sustainability reportPASSION<strong>ASIAN</strong> <strong>HOTELS</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>PROPERTIES</strong> <strong>PLC</strong>Annual Report <strong>2012</strong> /<strong>13</strong>84Carbon FootprintCinnamon Grand Colombo carbon emission is measured using Greenhouse Gas Protocolgoverned by the World Resource Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for SustainableDevelopment (WBCSD). The hotel’s boundary for the emission measurement has beengoverned by scope 1 and scope 2. GHG emissions occurring directly from the source thatare owned or controlled by the organisation is Scope 1 and indirect emission generated in theproduction of electricity consumed being Scope 2.Emission Factor 2011/12 <strong>2012</strong>/<strong>13</strong>Co2 Footprint - Direct energyMT 1,905 1,803through primary Sources (Scope 1)Co2 Footprint - Indirect energyMT 10,229 9,451through primary Sources (Scope 2)Total CO2 Footprint MT 12,<strong>13</strong>4 11,254The Carbon Footprint total Co2 (MT) is gradually on a decreasing trend with a total decrease of7% compared to last year’s 12,<strong>13</strong>4 Co2 (MT) due to the energy initiatives incorporated and themonitoring of continuous improvements.In the financial year under review, our Carbon Footprint has been measured at 11,254 MT Co2.This is further sub categorised into 1,803 MT of Scope 1 direct emissions and 9,451 MT ofScope 2 indirect emissions. The Carbon Footprint has decreased from 12,<strong>13</strong>4 MT in 2011/12to 11,254 MT in <strong>2012</strong>/<strong>13</strong>, a decrease of 7%. Cinnamon Grand Colombo with its numerousinitiatives and constant monitoring of its processes has achieved the decrease of emissionsgenerated from operations.The main component of carbon emission is electricity, from the main grid contributing to 84% ofthe Carbon Footprint, which is a decrease of 7% compared to last year. This is mainly attributedto the efficient use of energy in all areas of the hotel.Solid Waste ManagementCinnamon Grand has a well-established solid waste management system that is monitoreddaily. Solid waste is categorised, measured, disposed of and recycled. Glass / plastic bottlesand waste paper are all recycled. Used oil is reused, a total of 100% of food waste is sent to thepiggeries.The following initiatives were carried outfor reducing and recycling solid waste:• Used cooking oil from the kitchen isutilised in place of furnace oil neededfor the boilers. The boilers were fedwith 6981 litres of used cooking oil thisfinancial year, which would otherwise haveto be purchased, aiding the reduction ofcarbon emission by 30%.• Each month we monitor A4 paperbundles (500 sheets = 01bundle) fromthe stores to each department againstthe previous year. Each department isgiven a target of a 5% reduction from lastyear and we have achieved a remarkablereduction of 6%. Total usage in <strong>2012</strong>/<strong>13</strong>was 2,236 bundles and 2,401 bundles in2011/12. Thus a saving of 165 bundlesthis financial year.• E -waste, which includes computerequipment and mobile phones arecollected and given to the “Think Green”company for recycling. CFL and tubelights are given to the “Orange” companyfor recycling. In the financial year underreview 177.65 kg were given for recycling.• All waste water is monitored and sent tothe municipal drainage system. A wastewater treatment plant is in the pipeline forthe next financial year.• All cleaning chemicals used arebiodegradable products from certifiedcompanies.• The Company only uses paint with noadded lead and mercury.• SGS Lanka carries out an annualboundary noise testing during the day aswell as in the night for all four boundariesof the properties and we have alwaysbeen within the stipulated amount.• Garden refuse, left over fruit cuts, vegetableand flower cuts are collected in a separatearea for compost which is sufficient forreuse as compost in the gardens.
PASSION sustainability report85 <strong>ASIAN</strong> <strong>HOTELS</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>PROPERTIES</strong> <strong>PLC</strong>Annual Report <strong>2012</strong> /<strong>13</strong>• Green cards are placed in guest rooms stating that linen will only be changed at the request of the guest. “Save the Planet” cards are alsoplaced in the rooms depicting 50 ways of saving the planet for awareness of the guests.• All executives are entitled to laundry facilities and clothes will only be accepted when brought in the cloth bags provided by the hotel, therebyencouraging the use of environmental friendly products.• The plastic containers for shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and lotion are given for recycling.• The Hotel only deals with waste collectors that are registered with the Central Environmental Authority.• Paper-based TV guides were replaced with digital guides in order to save paper and unnecessary wastage.• Regular seminars and campaigns are held for our suppliers, with emphasis on water, waste, energy management, environmentally friendlysourcing and packaging.• Newspapers are provided to guests only on request to reduce paper waste.The table below highlights some of the results of the initiatives listed above:Item Description Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total12 3 4Wet Garbage(KGs)Collected by three piggery farms to feed the pigs 152,871 229,604 243,817 199,155 825,447Kitchen Used Oil(KGs)Plastic andPolythene (KGs)Used for the hotel’s boilers 1,089 1,451 1,721 2,022 6,283Given to Central Environmental Authority listed collectors forrecycling3,558 6,448 5,435 5,080 20,521Paper (KGs)Given to Central Environmental Authority listed collectors forrecycling4,481 6,339 6,263 5,876 22,959Glass bottles(KGs)Given to Piramal Glass Company for recycling 1,626 5,720 9,984 5,216 22,546HazardousWaste (KGs)(E-Waste and CFLand Tube Bulbs)All E-Waste is collected by "ThinkGreen" and all CFL andTube Bulbs are collected by "Orange". Both Companies areregistered with the Central Environmental Authority65 27 66 101 259Metal Tins andCans (KGs)Given for recycling to the same collector as Plastic andPolythene179 872 383 415 1,849Composting (KGs) Composting is processed in the hotel and used for the gardenareas815 8,529 9,389 10,836 29,569Landfill Waste(KGs)Given to the Colombo Municipal Council for dumping 32,400 32,400 32,400 32,400 129,600Total Waste 1,059,033Total Waste Recycled and Reused: 88% 929,658Total Waste sent for landfill: 12% 129,375