London and Helsinki, 19 September 2025 – The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) today announces that Halton is its latest member, strengthening cross-industry collaboration to accelerate sustainability and resilience across global hospitality.
Halton is a recognised leader in indoor air solutions for demanding built environments, including professional kitchens and hospitality settings. Its expertise helps hotels and foodservice operators enhance energy efficiency, improve indoor environmental quality, and support the well-being of both guests and staff.
Headquartered in Finland, Halton operates in over 35 countries worldwide, employing more than 1,900 skilled professionals. Production units span nine countries: Finland, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia, and Brazil.
“This partnership demonstrates the power of industry working hand-in-hand to scale sustainable practices,” said Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. “By aligning Halton’s technical expertise in energy-efficient ventilation and indoor environmental quality with the Alliance’s global network, we can accelerate tangible impact for people, planet, and prosperity.”
“Halton is embarking on a journey as it launches both its new Beyond500 strategy and this strategically important partnership with the Alliance, As a key focus of the new strategy, this partnership manifests how Halton as a company recognise the role of ecosystems and collaboration in developing innovative, resource-smart solutions for a sustainable future.” Said Riikka Paarma, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer of Halton Group.
At Halton, sustainability isn’t just a strategy—it’s a responsibility we feel deeply. Joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is a natural step for us, because we believe that creating healthier indoor environments goes hand in hand with advancing long-term sustainability in the hospitality sector. I’m proud of the work our teams do every day, and I’m excited about the impact we can make together with other like-minded leaders in hospitality.” Said Kai Konola, Chief Executive Officer of Halton Group.
As a member of the Alliance, Halton will collaborate with nearly 60 other leading hotel brands, owners, and suppliers to advance the industry to Net Positive Hospitality. Halton will contribute its technical insight to the Alliance’s programmes and working groups, supporting sector-wide progress.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unites leading hospitality companies, brands, and strategic partners to address pressing environmental and social challenges. With a portfolio of over 66,000 hotels across 300 brands, totalling more than 8 million rooms, including industry giants like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, the Alliance is committed to developing actionable programs and resources that foster a Net Positive hospitality sector. Through a network of over 100 partners, the Alliance is dedicated to driving collaborative action for a sustainable future.
For more information about the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and its initiatives, please visit sustainablehospitalityalliance.org.
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About the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance brings together engaged hospitality companies and the wider hospitality value chain, along with strategic partners, to address key challenges affecting the planet, people and places around the world.
Through their strategic initiatives and global networks, they develop practical programmes and resources to create a prosperous and responsible hospitality sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes.
Their members represent over 66,000 hotels spanning 300 brands – totalling over 8 million rooms – and include world-leading companies including Accor, Choice Hotels International, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, Marriott International, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as well as regional brands. Their network, which includes over 100 partners, also includes other parts of the hospitality value chain, including owners, investors, suppliers, and other partners to further drive joined up action on sustainability, and accelerate the industry on the path to Net Positive Hospitality.
About Halton
Halton Group is a global technology leader in indoor air solutions for demanding built environments, including commercial and public premises, workspaces, healthcare institutions and laboratories, professional kitchens, ships, as well as energy production and industrial environments. Halton’s mission is to provide its end-users with safe, comfortable, and productive indoor environments that are energy-efficient and comply with sustainable principles. The company was founded in Finland in 1969. Today, Halton Group employs nearly 1,900 people in over 35 countries. The company’s turnover in 2024 was approximately 316 million euros. For more information, visit www.halton.com
