Embracing Sustainability

Wyld, Lisa and Schmitz, Birte (2025) Embracing Sustainability. In: Addressing Contemporary Challenges in the B2B Hospitality Sector. IGI Global, pp. 1-34. ISBN 9798369397633

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Abstract

This chapter explores the increasing importance of sustainability in the business-to-business (B2B) hospitality industry. It highlights the drivers behind this shift, including customer demand, regulatory pressures, and the need for sustainable finance. The chapter discusses the concept of “wicked problems” associated with sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising the complexity and necessity of collaborative efforts among stakeholders. Key areas covered include the environmental impact of the hospitality industry, particularly in terms of food waste and resource consumption and underscores the financial and reputational benefits of adopting sustainable practices, it also addresses the challenges businesses face. The chapter concludes by discussing future trends in sustainable hospitality, including the integration of advanced energy management systems, renewable energy sources, circular economy principles, and water conservation technologies.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	** From Crossref book chapters via Jisc Publications Router ** History: ppub 30-04-2025; issued 30-04-2025.
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Date Deposited:	29 May 2025 10:23
Last Modified:	29 May 2025 11:18
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/20463

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