Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies for Hospitality Infrastructure

Editors: Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Sanjeev Kumar, A.K. Haghi, Ali Pourhashemi

Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies for Hospitality Infrastructure

ISBN: 979-8-89881-382-6
eISBN: 979-8-89881-381-9 (Online)

Introduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies for Hospitality Infrastructure combines environmental science and sustainable development to provide a comprehensive guide for designing, managing, and operating sustainable, low-carbon hospitality facilities. The book emphasizes practical strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing operational efficiency and climate resilience.

Across nine chapters, this book provides a roadmap for sustainable hospitality, beginning with carbon footprint measurement and the climate impacts of building infrastructure. It explores practical solutions like green building design, renewable energy, and efficient water and waste systems through a circular economy lens.

Key Features

  • - Interdisciplinary approach linking theory, policy, and practice.
  • - Evidence-based strategies and real-world case studies for global applicability.
  • - Practical frameworks for carbon reduction in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism infrastructure.
  • - Focus on ESG compliance, climate-resilient planning, and sustainable operational practices.
  • - Guidance on integrating smart and renewable technologies for long-term sustainability.

Target Readership:

Academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and professionals in tourism and hospitality services.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
Dhaka 1230
Bangladesh


Sanjeev Kumar
School of Hotel Management and Tourism
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab 144402
India


A.K. Haghi
Department of Chemistry
University of Coimbra
Coimbra 3004535
Portugal


Ali Pourhashemi
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Christian Brothers University
Memphis Tennessee
USA




Contributor(s):
Abhishek Kumar
Department of Tourism and Hospitality
National Council for Hotel Management, Institute of Hospitality
Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309
India


Arnab Gantait
Independent Researcher
India


Eshani SadhuKhan
Department of Management
Brainware University
Kolkata, West Bengal 700125
India


Geetha Manoharan
School of Business
SR University
Warangal, Telangana 506371
India


Krishan Arora
School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab 144402
India


Kamarun Muhsina
Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Daffodil Institute of IT
Dhaka, 1207
Bangladesh


Manoj K. Dash
Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality
CV Raman Global University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001
India


Prama Chatterjee
Department of Sociology
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh 535003
India


Piali Haldar
Department of Management
Brainware University
Kolkata, West Bengal 700125
India


Regy Joseph
Department of Commerce
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641021
India


Sarmin Rahman
Department of Economics
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, California
USA


Shoeab Akhter
Department of Agriculture
College of Agricultural Sciences, International University of Business Agriculture & Technology
Dhaka, 1230
Bangladesh


Sanjeev Kumar
School of Hotel Management and Tourism
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab 144402
India


S Jegadeeswari
Department of Commerce
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641021
India


Udwab Kundu
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bandarban University
Bandarban, 4600
Bangladesh