Twelve properties within the Group portfolio are among the first in their respective countries to receive the GSTC seal of approval.
Hong Kong-– Rosewood Hotel Group (“the Group”) today proudly announces that the Group has received multisite sustainability certification by Bureau Veritas, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council-Accredited Certification Body (“GSTC”) covering 47 properties across its three brands—Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels & Resorts, and Carlyle & Co. Twelve GSTC-certified properties within the Group—spanning countries such as Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Lao P.D.R., Mexico, New Zealand, Saint-Barthélemy, and Virgin Islands (British) — are among the first in their respective countries to receive the GSTC seal of approval. The certification was preceded by successful thorough audits conducted by Bureau Veritas. This marks another milestone in the Group’s journey to create positive impact on people and planet through its business, enabling access to opportunity for everyone in its ecosystem, and embracing circular hospitality and responsible tourism, thus paving the way for the group to become a purpose-led business.
The certification verified that the Group’s operational standards and guest experiences align with four key GSTC Criteria: effective sustainable management, social and economic benefits for local communities, preservation of cultural heritage, and environmental responsibility. A key differentiator of the Group’s ethos is its commitment that sustainability and social impact initiatives are not mandates but core pillars, in which each property embraces every detail — from eco-conscious culinary creations and educational guest programming to sustainable design elements alongside those that celebrate local heritage and artistry, to partnerships that uplift local livelihoods. Every property of Rosewood Hotel Group embodies a commitment to the planet and its people that strive to continue building a future where people and place enrich each other.
Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President of Impact and Sustainability at Rosewood Hotel Group said “At Rosewood, we endeavor to create experiences that are exciting and meaningful, and elevated yet responsible. The GSTC certification is a welcome endorsement that we are affixing this enrichment lens on every part of our business, from hiring, supply chain, and partnerships to procurement, design and more.”
“We extend our congratulations to Rosewood Hotel Group on achieving GSTC certification at a group-wide level, and particularly, twelve certified properties of their portfolio are among the first in their respective countries to receive GSTC-Accredited Certification, the highest level of assurance of credible validation of hotel sustainability claims,” said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. “We hope Rosewood Hotel Group’s achievement will serve as an inspiration for others to embrace and prioritize sustainability with rigorous and credible external verification.”
The GSTC certification is a result of efforts steered by Rosewood Impacts, the group’s roadmap for delivering positive impact on all its communities and our shared planet, which reflects the Group’s ambition to become a purpose-led organization. This year, Rosewood Impacts will continue to empower Rosewood’s community and ecosystems towards a more sustainable future by launching a group-wide carbon-neutrality journey, welcoming five additional properties as Impact Trailblazers, and rolling out more business-with-purpose restaurants at select properties.
