A NEW STANDARD IN SUSTAINABLE LUXURY

Published in Melbourne, 30 December 2025

ELEVATING LUXURY SUSTAINABILITY WITH 2026
GREEN GLOBE RE-CERTIFICATION

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins continues to set the benchmark for responsible luxury, proudly achieving Green Globe re-certification for 2026. The prestigious recognition reaffirms the hotel’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and conscious hospitality at the heart of Melbourne.

As one of the city’s most iconic luxury addresses, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has embedded sustainability across every facet of its operations, balancing refined guest experiences with meaningful environmental and community impact. This continued certification reflects a long-term, considered approach to reducing environmental footprint while upholding the brand’s unmistakable art de vivre.

The hotel’s sustainability practices include ongoing water conservation initiatives, energy-efficient systems, and comprehensive waste-reduction programs, supported by the introduction of new technology-led initiatives designed to enhance accountability and measurable impact. In 2025, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins implemented a digital bin-tracking system, enabling a more streamlined and data-driven approach to measuring waste movements across hotel operations.

Further strengthening its food waste strategy, the hotel has also introduced a second Winnow system, with a specific focus on monitoring and reducing plate waste, allowing culinary teams to make informed adjustments while maintaining the highest standards of dining excellence. Guests are invited to engage with a curated ‘Greener Melbourne’ digital experience, accessible via QR code, showcasing sustainable and socially conscious businesses within the CBD – from First Nations fashion labels and protected urban gardens to social enterprises and circular wine supply chains.

General Manager Stephan Leroy said the re-certification reinforces Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ commitment to shaping the future of luxury hospitality. “Green Globe re-certification is a proud milestone for Sofitel Melbourne On Collins and a reflection of our belief that true luxury is increasingly defined by responsibility and purpose,” said Mr Leroy. “Our teams are deeply committed to thoughtful, ongoing practices that respect our environment and celebrate our community, while continuing to deliver the exceptional service and elegance our guests expect. Sustainability is not a moment for us; it is a mindset that guides how we operate today and into the future.”

By bringing sustainability to the forefront of the guest journey – through transparency, education, innovation, and choice – Sofitel Melbourne On Collins continues to evolve the luxury experience with intention and integrity.

Green Globe is the world’s leading certification for sustainable tourism, recognising travel and hospitality businesses that meet rigorous international standards for environmental management and social responsibility.

For more information on Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ sustainability initiatives, visit here.