectives. By changing day to day habits we could all make the world a better place for our future generations”.

“In line with the commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we are delighted to receive the Green Key Certification that is recognized worldwide.

“It is a great environmental initiative that has been instrumental in mobilizing global action on raising awareness about the need to conserve our environment and we are proud to be part of it.

El Behi added: “We have had an overwhelming response from our staff and guests who are enthusiastically participating and engaging in green initiatives. From conserving water to recycling materials and saving energy, they are keen to assert their green credentials.”

Green Key is a sustainability certification program for hotels and accommodation that was developed by the Foundation for Environment Education and is recognized by the World Tourism Organisation and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).