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Developed by Booking.com in collaboration with UN Tourism, this course titled ‘Your journey to more sustainable energy management’ is part of a four-course series on discovering a more sustainable approach to hospitality. The objective of this course is for you to learn about and practice a more sustainable way of tracking and managing your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
This course consists of five modules that will guide you through concepts such as Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality, best practices such as the Glasgow Declaration and how to set a roadmap to reduce your emissions, and practical examples for accommodations around the world.
If you are interested in gaining fundamental knowledge on how to apply a more sustainable approach to your accommodation management, we invite you to take the other three courses in this series, which are also available on the Tourism Online Academy.
What will you learn in this program?.
This course provides an insight into the benefits and challenges that the tourism industry faces in regards to the sector’s social, economical and environmental impact. Specifically, you will learn from field experts and peers the what, the why and the how behind building or shifting your approach to energy consumption and emissions tracking. Discover practical knowledge and cost-effective recommendations that can help you take the next step on your sustainability journey.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?
This program is suitable for accommodation providers (in particular supply managers, community managers, SMEs or short-term rental owners/managers), hospitality professionals and individuals seeking to learn introductory concepts and expand their practical knowledge on managing their energy usage more sustainably and measuring and tracking their emissions.
Whether you are starting your journey towards building a more sustainable business or you have already started, this course is a source of practical insights and inspiration to support you on your path to building more sustainable relations and a more meaningful experience for your guests and staff.
This is achieved through a 100% online training course with short videos featuring professors, readings, quizzes and checklists in each module.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The course will follow the next structure:
Welcome to the course – Introduction
Module 1- The importance of more sustainable energy management
Module 2 – How to calculate and track you greenhouse gas emissions
Module 3 – A guide to reducing you greenhouse gas emissions
Module 4 – How to calculate and track your energy usage
Module 5 – A guide to reducing your energy consumption
Course summary and next steps.
ANNA MA
Senior consultant, ERM
Anna is a Principal Consultant in ERM’s London office who works with global companies developing Net Zero strategies. She has over 14 years of experience as an environmental sustainability professional including expertise in Corporate strategies involving Net Zero, Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, decarbonisation strategy, science-based targets, audit preparation and reporting (i.e., CDP, SECR, DJSI). In addition, Anna has experience in Just Transition, Circular Economy, Waste Management and Climate Change risks and opportunities.
XAVIER FONT
Professor of Professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of Surrey
Xavier is a professor, researcher and consultant specializing in sustainable tourism production and consumption. With expert knowledge on everything from sustainable tourism certification to sustainability marketing and policies, his work has been widely published. He serves as an advisor in the Travalyst coalition, where he uses his research experience to inform efforts and help stakeholders align on sustainability frameworks for the supply chain of the tourism sector.
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If you would like to obtain a certificate of completion, please enroll in Get Certified: Your journey to more sustainable energy management after finishing the MOOC.
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