Change-makers & Calculators

FuturePlus — Beyond ESG measurement

What defines environmental, social, and governance criteria? This data-driven platform and consultancy provides an ESG impact measurement tool, which enables all our hotels to measure and report on internal improvements and  impact. FuturePlus considers around 250 indicators across categories spanning climate action and the environment, diversity and inclusion, our economic chain, and activities of leadership, the workforce, supply chains, carbon footprint, and manufacturing, and taking into account the objective of the UN’s Global Goals.

Sustainable Development Goals — Walking our talk 

The United Nations’ set of 17 interconnected global objectives was established in 2015 to address challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation and promote peace and prosperity — all by 2030, a date which looms ever closer. Originally developed as a framework to spark collective action from governments, businesses, and individuals to work towards a more sustainable, equitable future for all people and the planet, we don’t want to be one of the businesses simply slapping on their brightly-coloured icons where they look good. For us, that means concrete ties — like SDG 6 (clean water) shaping our partnership with Made Blue Foundation, or SDG 10 (reduced inequalities) driving our accessibility with Right Rooms across the portfolio.

These causes and concerns inform our overarching sustainability strategy. It is a reminder that it’s not just nice to care about these many themes; we recognise the need to codify meaningful improvements through cultural and behavioural changes across our businesses.

Reporting and Communicating our Progress

Each year in July, following our carbon audit and set ESG roadmap targets, our full annual impact from the previous year is calculated and collated into ESG Profile documents. These include our hotel energy and ESG related certificates and scores, and our sustainability and community partners. Our Global ESG Report is published in September each year.

Prioritising sustainability with a business approach to our operations and a balanced view of commerce; resources and our people, has added value to many areas of our hotels. There are so many opportunities that come with responsible business, whilst also being authentic to our culture, brand and creating transformative places for people to work and stay.

— Jacqueline Kneebone. Head of Sustainability and Wellness. Lore Group