Tree of Life

INTRODUCING ‘TREE OF LIFE’ Dusit’s new sustainability program is officially here. Are you ready to have a positive impact? What is ‘Tree of Life?’ Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Tree of Life is Dusit’s new group-wide sustainability program specially created to ensure we deliver on our promise to have a positive impact wherever we set foot. Tree of Life Dusit’s sustainability program for hotels Planting the seeds for a better future What we do today impacts tomorrow. Tree of Life clarifies Dusit’s sustainability intentions and includes actionable and easy-to-follow steps that hotel teams can take to benefit the environment, colleagues, and their broader communities. In short, it ensures we can carry out our business and deliver services with genuine care for the environment and society. Internal collaboration and regular communication will be key to the program’s success. How it works The program has 31 criteria aligned with selected United Nations' global sustainable development goals, as well as industry-specific targets. It includes Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) elements, ensuring that Dusit properties operate as sustainably as possible. There are four levels of achievement for hotels to aim for, starting with eight standards in the mandatory Level 1. Hotels are awarded ‘leaves’ based on their achievement level – and the more leaves each hotel receives, the better! The program focuses on water and energy use, waste management, and GHG (Greenhouse Gases) emissions, with hotels that exceed the compulsory criteria in Level 1 being eligible to move up the levels. Think of it as healthy – and sustainable – competition! Growing sustainably together 1 leaf 2 leaves 3 leaves 4 leaves (Mandatory) Requires a Level 1 Requires a Level 2 Requires a Level 3 pass and the pass and the pass and the Includes eight essential criteria. Three of achievement of achievement of achievement of 28 these are compulsory KPIs for 2023 18 criteria. 23 criteria. criteria. (including banning the use of vulnerable species, minimising waste, and eliminating the use of single use plastic in FOH). All eight criteria will be mandatory in 2024. Sustainability Matters