Net Positive Hospitality for a better world
Driving collaboration for a more sustainable and responsible future for all
The collective power of hospitality
At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, we unite industry leaders to pioneer Net Positive Hospitality that uplifts people, honours the planet, and enriches communities - ensuring destinations thrive for generations.
Our members and partners represent:
66,000
hotels
8 million
rooms globally
300+
brands
50+
supply chain and strategic partners
Vera-FY sustainability data platform
A new ESG Data Management initiative to enable hotel companies collect, verify, benchmark, and distribute data to customers and stakeholders – unlocking the commercial power of sustainability. Vera-FY directly addresses the critical pain point of manual, duplicative data entry, which currently consumes up to 70% of sustainability professionals’ time. The platform, built on the Alliance’s globally recognised methodologies like the Hotel Carbon and Water Measurement Initiatives (HCMI, HWMI) and aligned with its Universal Sustainability KPIs, champions the principle: ‘Collect Once, Reuse Everywhere.’ Powered by BeCause, Vera-FY is governed by the Alliance and its members, ensuring it serves the collective good.
Accelerating the path to Net Positive Hospitality
Our global network is committed to creating a prosperous and responsible hospitality sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes.
Latest news
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and China Photovoltaic Industry Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Global Low-Carbon Transition
Industry resources
People
We have free practical tools, trainings and programmes to support hotels to improve their social responsibility.
Planet
We have range of free tools, research and resources to enable every hotel to manage their environmental impact.
Human rights
Our training and resources support hotels to mitigate human rights risks.
Youth employment
Our programme gives young people the opportunity to gain the skills to start their career.
Climate action
Our tools and resources enable every hotel to manage their carbon emissions.
Water stewardship
Our tools and resources enable every hotel to implement effective water stewardship strategies.
Hospitality Members
Our hospitality members consist of world-leading hotel companies and strategic partners with a combined reach of over 66,000 properties and 8 million rooms – representing more than 300 brands.
Affiliate Members
Our affiliate members represent other partners in the hospitality value chain to further drive collaboration on industry sustainability. This includes real estate owners, investment funds, technology companies, procurement specialists, and legal and consulting firms.
Partners
We partner with philanthropic organisations, non-profits, governments and the private sector who want to work with the hospitality industry to drive action on shared sustainability challenges.
