Sustainability Integration for a Global Luxury Hospitality Brand
Sustainability was not treated as a silo—but as a design, operational, and cultural foundation. The work prioritized systems that could be measured, maintained, and felt—by both guests and internal teams. By aligning strategy, design, and guest experience, the brand built long-term value through integrity, not performance alone.
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Led the development and execution of a comprehensive sustainability strategy across a global portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels, branded residences, and wellness destinations. The work spanned operations, design, development, and guest experience—ensuring sustainability was not an afterthought, but a central organizing principle.
The program was designed to be adaptable across regions while maintaining brand-wide coherence and integrity.
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Establish a scalable, brand-aligned sustainability framework
Integrate regenerative principles into property design and development standards
Create meaningful guest experiences rooted in environmental awareness
Build internal systems for consistent environmental and social reporting
Develop a global team structure to embed sustainability on-property and at HQ
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Designed and implemented a company-wide sustainability management framework, including KPIs, operational standards, and long-range goals
Developed design briefs and technical guidance for architects and consultants to align with regenerative design principles
Launched a multi-tiered sustainability leadership structure: corporate director, on-property sustainability managers, and spa-based champions
Oversaw internal education programs and created performance incentives to embed sustainability across departments
Directed environmental tracking systems across energy, water, waste, and carbon, aligned with recognized frameworks
Managed a global community investment fund linked to measurable impact initiatives
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Achieved environmental certification (LEED, EarthCheck) across multiple properties
Delivered year-over-year reductions in energy, water, and waste across the portfolio
Elevated sustainability as a brand signature—woven into operations, wellness programs, and guest interaction
Strengthened ESG positioning in advance of successful brand acquisition by a global hospitality group