The Ascott Limited achieved Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification for half of its eligible property portfolio on Thursday TTR Weekly reported.
This milestone keeps the Singapore-headquartered hospitality company on track to certify its entire eligible portfolio by 2028.
Wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, the company is the first hospitality firm in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Japan to secure GSTC certification for all eligible properties. It has also certified its full eligible portfolio across India, Laos, Europe, and Australia.
Independent audits drive the GSTC certification process, requiring properties to meet global criteria for sustainable management, community impact, cultural heritage, and environmental stewardship. Ascott operates under its global Ascott CARES framework, which aligns directly with GSTC standards.
Ascott Launches CarbonClear Initiative to Reach Net Zero by 2050
To support its long-term environmental targets, the company launched the Ascott CarbonClear Initiative in 2024. This program targets improvements in energy, water, waste, and carbon performance across its global operations.
The operational upgrades back a broader corporate commitment to reach Net Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. In Indonesia, the company expects to certify more than 50 additional properties by the end of 2026. That final push will lift its total certified portfolio share above 65%.
Sustainable Hospitality Questions
What does GSTC certification require from hotels?
Properties must pass independent audits conducted by GSTC-accredited certification bodies. These evaluations test management practices against global criteria for environmental stewardship, cultural heritage preservation, community impact, and sustainable operations.
When must Indonesia finish certification?
Ascott expects to certify all eligible properties in Indonesia by the end of 2026. This timeline will add more than 50 properties to its certified total.