ESG Practices in Hotels: Directkey Technology Eliminates Plastic Key Card Use and Allows Guests to Check In Through Their Mobile Phones

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Published on 16/08/2023 at 15:47

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81% Of Global Travelers Want To Stay In Sustainable Accommodations In The Coming Years

São Paulo, August 2023 – Raise your hand if you’ve never forgotten or lost a hotel key card? Like you, how many people have lost their cards and how many have ended up in the oceans? It’s an unimaginable number! For those who haven’t paid attention, many of these key cards are made from PVC, which is just a type of plastic. This waste, according to the Brazilian Association of Public Cleaning and Special Waste (Abrelpe), is the most common type of pollutant in the planet’s water bodies, accounting for 48.5%. In 2022 alone, Brazil generated about 13.7 million tons of plastics, or 64 kilograms per person in the year.

In light of this scenario, many players in the hotel industry are embracing the principles of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in their operations and business strategies. Two factors have led this sector to fully adopt this cause: preserving the environment and meeting the demands of more conscious consumers. In a recent survey released by Booking.com, 81% of global travelers want to stay in sustainable accommodations in the coming years, and over 67% expect the sector to offer more sustainable options and amenities.

On the environmental front, many are looking to implement energy efficiency practices and reduce water consumption to minimize environmental impact, in addition to technologies that eliminate plastic use.

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Access To Hotel Without Using Key Card: Aiming to eliminate the use of key cards, Onity, a global leader in electronic access solutions, offers the Serene lock with DirectKey™ technology that allows guest entry without the need to stop at the hotel reception and without worrying about a key card.

The lock features a small bright light beam, symbolizing modern design, as well as innovative DirectKey mobile access technology. This technology enhances operational efficiency with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) programming, combining connectivity, locks, and high-tech mobile devices for smart hotel rooms. The design and functionality can be adapted to any style of doorknobs and finishes.

DirectKey is used in over 5,000 hotels and 800,000 rooms worldwide. The solution was built on a key credentialing platform and deployed on an installed base of nearly 4 million Bluetooth lock devices, in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, and public services. DirectKey complements the existing security features of hotels and provides an additional layer of security with 128-bit AES encryption.

About Onity

Onity supports the hospitality, commerce, education, and military segments with a full range of electronic locking solutions, access control, and mobile key technology. Since 1986, Onity has been a global leader in electronic access solutions, serving customers in over 125 countries around the world. Onity is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies. For more information, visit latam.onity.com

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