2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-11 14:28Core Insights - The China Hotel Association launched the "Accommodation Enterprises ESG Management System Requirements" at the Service Trade Fair, recognized by the Ministry of Commerce, with Meituan Travel as a key contributor [2][4] - The association emphasizes the accommodation and catering industry as crucial for expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption, focusing on green transformation and high-quality development [2][4] Group 1 - The association aims to enhance the industry's "green" content and lead high-quality transformation through standardization, promoting AI and new consumption development [2][4] - Meituan Travel is actively involved in the development of ESG standards and encourages hotels to adopt "low-carbon stays," aiming to create a replicable green low-carbon solution for the industry [5][7] Group 2 - Meituan Travel plans to launch "low-carbon stays" in June 2024, allowing consumers to reduce carbon emissions by opting out of disposable toiletries, with each order potentially reducing CO2 emissions by 203.2 grams [7] - Currently, Meituan Travel has partnered with 400,000 hotels, achieving 2.57 million "low-carbon stays" and reducing carbon emissions by 460 tons [7][9] - The China Hotel Association, along with major hotel groups and enterprises, initiated the "Beijing Initiative for Sustainable Development of Accommodation Enterprises," focusing on ESG governance and digital transformation [9] Group 3 - The service trade sector is vital for international trade and economic cooperation, with ongoing developments in digitalization, intelligence, and greening processes [9] - Meituan Travel aims to leverage its digital capabilities to foster a green hospitality ecosystem and promote sustainable development in the industry [9] - As of now, Meituan Travel has 69 flagship online stores for five-star hotels and has established partnerships with 32 hotel groups, including major brands like InterContinental and Marriott [9]