Environmental Sustainability Practices Implemented by South Africa's Leading Accommodation Establishments

George Maeti and Rasethuntsa Boitumelo Caroline

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Abstract: The hotel industry contributes towards job creation, poverty alleviation and heightens the global economy. Nevertheless, some of its activities yield greenhouse gases, consume natural resources, and generate solid and liquid waste, degrading the environment. The study aims at identifying the strategies that five selected accommodation establishments in South Africa embark on, to ensure environmental sustainability. Secondary data method of qualitative research was used to generate information therein, and the collected data was classified under five headings: water conservation practices, wastewater management, energy conservation, solid waste management, and air pollution and management. The study findings highlight that the majority of establishments do not have formal green policies; however, they apply numerous mechanisms to curb environmental degradation. Approximately 27.5% of the establishments have water conservation practices in place, 15% have green wastewater management practices, 22.5% conserve energy, and solid waste is managed by 10%, and another 10% have acceptable outdoor air quality control practices. The study contributes towards awareness of green practices that can be utilised by lodging facilities. Furthermore, lodging establishments whose mandate is environmental protection have the ability to improve economic development since there is mounting global concern in the conservation of natural resources, safety, and human and ecosystem health.

Keywords: environment; sustainability; accommodation establishments; South Africa; strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.115532

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