Scandic’s sustainability work to inspire Japanese business leaders

Scandic will be showcased as a good example to hundreds of business leaders in Tokyo and Kyoto. Sustainability advisor The Natural Step has organized the seminars intended to inspire Japanese business leaders to be successful in sustainable business practices. Inger Mattsson, Scandic's Sustainability Manager, will explain how Scandic drives sustainable business and present Scandic's successful concept.

"We are happy that we can share our experiences in the area of sustainability with business leaders in Japan and also glad that we will take new influences home with us," says Inger Mattsson, Sustainability Manager at Scandic.

Scandic has one of the leading sustainability programs in the industry, which means that sound environmental, financial and social aspects are reflected in the decisions made daily in the company's operations.

"We have been advising Scandic since the 1990s and Scandic is a pioneer in sustainability. Scandic has introduced many successful initiatives in the areas of environmental and social responsibility over the years, so it feels natural that Scandic should inspire others," says Karin Schulz, General Secretary at The Natural Step.

About Scandic's sustainability work
Scandic is the industry leader when it comes to sustainability and was named the most sustainable hotel operator for the fifth year in a row according to a Sustainable Brands survey of Swedish consumers. Since 1993, Scandic has conducted business based on its best in class sustainability program.

Scandic's sustainability program includes the following at all hotels:

• All employees receive sustainability training
• Scandic measures and reports on energy and water use as well as waste production on a monthly basis
• Scandic carries out at least three activities per year to improve the local community
• Scandic hotels are certified by the Nordic Ecolabel
• Scandic hotels serve organic food and only Fairtrade and UTZ Good Origin certified coffee

Additionally, Scandic has built sustainability into its purchasing and development of all products and services.

For more information about Scandic's sustainability initiatives, visit our environmental work

About Scandic Hotels Group

Scandic is the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries with a network of about 280 hotels with 58,000 rooms in operation and under development, in more than 130 destinations. The company is the leader when it comes to integrating sustainability in all operations and its award-winning Design for All concept ensures that Scandic hotels are accessible to everyone. Well loved by guests and employees, the Scandic Friends loyalty program is the largest in the Nordic hotel industry and the company is one of the most attractive employers in the region. Scandic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.scandichotelsgroup.com

Inger Mattsson
Manager Sustainable Business, Scandic
+46 709 73 5019
Scandic