Luxury Lifestyle Awards is thrilled to announce that after a comprehensive research and assessment process, Amari Kuala Lumpur has been honored with the International Sustainability Award in recognition of its unwavering dedication to a more sustainable future. The award celebrates Amari Kuala Lumpur’s innovative approaches and impactful initiatives that align with global sustainability goals, showcasing the hotel as a leader in the hospitality industry’s green movement. 

Amari Kuala Lumpur’s success stems from its focus on four key sustainability goals: 

1. Affordable and Clean Energy 
2. Sustainable Cities and Communities 
3. Responsible Consumption and Production 
4. Partnerships for the Goals 

Each of these pillars is supported by specific, tangible actions taken by the hotel to minimize its environmental footprint while maximizing positive social impact. 

Affordable and Clean Energy 

Amari Kuala Lumpur takes a proactive stance in generating green revenue through value created from recycling within the workplace. The hotel’s commitment to transparency in both financial and sustainability reporting ensures accountability, and their focus on human capital – addressing issues like labor relations and cybersecurity – complements their mission to balance environmental and social sustainability. Additionally, the inclusion of women on the corporate board highlights their dedication to diversity and inclusion. 

Sustainable Cities and Communities 

Through Green Engagement initiatives, Amari Kuala Lumpur transforms its meetings and conferences into environmentally conscious events. The hotel has implemented action plans that reduce the environmental impact of these gatherings by minimizing disposable materials, offering healthy and locally sourced food options, and incorporating vegetarian or vegan meals. Furthermore, sustainability is ingrained in daily operations, with reminders on recycling, reducing, and reusing during departmental meetings. Amari Kuala Lumpur also supports local communities through impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, such as partnerships with NGOs like The Lost Food Project and Food Aid Foundation, where excess food from the hotel’s buffet is donated to those in need. 

Responsible Consumption and Production 

Amari Kuala Lumpur emphasizes Green Purchasing by sourcing products from eco-friendly and local suppliers, ensuring that every aspect of their operations promotes responsible consumption. For example, they’ve replaced traditional fresh flower decorations with sustainable, Songket-inspired cloth flowers as guest souvenirs. The hotel also uses biodegradable dry products and refillable stone-powder dispensers in guest rooms, reducing single-use plastic waste. In line with their commitment to supporting local communities, they offer ethical coffee capsules from Doi Chang, helping to foster a sustainable future for local producers. 

The hotel takes a conscious approach to dining, meticulously sourcing ingredients from local producers and embracing the farm-to-table movement with their own kitchen gardens for zero-mile freshness. They also prioritize biodegradable waste management, turning kitchen waste into fertilizer, and creatively upcycle surplus ingredients into delightful dishes, ensuring that no food goes to waste. This commitment to sustainability extends to friendly travel options as well, with takeaway containers, paper bags, glass bottles, and paper straws replacing less sustainable alternatives. In addition, Amari Kuala Lumpur uses recycled paper and digital menus to further reduce paper waste. 

Partnerships for the Goals 

The hotel’s Green Operation program highlights its holistic approach to sustainability. With a dedicated sustainability team and clear objectives, including waste reduction and sourcing local food, Amari Kuala Lumpur actively engages both staff and local communities in their environmental efforts. They monitor progress through key performance indicators, ensuring that their initiatives create lasting, measurable impact. 

Amari Kuala Lumpur’s International Sustainability Award serves as a recognition of the hotel’s tireless work toward achieving a sustainable future. With a focus on innovative solutions, responsible practices, and meaningful community partnerships, Amari Kuala Lumpur is leading the way in reshaping the hospitality industry for the better. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.amari.com/sustainability