Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa Celebrates Inaugural Green Globe Certification with Meaningful Sustainability Achievements
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa proudly announces its inaugural achievement of Green Globe Certification, a significant milestone that recognises the hotel’s ongoing commitment to sustainable tourism, responsible business practices, and positive community impact.
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa General Manager Rachmad Suward said, “Achieving Green Globe certification is both a proud accomplishment and a source of motivation for us to continuously enhance sustainability practices across all aspects of the hotel’s operations. Together with the owner and our dedicated Heartists, we remain committed to delivering a high-quality guest experience while creating a positive impact on the environment, the community, and the destination in which we operate.”
As sustainability continues to shape the future of global hospitality, Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa remains steadfast in its mission to operate responsibly, support local communities, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Medan and beyond.
Central to this commitment is the hotel’s comprehensive Sustainability Management Plan (SMP), which is tailored to the nature and scope of its operations. The SMP serves as a framework for embedding sustainability principles across all business functions and is aligned with five key focus areas: Quality, Socioeconomic Impact, Cultural Heritage, Health, and Safety.
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa’s sustainability journey is reflected in a series of impactful initiatives that demonstrate how operational excellence and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand.
Smarter Energy, Smaller Footprint
As part of its commitment to reducing resource consumption, the hotel has upgraded its infrastructure by replacing ageing water pumps with new low-watt, energy-efficient units throughout the property. This strategic investment has significantly reduced electricity consumption while maintaining the high standards of comfort expected by guests.
Combined with the implementation of LED lighting systems and smart energy monitoring technologies, the initiative highlights the hotel’s belief that meaningful sustainability often happens behind the scenes, creating benefits that extend far beyond what guests can see.
From Garden to Table
In the heart of Medan, Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa has transformed its rooftop into a thriving hydroponic garden that supplies fresh produce for the hotel’s culinary operations. This innovative urban farming initiative reduces the distance food travels from source to plate, helping to lower carbon emissions while ensuring exceptional freshness and quality.
The rooftop garden serves as a living example of how city hotels can embrace local food production and sustainable sourcing practices. Many of the ingredients enjoyed by guests begin their journey just steps away from the kitchen, cultivated and cared for by the hotel’s dedicated team.
Share for Care
One of the hotel’s most inspiring sustainability initiatives is its long-running “Share for Care” programme. For more than four and a half years, every single day, Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa has carefully packed between 30 and 40 boxes of quality surplus food from its buffet and distributed them to people in need throughout Medan.
What began as a simple effort to reduce food waste has evolved into a meaningful social commitment. Over the course of four and a half years, the programme has delivered more than 50,000 meals, made possible through the unwavering support of the hotel’s ownership and the dedication of its team. The initiative directly reflects the social responsibility pillar of Green Globe Standard, demonstrating how sustainability can create tangible benefits for local communities.
The hotel’s outreach extends even further through its weekly visits to a local orphanage. Every Friday, team members deliver food and support, reinforcing a message that goes beyond nourishment: the importance of care, connection, and consistency within the community.
Green Globe Certification represents both a recognition of the hotel’s achievements and a catalyst for future progress. Through ongoing investment in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and responsible hospitality practices, Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa remains committed to creating shared value for guests, employees, partners, and the wider destination.
As a managed property under the Accor Group, Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa is committed to integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations. Guided by Accor’s sustainability approach, the hotel aligns its strategies and daily actions with a shared vision of cultivating a responsible and inclusive community where individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully to economic, social, and environmental well-being.
Contact:
Helena Chang
Public Relations Manager
Green Globe Certification
1223 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 925
Santa Monica, CA 90403
U.S.A.
Email. Hchang@greenglobe.com
www.greenglobe.com
Rachmad SUWARDI
General Manager
Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa
Jl. Sutomo No.1, Perintis,
Kec. Medan Tim., Kota Medan,
Sumatera Utara 20235, Indonesia
Tel. +62 61 4555 888
Fax. +62 61 4550 555
Email. gm@grandmercure-medan-angkasa.com