Corporate Responsibility

Radisson Edwardian Hotels, as part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, is committed to ethical and responsible business practices and supports initiatives that build relationships with the communities in which we operate and our global society.

Carlson Hotels and its parent Carlson Companies have a tradition of service through volunteerism, philanthropy, engagement with community causes and diversity. Following is a representation of these initiatives:

Responsible Business
We are committed to the wellbeing of our planet and its present and future inhabitants. We will conduct our business by striving to improve our overall ecological and carbon footprint, without compromising on our guests experience and satisfaction, using the most responsible working practices.

Our Top Ten Commitments include:

To achieve credible, responsible business practices including socio-cultural, economic, wellbeing & nature.
To reduce our overall ecological and carbon footprint by conserving natural resources and energy
To minimize and efficiently manage waste production, ensuring the least possible negative impact on the natural environment.
To expand our responsible purchasing policy by working closely with our suppliers.
To acknowledge local and regional differences in sustainability practices in order to improve the efficiency and wellbeing of the hotels, staff, guests, local people and nature.
To openly communicate our policies and best practices to stakeholders and the general public.
To provide all employees with the awareness and training resources required to reach the point of self empowerment and meet our objectives and targets.
To fully comply with all local, national and international sustainability legislation.
To monitor and record our responsible business practices action programme regularly and to measure and compare performance with our policies, objectives and targets.
To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment and promote active and wellness lifestyles to our guests, employees, local community and nature.

World Childhood Foundation
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has designated the World Childhood Foundation as its charity of choice. This global foundation was founded in 1999 by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden to serve the worlds most vulnerable children, particularly children victimized by sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Through generous donations from the Curtis L, Carlson Foundation, Carlson is one of the founding sponsors of Childhood. Fund-raising activities take place in many locations of Carlson Hotel brands in the Americas to support the vital work of the Foundation.
The Code
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has committed to support "The Code of Conduct to Protect Children Against Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism". The company is supporting this important global initiative through establishment of policies, legal requirements in contracts with vendors and partners, employee training and communications programs. Carlson was the first North American travel and hospitality company to sign the Code.
International Tourism Partnership
Carlson Hotels Worldwide is a member and supports the work of the International Tourism Partnership, part of the London-based International Business Leaders Forum. The International Tourism partnership provides global leadership for responsible business practices in the hotel, travel and tourism industries. It includes the International Hotels Environmental Initiative which encourages the continual improvement of environmental performance by the hotel industry.
Diversity
Carlson Hotels Worldwide celebrates and seeks diversity in all aspects of its business. Under the leadership of a diversity officer, Carlson is reaching out with programs in business development, employment, vendor sourcing, philanthropy and marketing to insure that its business operations reflect the diverse community of the world in which we operate. Carlson operates with a stated diversity and inclusion policy which guides the conduct of employees and managers pertaining to issues of diversity. The company is an active member and supporter of numerous organizations which promote diversity including the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance; the National Minority Supplier Development Council; the United Negro College Fund, the Urban League, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the NAACP, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others.
Community Engagement
Individual hotel properties within the Carlson Hotels family of brands are encouraged to engage with community organizations through partnerships, volunteerism and donations. In pursuing the company's mission of Great Hospitality Built on Trusted Relationships, these community-based relationships are particularly valued.
Education
Support of educational institutions is a foundational component of Carlson's corporate responsibility commitment. The University of Minnesota is a major recipient of contributions which have totaled $46 million since 1976. The University of Minnesota's prestigious School of Management has been renamed the "Curtis L. Carlson School of Management" in honor of Carlson Companies founder Curtis Carlson. Carlson Hotels Worldwide also supports educational initiatives of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association and is a founding sponsor of the Oxford Brooks University Institute for International Management and Technology in India.