Zero Carbon Resorts Project

The Zero Carbon Resorts Project aims to address the concerns on the ever-increasing demand for energy consumption, a large amount of CO2 emissions from the tourism industry in the Philippines, and costs for the companies, by three steps: (1) reduction of energy consumption, (2) replacement of inefficient technologies, and (3) redesign of buildings and systems.  CO2 neutral resources and green technologies will be implemented in small and medium size hotels and resorts, and added value will be created through establishing best practice showcases.  Also, local production and use of renewable resources will be stimulated, and the capabilities of local engineers, managers, architects, and consultants will be improved through a series of training courses.

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Overall Objectives:

- Reduce carbon footprint of the tourism industry by increasing energy efficiency and switching from fossil fuel to renewable energy resources

- Stimulating local economy by producing and using renewable materials and low carbon technologies for buildings and appliances

- Reducing emissions and pollution in urban and remote, environmentally sensitive areas

- Decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, slowing down climate change

- Rising availability of energy services in urban and remote areas

Specific Objective:

- To enable SME companies in the tourism industry such as resorts, especially in the Palawan area, to provide their services in an energy efficient, cost effective, and sustainable way by making use of locally available, CO2 neutral resources and green technologies.

The project's main activities include:

- Baseline analysis of tourism SMEs in Palawan and implementation of solutions for energy consumption reduction

- Capacity building for tourism SME owners and trainees

- Optimization and implementation of green technologies

- Redesign and realization of the Zero Carbon showcase

- Policy and guideline development and implementation

- Implementation of multiplier approach and outreach strategies