Sustainability in hospitality often sounds complicated, but the basic idea is simple: Every product has a carbon footprint.
From raw materials and manufacturing to shipping and disposal, everyday hotel items all contribute to emissions. Understanding this life cycle impact is the first step toward making better choices.
How companies reduce product carbon impact? Many sources describe a similar sequence:
Measure
Estimate emissions across the product life cycle (cradle-to-grave or cradle-to-gate, depending on scope).
Improve (Reduce)
Prioritize direct, verifiable emission reductions through design, operations, and supply-chain changes, as this is the primary focus for credible de-carbonization.
Balance what can’t be avoided
For truly residual (hard-to-eliminate) emissions after aggressive reduction efforts, companies may use high-quality carbon removal credits (e.g., direct air capture, durable biochar, or enhanced weathering) or support verified projects (e.g., reforestation, renewable energy expansion) as part of a broader net-zero or carbon-neutral strategy.
Guests increasingly expect hotels to demonstrate responsible sourcing, even in small details. Sustainability is a process of continuous improvement. GCSTIMES aims to support our partners in reducing Scope 3 emissions through the following low-carbon hotel products:
- Wooden key cards
- Plant-based leather key cards
- PLA-based key cards
- Wooden fridge magnets
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.