GREEN VISION

MEET JOHN ROBERTS, A TRUE NATURE ENTHUSIAST AND THE GROUP DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION FOR MINOR HOTELS.

- Vidhi Gupta

John Roberts, Group Director of Sustainability & Conservation for Minor Hotels, has been at the forefront of sustainability for over two decades. "When I started in 2003, Pressing sustainability issues of today were mere blips on the horizon," he recalls. "We had vague feelings that we ought to be better for our environment, but we did not have much guidance." Fast forward 20 years, and his role has evolved into a critical part of shaping the company's policies and future strategy. Here are key insights from our conversation, covering emerging trends in the hospitality industry and eco-conscious initiatives in India.

What are the trends in sustainability that you feel will dominate in the future?