ENGINEERING APPLIED TO HOSPITALITY ECO-CERTIFICATIONS

Master hotel maintenance and tech to drive sustainability and operational excellence.

By Nicolas Dubrocard and Sebastien Laceti

Are you facing the following challenges with maintenance, sustainability, and certification?

  • Limited technical knowledge in maintenance.
    You may find it difficult to manage or assess sustainable practices without a solid understanding of hospitality maintenance. Without this knowledge, it's hard to make informed decisions that drive efficiency and sustainability.
  • Complex technical systems that are hard to grasp.
    Understanding how HVAC, water management, and energy systems work together can be overwhelming. If you're not familiar with these systems, you might miss opportunities for optimization or overlook inefficiencies affecting your sustainability goals.
  • Difficulty in achieving Green Globe certification.
    Meeting eco-certification standards like Green Globe can be challenging if you don't know how maintenance and technical practices align with certification criteria. This can prevent you from showcasing your sustainability efforts to customers and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
    Balancing sustainability with hygiene and safety requirements is no easy feat. Inadequate maintenance or oversight could lead to costly mistakes, including violations of critical health and safety regulations.

Learn from Industry Experts with Proven Track Records

Meet the professionals who bring years of experience in both sustainability and engineering to guide you through this essential training.

Sebastien Laceti

Sebastien Laceti hold an High School degree in thermal engineering as well as 13 years experience in all stages of thermal management, from installation to commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.


His past experience in Switzerland, a country at the forefront of energy

optimization, demonstrated that significant energy consumption reductions are possible while maintaining an optimal standard of living.


In his recent role as Technical Manager in the hospitality industry, he has

successfully applied for 6 years his expertise in thermal engineering to deliver the comfort level expected by the guests, while meeting the energy cost reduction targets.


Since 2023, Sebastien is Green Globe aud The PLEDGE on Food Waste auditor, as well as consultant in energy optimisation and HVAC trainer.

Nicolas Dubrocard

Nicolas Dubrocard has been auditing more than 300 properties in 40 countries during the past 15 years.


He used to be Green Key Director based in Copenhagen during two years and he has participated in creating or upgrading several certification systems such as Green Globe, Green Key, Travelife for hotels, Single Use Plastic Free, Sustainable Spa Standards, The PLEDGE on Food Waste, Asian Captive Elephant Standards.


During this workshop he will bridge the technical knowledge and the eco

certification requirements from green Globe and Green Key.

The in-person version of our "engineering applied to hospitality eco-certification" has been a great success, receiving excellent feedback from participants. To make this valuable training accessible to a wider audience, we’ve now created an online version.

Here is how this course will provide you the expertise you need.

Training overview

This 6-hour online course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of maintenance and technical operations in the hospitality industry, with a specific focus on sustainable practices. It is aimed at individuals who are new to these topics, such as environmental officers, sustainability auditors, or those with a general interest in eco-friendly practices within hospitality.

The training covers

  • The basics of hospitality maintenance.
  • An overview of key technical equipment used in the industry.
  • How these systems work and are interconnected.
  • Essential maintenance procedures.
  • Hygiene and safety standards.
  • How these technical aspects align with the Green Globe certification criteria and contribute to achieving sustainability goals in hospitality.

Key learnings

  • Introduction to hospitality maintenance: Understand the fundamental concepts of maintenance within the hospitality industry, tailored for those with limited technical experience.
  • Overview of technical systems: Gain insights into the main equipment used in hotels and other hospitality businesses, from HVAC systems to water and energy management.
  • Interconnection of systems: Learn how these systems work together to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with green standards.
  • Maintenance, hygiene, and safety procedures: Explore best practices for maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and adhering to hygiene protocols.
  • Green Globe certification link: Understand the specific criteria for Green Globe certification and how the technical and maintenance practices covered in this course support sustainability goals and eco-certification.

Training outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have a foundational understanding of the technical aspects of hotel maintenance and how these contribute to sustainability efforts, particularly in relation to Green Globe certification. This course will provide you the knowledge necessary to actively contribute to or assess sustainable practices in the hospitality sector.

Training content

  • A. WATER

- Hydraulic networks

- Fresh water supply

- Green Globe criteria

- Waste water

- Sewage treatment plant

- Green Globe criteria

- Fire safety

- Water management

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  • B. THERMODYNAMICS

- Heat transfer basics

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  • C. HOT WATER SUPPLY

- Combustion boilers

- Green Globe criteria

- Electric boilers

- Green Globe criteria / CO2 Scopes

- Comparison electric vs combustion boilers

- Boilers new generation

- Domestical Hot Water production

- Green Globe criteria

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  • D. HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY

- Different tasks

- Green Globe criteria

  • E. CHEMICALS

- Chemicals risks

- Chemicals storage

- Green Globe criteria

  • F. WASTE

- Specificities

- Green Globe criteria

  • G. HVAC

- Cold production principles

- The Fantastic 5

- Cold production equipment

- Ice water distribution (FCU)

- Green Globe criteria

- Ice water dictribution (AHU)

- Green Globe criteria

- Ventilation

- Heat pumps

  • H. FRIDGES / COLD ROOMS / ICE MACHINES

- Equipment condition

- Green Globe criteria

- Cleaning / Hygiene

- Refrigerant gases

- Green Globe criteria

  • I. WATER AND ENERGY

- Management and monitoring

- Green Globe criteria

  • J. SWIMMING POOLS

- Management / Set up

- Treatment

- Green Globe criteria

  • K. SAFETY

- Procedures

- PPEs

- Green Globe criteria