Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

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🏠 Hôtel Berria, founded in 1929 in the Pays Basque by Jean-Pierre Choribit, now directed by Ursula Girard, partners with Console SecretBox to promote gift boxes and vouchers reflecting the hotel's quality services. Aimed at boosting sales during the off-season, the #greentech e-commerce solution allows secure, commission-free management and immediate earnings deposit, meeting ISO 14 001 environmental standards. Discover more at berria.secretbox.fr.

🏨 easyHotel announces a new hotel in Madrid, opening in 2025, making it the brand's second in the city and seventh in Spain. Acquired a former office building in Madrid's San Blas-Canillejas district, to transform into a 94-room hotel with a restaurant, outdoor terrace, and a 30-vehicle parking with electric chargers. Emphasizes sustainability with recycled materials, building renovation, solar panels, and battery management systems. This follows a recent hotel announcement in Alicane, signaling easyHotel's expansion and strong market demand in Spain. CEO Karim Malak cites nearly 30 years of brand recognition in Spain through easyJet.

🛠 Hobart has secured the RSE commitment charter from UIMM/GIM, reflecting their vision to continuously improve environmental and societal impact. Their updated supplier code of conduct includes human rights, labor laws, environmental laws, protection of trade secrets, and responsible sourcing, urging suppliers to adhere to these standards.

🚗 Transgourmet, a subsidiary of Swiss group Coop, accelerates its decarbonation strategy by deploying 10 custom-designed 16-ton electric vehicles in collaboration with Renault Trucks. Four vehicles are already operational in Île-de-France as of July, coinciding with the Paris 2024 Olympics. Committed to a 'From Words to Deeds' sustainability plan, Transgourmet aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 with over 50% of its delivery fleet to be powered by alternative fuels or engines by the end of 2024, increasing to 70% by 2025. The electric trucks, chosen for short distances and urban centers, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 94%, reduce noise pollution, and comply with low-emission urban accessibility requirements. The launch includes installing electric charging stations at various premises.

🍴 Philippe Etchebest, a celebrated French chef, will open his new restaurant called Signature in Bordeaux in September 2024, offering a home-style menu with fresh ingredients and a dining option under 20 euros. He also recently explored Japan for his TV show "Un chef au bout du monde," broadcasted on M6 on July 15, experiencing local culture and cuisine. Etchebest emphasizes the importance of culinary tradition, sustainable cooking practices, and quality equipment like knives.

🍕 Chef Stéphane Abby launches IKÊ, a Pacific cuisine restaurant on the 8th floor of Printemps Homme, Paris. Blending Japanese precision with South American flavors, IKÊ offers seafood dishes like Ceviche (€20) and seasonal oysters (€23 for 6). Emphasizing sustainable fishing and local French fishers, the restaurant seats 40 indoors and outdoors each, operates daily from 10 AM to 9:30 PM, and employs 7 kitchen staff and 5 servers.

🐦 Éric Dumas, président du Cifog, stated post-vaccination of ducks began October 2, reducing avian flu cases from 402 to 10 between November and March. France's foie gras production is recovering, with mid-cooked foies gras back in stores by late 2023, and negligible avian flu risk since May 6, 2024. Farms like Rémy Saint-Germain's raise 7,300 ducks annually, EARL Maouhum produces 29,000, and La Patte d’Oie rears 40,000 on agroforestry parks. The country leads international vaccination efforts, crucial for continued exports.

🎂 The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) celebrated its 40th anniversary on June 24 at Yssingeaux campus with a varied program highlighting its prestigious past and promising future. Notable speakers included Alain Ducasse, Luc Debove (ENSP Director and World Champion of Ice), Elise Masurel (École Ducasse General Director), and Evelyne Bayet (Deputy Mayor of Yssingeaux). Key topics discussed were sustainable pastry-making, recruitment challenges, management, training evolutions, and technological innovation mastery for future professionals.

🏦 On June 24, 2024, CDRE Île-de-France hosted a prestigious event at Crowne Plaza République Hotel in Paris, with a significant number of members attending. The event, organized by General Manager Christophe Charolles, Director of Restoration Adrien Audibert, and their teams, took place on the indoor terrace "Le Lodge." It facilitated professional networking and highlighted the value of collaboration and innovation in the hospitality industry. Jérôme Bourdais, President of CDRE Île-de-France, discussed regional members, including those from Rhône-Alpes, and announced the 2025 trophy launch in Bordeaux. Representatives from various Île-de-France educational institutions, such as Lycée Albert de Mun and Ferrandi, contributed to discussions on training and supporting the industry's future talent. Topics included the impact of the Olympics, Club communication, and CSR initiatives.