Last updated: 26.03.2024

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Manatu Mo Te Taiao, or the Ministry for the Environment in New Zealand, brings a unique approach to sustainability, intertwining traditional Maori values with contemporary environmental practices. In the hotel sector, Manatu Mo Te Taiao's carbon calculation methodology recognizes the importance of integrating cultural sensitivity with environmental responsibility. Their guidelines consider the overall energy consumption of hotels, including room utilities and communal areas, but extend to incorporate local ecosystem impacts, indigenous plant use in landscaping, and sourcing of locally-produced, sustainable food items for hotel restaurants.

A distinct aspect of their methodology is the emphasis on community involvement and the respect for the indigenous Maori traditions. By ensuring that local communities are beneficiaries of sustainable hotel practices, the methodology nurtures a harmonious relationship between the hotel sector and the native cultural heritage, all while emphasizing a reduced carbon footprint.

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Equation

co2_in_g = number_of_nights * co2_in_g_per_night

Factors considered by methodology:

• Country
• Number of nights

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "hotel",
      "methodology": "MANATU-MO-TE-TAIAO",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "country": "GB",
      "number_of_nights": 2
    }
  ]
}

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