, August 22, 2011 /ChinaNewswire.com - Xinwengao.com/ - Beijing, China (August 22, 2011) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — The Regent Beijing has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmarked Bronze status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Benchmarking programme managed by EC3 Global. The global programme recognizes the Regent Beijing's commitment to operating at the world's highest environment standard.
In achieving Benchmarked Bronze Status, by using the Earthcheck tool, the Regent Beijing is committed to benchmarking its energy and water consumption, total waste production and community commitment; along with implementing an integrated environmental and social policy.
In particular the Regent Beijing has achieved Best Practice results on water saving, waste disposal, paper, cleaning and pesticide products. These measures will ensure efficient practices and large cost savings, ensuring the Regent Beijing is on the path to securing a sustainable future for the environment.
About Green Globe
The Green Globe program as managed by EC3 Global is a worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and performance improvement system assisting the travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe with Earthcheck science inside provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including climate change, waste reduction and non-renewable resource management.
The Green Globe brand is used under licence from Green Globe Limited and Green Globe International, Inc.
About The Regent Beijing
The Regent Beijing is centrally located in the heart of the business district and cultural centre of the city. This 500-room hotel offers an exclusive sanctuary that blends contemporary style with the charm of historic China.
With the interior design by world-renowned company Hirsch Bedner Associates. The hotel offers excellent accommodation and a choice of award wining restaurants and bars. Selected rooms enjoy panoramic view of the Forbidden City.
The Regent Beijing is within walking distance of landmark shopping and tourist destinations such as Wangfujing walking street, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
For more information, please visit www.regenthotels.com/beijingcn
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