PARIS, April 14, 2021 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its award-winning Fairmont Sustainability Partnership, now part of Accor's Planet21 program. In continuing to set the industry standard in sustainable practices, Fairmont along with Accor has announced the goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A commitment has also been made to eliminate any remaining single-use plastics in guestrooms, meeting areas, and restaurants across all hotels by the end of 2022. "Thirty years ago, our forward-thinking team literally wrote the book on environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry with the very first edition of our famed Green Partnership Guides," said Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Brand. "Today, as part of Accor, we are working on new ways to push the envelope even further in our efforts to combine leading operational efficiencies aimed at reducing overall impact on the planet, with innovative programs promoting responsible tourism.