- The Dubai hotel gained the certification following the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives across all facets of hotel operations, reducing its environmental footprint.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 2023:
In recognition of its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel in Dubai has been awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification. Regarded as the gold-standard for environmental management systems around the world, the certification provides a detailed framework to help organisations enhance their environmental performance and deliver measurable results.
In order to attain the ISO 14001:2015 certification, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel implemented a range of best-practice environmental initiatives, including:
- Energy-saving measures, such as the installation of energy-efficient lighting systems and the optimization of HVAC systems, ensuring optimum temperature and air quality for guests, and resulting in electricity savings of 164,632 KWH (32%) since 2022
- Installation of 2 x charging stations for guests with Electric Vehicles
- Adoption of waste-management strategies, including the reduction of single-use plastics and recycling 39.5 tonnes of waste in 2022
- Implementation of water-conservation measures, such as the installation of low-flow fixtures and automatic sensor taps in public areas, reducing consumption from 9 to 6 litres per minute
- Sustainable procurement practices in the hotel’s restaurants, now sourcing 30% of fruits and vegetables from the GCC and MENA
- The construction of an onsite herb and vegetable garden, growing seasonal produce such as mint, rosemary, basil, coriander, chillies, tomatoes and eggplants
Additionally, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel established an internal team of Environmental Champions, who led the organisation’s environmental and sustainability efforts. These champions played a pivotal role in educating, promoting and implementing eco-friendly, CSR and sustainable practices within their respective departments, fostering a culture of sustainability and accountability throughout the hotel.
The hotel also enlisted expert support from TMC Management and Safety Training, a Dubai-based consultancy specialising in environmental management and safety practices, which played a vital role in shaping and enhancing the environmental initiatives.
In announcing the certification, Glenn Nobbs, General Manager, said, “We take great pride in announcing the ISO 14001:2015 certification for Millennium Place Barsha Heights, which cements our commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. This achievement not only recognizes our past efforts but also strengthens our undertaking towards the future. The credit goes to our passionate team, particularly our Environmental Champions, who have shown such great dedication, innovation, and drive in implementing these initiatives. We will persistently pursue new opportunities and innovative approaches to further enhance our sustainability practices and make a positive impact on our environment.”
Community-minded initiatives were also at the core of the certification, including charity collections, blood donation drives, and wellness programs for staff. Ensuring the environment is in capable hands, the hotel introduced its ‘Hospitality Ninjas’ Kids Club last summer, providing educational workshops for little ones with insights into hospitality and the environment, including activities such as helping out in the on-site herb garden.
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About Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel
Millennium Place Barsha Heights is the second property to operate under the Millennium Place brand delivering on the brand promise for the guests to ‘Find your happy place’. The team consistently aims to put a smile on every guest offering an incomparable journey that provides genuine service to all. Combining comfort with leisure, everybody will feel welcomed and comfortable during their happiness journey at the hotel.
Located on 1st Al Khail Street in Barsha Heights, one of Dubai’s most connected, vibrant and urban communities, the property is very easily connected to Sheikh Zayed Road, Hessa Street and is in close proximity to the Expo City, Dubai South, and key business districts of Media and Internet Cities as well as Knowledge Village and Jebel Ali. The hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Mall of The Emirates, 7 km from Dubai Marina, and within 2 km of Emirates Golf Club.
Millennium Place Barsha Heights features two all-day dining outlets with live cooking in M1; Level Social the lobby café with a communal working area; 24-hr Room service; flexible meeting spaces and Twenty9 lounge on the 29th floor.
The 4-star lifestyle hotel & apartment complex features 917-rooms, suites and serviced apartments that are designed to deliver a unique guest experience reflecting the hotel’s unique position. The Hotel’s one-bedroom suites have spacious bedrooms, separate living and dining areas, two full bathrooms (the ensuite with a freestanding tub) and a walk-in shower that comes with elegant style, providing more space and comfort.
All rooms, suites and apartments have walk-in rain showers, with many rooms providing stunning views towards the Palm Jumeirah Island, & Marina / JLT skyline. Leisure facilities include a gym and 2 Spa Treatment rooms on the 29th floor, an outdoor pool terrace with two adult and two children’s pools, a colorful and fun Kid’s Club and a Travel Desk.
The rooms and serviced apartments provide high-speed Wi-Fi connection, USB charging, IPTV system with a 43-inch TV & connectivity for Bluetooth and HDMI for premium audiovisual quality and unique entertainment experience. The iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, and personal in-room safe box complete the room’s essentials while the serviced apartments also have their own fully equipped kitchenette and washing machines. The hotel also provides shuttle service to the beach and key shopping malls in Dubai.
About Millennium Place
Millennium Place is a lifestyle brand with happiness at its very core. Polite but carefree with bags of genuine energy, it aims to make all the guests feel happy and good about themselves. The brand intends to deliver a compelling guest experience in line with its promise to ‘Find your happy place’.
The talent are genuinely happy people, caring and committed to providing the best experiences possible for the guests. They consistently aim to put a smile on every guest, offering an incomparable journey with a cheerful, warm, caring and personal service to all. Combining comfort with leisure, everyone will feel welcomed and comfortable during the happiness journey at the hotel.
The cultural values of Millennium PLACE brand include Playful, Lifestyle, Appreciation, Childhood and Emotional. Millennium Place provides a place for everyone coming from all walks of life, from business to families, ambitious, creative, curious, cosmopolitan, passionate, forward-looking, plugged-in, youthful and experience seekers and more, it is a PLACE for everyone.
