Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei wins sustainability gold award and environmental certification

        Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei adheres to the core values of "benefiting society" and has long implemented environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) goals. On the occasion of celebrating its 30th anniversary, it has once again achieved excellent results. In addition to standing out in the "2024 First Taipei Sustainable Accommodation Gold Award" organized by the Taipei City Government Tourism and Communication Bureau, it received the highest honor gold award and was awarded the "Bronze Environmental Protection Label Hotel" certification by the Ministry of Environment.

        Taipei Far Eastern Group Shangri La Heritage Classic Innovation Sustainable

                Since its establishment 30 years ago, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei has been committed to implementing the "Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Plan". It adopts energy-saving light bulbs, circular electric elevators, water-saving devices, and a comprehensive sewage treatment system, covering carbon emission management, energy and water resource conservation, and waste reduction. Since 2001, it has continuously maintained ISO14001 environmental management system certification. Starting from 2022, Shangri La Group will fully implement its global plastic reduction strategy, adopting large bottled bath products, eco-friendly takeaway packaging, encouraging customers to bring their own shopping bags and eco-friendly cups, actively promoting electronic management, replacing paper posters with electronic billboards, and responding to the "Earth Hour" light off campaign to enhance the environmental awareness of employees and guests.

        In 2023, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei was awarded the "Taipei Green Tourism Label" by the Taipei City Tourism and Communications Bureau, and signed the "Sustainable Green Tourism Declaration" with nearly a hundred hotels, advocating for reducing the use of bottled water, promoting the use of public transportation, reducing room cleaning frequency, and responding to the global 2050 net zero emissions goal. In recent years, hotels have been continuously exploring innovative solutions to promote green travel. In addition to pioneering the "Love Sustainable and Environmental Friendly Wedding", they have also partnered with LG Electronics to set up smart appliances in guest rooms and offered free electric vehicle test drives in partnership with BMW, allowing guests to experience a low-carbon and sustainable travel mode.

        In December 2024, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei received another honor, winning the "2024 First Taipei Sustainable Accommodation Gold Award" from the Taipei City Government Tourism and Communications Bureau, as well as the "Bronze Environmental Label Hotel" certification from the Ministry of Environment. Marco Vazzoler, Regional President of Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei, stated that receiving two awards this time is not only the best recognition of the hotel team, but also demonstrates the hotel's outstanding achievements and determination in implementing Sustainability Development.

        In accordance with the relevant regulations of the Environmental Management Agency, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei will no longer proactively provide disposable room amenities from January 1, 2025. Instead, guests are invited to participate in environmental protection measures such as turning off the faucet, using a shower instead of a bath, turning off lights, reusing towels and bed towels, etc., in order to maintain the sustainable development of the earth's environment.

        Spread Love and Hope Taipei Far Eastern Group Shangri La Charity Warmth Action

        Taipei Far Eastern Group Shangri La actively participates in public welfare and has long supported Taiwan International Children's Village, Huashan Foundation Groups such as the Taiwan Black Bear Conservation Association set up donation boxes in the lobby during Christmas each year, inviting guests to participate in public welfare through small donations.

        In addition, the hotel has launched the "Pink Public Welfare Afternoon Tea" during International Breast Cancer Prevention and Control Month for several consecutive years, donating 15% of its net sales profit to the Taiwan Cancer Clinical Research and Development Foundation to support breast cancer prevention and control work. The President of Wanzuo East Region personally led employees to participate in the "Skirt Pengpeng RUN" breast cancer prevention and control public welfare road run. Not only that, the restaurant has also partnered with the social organization Xiyuan Association to launch the "Xianggong One Day Cantonese Chef" Dream Fulfillment Program, helping Xiyuan children experience their dream of becoming a chef.

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