Radisson net-zero portfolio hits 11 hotels, targets 100 by 2030

Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its Verified Net Zero portfolio to 11 hotels, with Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield becoming its second property in the UK to receive the certification, as the Group works towards its target of 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030.

Net-zero operations:

The program covers emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, including energy use, hotel operations and supply chains. Measures include 100% renewable energy, waste reduction, lower-carbon sourcing and more sustainable menus.

Through its partnership with Swedish company Klimato, Radisson develops seasonal menus with carbon footprints reduced by up to 40%. The menus cover breakfast, in-room dining and Meetings & Events, with dishes labelled from A (lowest carbon footprint) to E (highest).

Remaining emissions are offset through nature-based carbon removal credits from Agreena, which works with more than 2,300 farmers across 4.5 million hectares of European farmland.

All hotels undergo independent verification by TÜV Rheinland against an internationally recognized Net Zero Methodology for Hotels.

Sheffield property:

Located in Sheffield city center, the hotel features 154 guest rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Town Hall and Peace Gardens, and six flexible meeting and event spaces with an outdoor terrace.

The property occupies a restored Victorian building, with its renovation supported by heritage specialists. Its certification also aligns with Sheffield’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, following the city’s declaration of a Climate Emergency in 2019.

The expansion of the program is intended to help hotel owners improve energy efficiency and operational performance while enabling guests and corporate customers to reduce the environmental footprint of their stays, meetings and events.

Group targets:

Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability & Security Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, said: “The success of our existing Verified Net Zero hotels is helping us reach our target of 100 hotels by 2030. They reflect growing guest awareness and clear demand for more sustainable travel, meetings and events. The launch of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield as a Verified Net Zero Hotel is particularly meaningful, as it brings together the restoration of an iconic heritage building with the city’s ambition to be a leading green and cultural destination. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional guest experience while reducing our environmental impact across every aspect of our operations. This achievement reflects the commitment of our team and demonstrates that sustainability and outstanding hospitality can go hand in hand.”

Valerie Donaldson, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield, said: “Sheffield has a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability and regeneration, making it a natural fit for the Verified Net Zero program. We are excited to play our part in supporting the city’s sustainable growth while providing our guests, corporate customers and event organizers with the opportunity to choose a hotel committed to reducing its environmental footprint.”