Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre has opened, marking the Radisson brand’s debut in the city and its first ‘Verified Net Zero’ hotel.
Located close to the AO Arena and Manchester Victoria train station, the hotel features meeting and event facilities with capacity for up to 220 attendees, a bar, restaurant and a spa, including heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
Formerly the Park Inn by Radisson, the 252-room property has been renovated so that it only uses energy from renewable sources, achieving the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels ahead of schedule.
The Verified Net Zero program is comprehensive and includes the carbon footprint from energy use (Scopes 1 & 2 as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or GHG), as well as the hotel’s operational and supply chain footprint (Scope 3).
All remaining emissions are compensated using Nature Based carbon credits from carbon removal in partnership with Agreena, the largest soil carbon program in Europe, supporting over 2,300 farmers to regenerate more than 4.5 million hectares of European farmland.
In addition to using 100% renewable energy, the hotel has installed heat pumps to generate hot water and partnered with Kilmato to develop low-carbon menus, while measures have been put in place to minimise waste.
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre is the first of two Verified Net Zero Hotels from Radisson, which is committed to being a leader sustainable hospitality. The other hotel is Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, opening in July.