Bangkok--17 Mar--Ascott International Management
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), with all its properties in Thailand will go beyond the usual one-hour lights off period by switching off their façade lights and non-essential lighting for extended hours throughout the night, starting from 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday, 19 March 2016.
"Ascott Thailand has been a pioneer participant in Earth Hour for the tenth consecutive year. Besides the activity on the World Earth Hour Day, we also actively encourage all our stakeholders including residents, staff as well as tenants to always push forward the sustainability initiatives by making small lifestyle choices that contribute to resource and species conservation. The 3Rs of waste minimisation – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle has been promoted through a series of promotional campaigns across our properties throughout the year." says Mr Jean Keijdener, Ascott's Country General Manager Thailand.
Last year, five of Ascott's properties in Thailand have been certified the Bangkok Clean and Green 2015 – 2017 by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. This is to guarantee that the organization commended for its dedication in reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and environment.
Ascott currently operates ten properties in Thailand with 9 properties in Bangkok and one in Sri Racha. Ascott's properties are all located in prime business, entertainment and shopping districts of the city. With modern facilities and personalised services, Ascott's properties ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, whether for business or leisure.
For more information on Ascott's properties, please visitwww.the-ascott.com