Best ESG Initiative

Category open to: All accommodation providers in Victoria, recognising leadership through initiatives which demonstrate a distinct commitment to caring for our people and our planet.

This award acknowledges best practise and/or innovation in Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.

JUDGING: Assessment of written criteria.

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE NATIONAL AWARDS *

Documents required for submission:

• A written response describing the judging criteria below.
• Supporting documents and images, where relevant.
   

Judges will be assessing the following points in your written submission:

Organisation Profile

• Outline your organisation profile and any relevant background information, including:
• Organisational structure and operating environment.
• Current market share and position in the industry.
• Key markets your organisation serves.

ESG Initiative

• Describe your initiative and which pillar it falls under.
• Describe how this initiative is best practise and/or innovative, relative to your individual property or the wider accommodation industry.
• Describe how your initiative aligns with the strategy objectives of your hotel.
• Describe the key elements of the initiative, its goals and objectives.
• Describe the planning, research and development process that was undertaken to support the initiative.
• Please indicate whether the initiative was a local initiative or directed from national/global offices. Outline what elements of the initiative were driven locally (list the team/s involved).
• Describe the key performance indicators to monitor progress.

Execution of initiative

• Outline how the initiative was implemented.
• Outline any challenges overcome, insights and/or learnings that led to successful implementation.
• Outline the most important factors that led to the success of the initiative/s.
• Describe how your team contributed to the outcome. How did the team and/or stakeholders collaborate?

Outcomes

• Provide measurable outcomes that demonstrate the success of the initiative.
• Provide any available data that supports the outcome. This could include increased customer satisfaction, changes in customer behaviour, increased sales/uptake, increased loyalty or engagement or increased brand exposure.
• Describe any commercial, social or environmental benefits achieved.
• Describe the results that may bring additional value to your organisation and/or the industry.
• Outline the key learnings for the organisation.

Supporting documents

• Any necessary data or evidence
• Innovation planning and implementation documents
• Data that supports the outcome (customer, financial, operational or market performance)
• Supporting image(s)