Lotte Hotel & Resorts Ranks No. 1 in Hotel Sector for Six Consecutive Years at Sustainability Conference

KSI Hosted by the Korean Standards Association
Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Eco-Friendly Operations through Renewable Energy
Expanding ESG for Regional Coexistence and Social Value Realization
Employee-Driven Campaigns for Everyday Sustainability Practices

Lotte Hotel & Resorts announced on the 27th that it has been selected as the No. 1 company in the hotel sector for the sixth consecutive year at the "2025 Korea Sustainability (Korean Sustainability Index, KSI) Conference," organized by the Korean Standards Association.

Junggeun Kwon, Head of Marketing at Lotte Hotel & Resort (left), and Dongmin Moon, Chairman of the Korean Standards Association, are posing for a commemorative photo at the "2025 Korea Sustainability (KSI) Conference" held on the 26th at Lotte Hotel Seoul. Provided by Lotte Hotel & Resort

The KSI is an index that comprehensively evaluates the sustainability of domestic companies based on ISO 26000, the international standard for corporate social responsibility. Lotte Hotel & Resorts received high marks for its multifaceted ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies, including eco-friendly initiatives, regional coexistence, and the realization of social value.

Notably, the company has contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by expanding the use of renewable energy. Solar power generation systems have been installed at urban hotels such as L7 Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gangnam by Lotte Hotel, while geothermal heating and cooling systems have been introduced at Lotte Hotel Ulsan and Lotte Resort Jeju to improve energy efficiency.

The three hotels and resorts in the Jeju region have earned the international environmental certification "Green Key," demonstrating their eco-friendly operational capabilities that meet global standards. Green Key is an international certification operated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), awarded to properties that meet 75 criteria across 13 categories, including carbon, water, energy, and waste management.

Building on these achievements, Lotte Hotel & Resorts is expanding various environmental protection initiatives, such as the "Green Stay" campaign encouraging guests to reuse bedding during their stay and a campaign for recycling used linen resources. In addition, 21 hotels and resorts in Korea participate in the "10-Minute Lights-Off Campaign" twice a year to help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy consumption.

An ESG representative at Lotte Hotel & Resorts stated, "We will continue to enhance our ESG practices, including eco-friendly energy transition and regional coexistence, and pursue sustainable growth together with our customers and local communities."

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