What new offerings has your company launched recently?
Avram: We launched our company Avani in the UAE this October, providing 100% sustainable disposable packaging solutions and compostable plastic alternatives for the hospitality and retail industries. As well as Avani Bags, our range includes: Bio-Paper Cups and Bio Paper Bowls which are certified biodegradable and compostable by international standards; The Bio-Pla Cup and Straws that perform like traditional plastic but are 100% certified biodegradable and compostable; Bio-Paper Straws that utilise plant-based inner wax coating and are 100% biodegradable; Bio-Bagasse Box, made of sugar cane and provides an amazing biodegradable solution for takeaway and come in a range of sizes; and our Bio-Cutlery which is made from birchwood from FSC certified forests.
Diab: We have just launched HEP, an online portal which will help hospitality groups align their utilities and sustainability management across all their properties. It will lead to a reduction in energy costs, in addition to improving their sustainability footprint. HEP was developed as a result of our 22 years working with over 250 hotel properties in 23 countries.
Johanssen: The Nordic mixer tap which is connected to our chiller and provides filtered chilled and sparkling water is our latest offering. Quooker also provides sustainable glass bottles in different sizes, with or without branding, to serve water in cafés, restaurants etc.
Le Biavant: Farnek has been accredited by the Dubai Regulatory & Supervisory Bureau, as an Energy Services Company (ESCO). That means we are qualified to identify, design, deliver and even finance energy reducing projects. By investing in equipment and materials that will generate energy efficiencies, we can also guarantee the energy savings and the return on investment.
How does your company help hotel clients to achieve sustainability goals?
Avram: The main challenge for mid-market hoteliers is price point and the cost implications often associated with switching to more sustainable solutions. With advancements in technology, however, sustainable alternatives are no longer as prohibitive for mid-market hoteliers to adopt and at Avani we aim to drive awareness and education of the benefits of our new range of products. Some are slightly more expensive but most are as competitive on price as less sustainable options.
Diab: One of the main challenges is access to the necessary funds to implement improvement schemes. At EEG we can assist by taking a direct role in financing for sure, or else we have also worked extensively across many countries in assisting clients apply for existing agencies funding (AFD, UNDP etc).
Johanssen: Our systems help with savings on energy and drinking water. We help eliminate the use of plastic bottled water.
Le Biavant: Our Hotel Optimizer software can potentially save hotels million as well as make operations more environmentally-friendly. Green Globe certification is a great platform to ensure all levels of requirement are tackled in all departments. It is a seal of approval, that your hotel has matched designated international standards of sustainability. Another major issue for hotels is proper management of the waste it generates. We have developed very affordable packages that include a complete audit of hotel operations supported by tailor-made suggestions on how to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in specific areas while benefitting from rebates or reduced collection fees.
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