Member Feature – Park Inn by Radisson, Nairobi Westlands

Lorraine Dixon | March 2020

Park Inn by Radisson, Westlands in Nairobi has once again been awarded the Green Key International Certification in 2020 for its work towards environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism industry.

Since it opened in 2017, the hotel has excelled in driving Radisson Hotel Group’s three Responsible Business Pillars; Think Planet, Think People and Think Community, all while delivering first class guest comfort.

The hotel uses 95% LED lighting and solar power for heating water, significantly saving on energy consumption and costs. Water stewardship is promoted in various ways including through installation of water-efficient equipment and fittings, as well as involvement of guests in a towel and linen recycling programme. There is also a high-tech reverse osmosis plant in the basement that produces drinkable water available from every tap in the hotel. 

Staff are equipped to understand and practice sustainability at work and beyond, through continuous training and information updates on the initiatives by the hotel. Principles of gender empowerment are well demonstrated with more ladies in leadership positions than men. The hotel communicates its efforts to guests through information screens in the main lobby area and TVs in guest rooms. 

All suppliers are empowered to practice responsible business through a comprehensive code of conduct that touches on human rights, business ethics and anti-corruption, and environmental sustainability.  Meaningful engagement with the local community is also important to the hotel, with clean-ups around the hotel, tree planting, and support for children at SOS Children’s Village Nairobi all long-term commitments to impact positively on society. 

Green Key Kenya is proud to have Park Inn by Radisson, Nairobi Westlands in the programme!

Learn more about the hotel here