The Gabriel South Beach (Fla.), Curio Collection by Hilton, is now powered by 100 percent renewable electricity.
The hotel is part of Conscious Certified Hotels, an Environmental, Social and Governance platform created by CGI Merchant Group that focuses on implementing environmental improvements to hotel operations and caters to purposeful travelers who seek out properties who are focused on supporting sustainable causes.
“With a dedication to preserve the planet, we have a responsibility to act for the good of the environment,” said Robert Festinger, VP of hospitality asset management at CGI Merchant Group. “By shifting to 100 percent renewable electricity, we’re keeping our future travelers in mind. We’re also reducing our single-use plastics above and beyond the compliance requirements issued by the City of Miami Beach, with hope that the future will look a lot brighter for life on this planet.”
Through Hilton’s LightStay Program, The Gabriel is accredited to ISO 50001 (energy management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 9001 (quality management). ISO provides internationally recognized frameworks and standards for organizations in the areas of products, services and systems.
The Gabriel South Beach is managed by Highgate. As part of Highgate’s latest sustainability initiatives, the hotel is one of over 200 Highgate properties that are now powered by 100 percent renewable electricity and that have committed to third-party verification for 2022 through Green-e, the independent certification and verification program for renewable energy.
“With more travelers focused on making sustainable travel choices, we are proud that The Gabriel has already achieved 100 percent renewable electricity utilization,” said Marianne Balfe, VP of sustainability at Highgate. “This effort addresses the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the hotel’s electricity consumption—substantially lowering our overall carbon footprint—and represents a larger initiative to push for stronger ESG commitments within the hospitality industry.”