The celebrations began with a Sapling Plantation Drive by the employees at CR Foundation Old age Home in Kondapur, Hyderabad. The staff and the management at NHCC & HICC spent quality time with the residents of the old age home and served them breakfast. The activity brought miles of smiles to the old people who were overwhelmed by the gesture.
A free Pollution Check-up Camp was organized at HICC to help reduce the pollution levels in Hyderabad and improve the efficiency of vehicles for better output and lesser fuel consumption. As a part of the camp, vehicles of the employees & vendors of HICC & NHCC were checked for air pollution levels and carbon footprint. The camp was very well received by the employees who came forward in large number for their vehicle evaluation and correction. The employees of NHCC and HICC also participated in lake cleaning activity in the hotel premises. About 50 Volunteers from various departments took part in this activity. The staff had collected 30 bags full of garbage which contained plastic/glass bottles, iron scrap; dry leafs etc from the lake each weighing about 40 Kilos. The staff and management also participated in a 20 Km bicycle ride which was organized in association with APIIC and Hyderabad Bicycle Club. Keeping in line with the present year’s theme of “Think Eat & Save” the management and staff of NHCC & HICC also committed its support for food safety and conversation.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Peter Frawley, General Manager Delegate - Accor Andhra Pradesh & Goa Hotel Operations said, “At Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre we are committed towards devising a sustainable solution for creating a Green future for our next generation. This year’s theme of Think. Eat. Save encourages people to make both individual and collective decisions to save food and conserve our environment. It’s our endeavor to preserve our natural surrounding and help Hyderabad become a green city in the near future”.
About Accor Andhra Pradesh (Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre , Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Mercure Hyderabad Abids, Novotel Varun Beach, Vizag) - Accor Andhra Pradesh is committed towards sustainable development and environment protection and has undertaken several initiatives to reiterate its stand. The properties in Andhra Pradesh have launched special drives to focus on creating awareness about global warming by reducing wastage of natural resources and other emissions. The group constantly strives to improve its environmental surroundings and works towards contributing social responsibility by maintaining best practices. Each property is working towards reducing consumption of natural resources, to preserve and to support biodiversity and to promote recycling and limit the amount of waste produced in their premises. Apart from Environmental protection Accor Andhra Pradesh has also taken the industry lead with integrated social and environmental programs. Accor Andhra Pradesh has been supporting Nireekshana, (HIV/AIDS focused NGO based in Hyderabad since 2007). This partnership was strengthened in 2009 through the Mallika Sewing Project, where women affected by HIV/AIDs were imparted skill training in traditional crafts for income-generation. Accor lends its extensive business network to help promote and sell the products made through the Mallika Sewing Project, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the program, where profits generated from the sale of products part-fund the project.
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre also encourage physically challenged persons by providing job opportunities in various departments and develop their skills as per their area of interest. NHCC & HICC has been associated with Swayamkrushi a voluntary organization dedicated towards the rehabilitation and integration of adults with developmental disabilities. The properties also work closely with Mother’s Nest (NGO) to give love and care for the aged and the destitute and support them by procuring food stuffs as an opportunity to create monetary benefits. Mercure Hyderabad Abids has been constantly working towards fight against epidemics & child protection. Accor has associated with Yashoda Hospital & Apollo Hospitals for creating awareness on Diet & Nutrition. Accor Andhra Pradesh is committed to make its mark by planning and implementing special initiatives as their contribution to Social & Economic Development for the region.
