An Overview of A Procurement Alliance in Hospitality Sustainability

As suppliers to the hospitality industry, GCSTIMES sees firsthand how sustainability is becoming a core priority for hotels and resorts worldwide. One initiative leading this transformation is the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP).

Created in the first quarter of 2023, HARP is an EcoVadis-powered sector initiative founded by some of the world’s leading hotel groups, including Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Avendra, and Entegra.

So, what does HARP do?

HARP brings together hospitality leaders to drive responsible sourcing by aligning around a shared platform and common sustainability goals.

Key areas of focus include:

• Improving Supplier Sustainability Performance: Driving measurable improvements across environmental, social, and ethical practices through assessments and continuous improvement

• Unified Assessment & Data Platform: Leveraging EcoVadis scorecards and analytics to provide shared visibility and enable informed procurement decisions

• Collaborative Supplier Engagement: Working collectively with suppliers to accelerate progress through capacity building, tools, and best practices

• Industry Alignment & Efficiency: Reducing duplication and increasing transparency through a harmonized, industry-wide approach

The alliance continues to grow in both membership and global reach, signaling a strong industry-wide commitment to collaboration and sustainability.

As a sustainable hotel supplier with EcoVadis Silver status, GCSTIMES fully supports initiatives like HARP that accelerate responsible practices and create a more unified, impactful global hospitality supply chain.

ABOUT GCSTIMES

Since 2011, GCSTIMES has pioneered sustainable development, evolving from smart card R&D to sustainable material innovation. Today, we stand as a global platform for sustainable solutions. Sustainability is our foundation. Through technological innovation and creative solutions, GCSTIMES delivers diverse services and tangible products, positioning ourselves as both manufacturers and innovators.

Brand Portfolio: GCS, AUROkeys, Xenyra, and Glint Spot, offering sustainable smart cards, creative (custom-shaped) key cards sustainable supplies, cultural gifts, and bespoke design and related services.