March 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis LLC, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is proud to honor Grand Hyatt Dubai with the 2024 Solenis Sustainability Award. This recognition highlights the hotel’s commitment to sustainability through the implementation of innovative solutions that reduce energy and water consumption, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
Operating a luxury hotel requires balancing guest comfort with environmental responsibility. Grand Hyatt Dubai has achieved this by implementing Clax Advanced low-temperature laundry solutions, Twister Pads for chemical-free floor cleaning, and TASKI Aero 15 energy-saving vacuum cleaners. These initiatives have significantly reduced resource consumption and operational costs while maintaining high hygiene standards.
"Grand Hyatt Dubai’s sustainability initiatives demonstrate how innovative solutions can drive significant environmental and economic benefits.” said Gökhan Özdöl, Vice President MEA at Solenis. “By adopting advanced laundry technologies and chemical-free cleaning solutions, they have successfully reduced resource consumption while maintaining operational excellence. We are proud to partner with Grand Hyatt Dubai in their sustainability journey.”
Sustainability achievements were achieved by implementing the following in the last five years:
- Clax Advanced Low-Temperature Laundry Solutions:
- Saved 850 MWh of energy
- Reduced water usage by 6,979 cubic meters
- Cut CO₂ emissions by 386 tons
- Achieved an 83% plastic reduction by transitioning to larger 200kg product containers
- Total operational cost savings of $83,200 annually
- TASKI Aero 15 Energy-Saving Vacuum Cleaners:
- Improved operational efficiency by saving 5,749 kWh of electricity per year
- Cost reductions through energy savings equivalent to the cost of one new vacuum unit per year
- Twister Pads for Chemical-Free Cleaning:
- Enhanced hygiene standards through revolutionary floor care solution with 100% chemical savings
- Employee Safety & Training Programs:Conducted ATP Swab testing and refresher training for housekeeping staff, as well as detailed chemical safety training for chefs, Food & Beverage staff, and stewarding teams.
“A world of care means to protect our planet and to foster the wellbeing of our colleagues and their families; to ensure our business is thriving in order to provide a better future for everyone. The impacts of our sustainable practices at Grand Hyatt Dubai are continuously measured for further improvement, because what we do today will affect the people we love most tomorrow” said Tatjana Ahmed, Director of Housekeeping, Grand Hyatt Dubai.
Established in 2020, the Solenis Sustainability Awards celebrate projects that excel in reducing water use, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, raw material utilization, or waste. Grand Hyatt Dubai exemplifies these principles through its outstanding achievements and innovative approach to resource management.
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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