The hospitality industry strives to provide a convenient and comfortable stay for each guest. In today’s world where travelers are demanding more eco-friendly lodging, the industry must turn to increased sustainability and efficient resource management as a differentiator while reducing operating costs.

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants today operate in one of the most highly competitive environments. Customers want to know how food is sourced and what aspects of green and sustainable operations have been embraced by the restaurant operators. With higher-than-average resource use and lower than average profit margins, restaurants have started to turn to sustainable operations as a solution. Water use in restaurants and their suppliers account for about 15% of the total water usage in the United States alone.

21% of the hospitality industry reports on their environmental performance. Sustainability reporting is a growing trend in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Since much of their environmental footprint comes from their robust supply chains, sustainable supply chain reporting will be a requirement of these industries.