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ESG

Align Partners is committed to tackling climate change and to developing a more inclusive society. We consider ESG an integral and critical component of everything we do – from our acquisitions, investments, development and disposal to our management decisions.

ESG compliant properties should secure higher values through:

Healthier top line - guests increasingly likely to pay more for an environmentally sustainable product
Improved bottom line margins – higher ESG standards mean higher building efficiency
Stronger buyer pool - rising regulations and growing social awareness is leading to the more sustainability-focussed investors “buying green”. Banks are also more in favour of the lower cost risks presented by ESG portfolios

ENVIRONMENTAL

Sustainable Development

Through our many years of combined experience, we have learned that real estate assets have a crucial role to play in shaping a more sustainable future. As a result, sustainability principles inform key elements of what we do at Align and our unique skill sets means we are able to ensure these standards are met on every project.
We are committed to remaining at the cutting edge of sustainable development and construction and we wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to invest in renewable energy sources, to source sustainable materials (locally whenever we can) and to deliver efficient building performance. We believe this, in turn, will positively impact profitability, long-term growth and, ultimately, ROI.

Sustainable Operations

Beyond development, sustainability standards are maintained throughout the full lifecycle of our projects, from inception through to exit, with a particular focus on sustainable operations.
Acknowledging that environmental sustainability has to be a collective effort, the management teams, whether at our branded or unbranded properties, are all actively encouraged to diligently monitor sustainability metrics, with the Align management team assessing this across the portfolio - tracking and measuring environmental performance, ensuring the procurement and purchasing of sustainable FFE, OSE and F&B products, and the local sourcing wherever possible to reduce our carbon footprint and support local businesses.

SOCIAL

Social Commitment

Hotels thrive when they serve as community hubs and as places of communal celebration. However, this is a reputation that must be earned, and its achievement can only be delivered through a genuine desire to improve the areas in which we work. Consequently, this desire informs every stage of a project, from pre-design consultation to post-completion community feedback.
Our hotel operations seek to source its staff locally, including outreach programmes in schools and colleges, and by offering apprenticeship programmes that will support and grow the skill base in the areas in which we operate. Inclusivity, equality, health, and wellbeing of our team are just some of the core values that underpin our business.

GOVERNANCE

Responsible and Ethical Governance

Align is committed to maintaining rigorous standards of responsible and ethical governance and to setting the right example for our management teams on the ground.
We do this through implementing governing processes and structures that are designed to foster performance and ensure compliance. These structures also serve as the foundation for our own operations as a company.