Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel cuts electricity use by 50%

By AI, Created 10:37 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Green Globe Certification has given Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel its first certification after the property reported major gains in energy and water efficiency. The hotel says new building controls and conservation measures helped halve electricity use and reduce water consumption 44% compared with 2024.

Why it matters: - Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel is using smart systems and passive design to cut resource use at a newly opened luxury property in Hai Phong, Vietnam. - The hotel’s results show how operational controls can quickly lower energy and water demand in hospitality. - The property also has a new Green Globe certification, which signals a formal sustainability benchmark for the hotel.

What happened: - Green Globe Certification awarded Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel its inaugural certification. - The 5-star hotel is in Hai Phong, overlooking the Cam River, Hoang Dieu Harbor and the city. - The hotel combines heritage-inspired design with modern luxury. - The property opened recently and sits near green parks, Vietnamese street vendors, shops and cafes. - Anatoly Lyubchanskiy, director of food and beverage, said the certification marks the start of a longer sustainability effort.

The details: - Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel trained all staff in sustainable operations to support green initiatives. - Electricity usage dropped 50% after the hotel implemented energy-efficient measures, including a Building Management System. - The BMS monitors and controls air conditioning, hot water and heating in different parts of the property. - An energy management system uses motion sensors to detect empty guest rooms and automatically switch off lighting and air conditioning. - Motion sensors for staircase lighting and LED bulbs add more energy savings. - Floor-to-ceiling windows in select rooms and restaurants bring in natural light and ventilation. - Open-air areas are designed to use the tropical climate for comfort. - Louvered and large glass windows in back-of-house corridors also bring in sunlight and breezes. - The hotel regularly monitors energy, water and waste against set benchmarks. - Low-flow fixtures and motion sensors in bathrooms help reduce water use. - Hands-free kitchen taps, dual-flush toilets and irrigation timers further cut consumption. - Water consumption fell 44% compared with 2024. - Single-use plastic has been eliminated in food and beverage operations as part of the hotel’s zero-plastic goal. - The hotel said 2025 showed a substantial improvement in operational efficiency compared with 2024.

Between the lines: - The strongest gains came from combining automation with building design, not from one isolated upgrade. - The hotel is treating certification as a baseline, not a finish line, which suggests future reporting could show additional efficiency gains. - The focus on electricity, water and plastic points to a sustainability strategy aimed at both cost control and environmental impact.

What’s next: - Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel plans to install solar panels on the rooftop. - The hotel says the solar project is intended to further reduce environmental impacts. - The property will continue advancing its sustainability performance. - More information is available in the hotel’s announcement and on Green Globe Certification’s social page.