Green Leadership for Hotel Managers Interview – Eamonn Casey, GM of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa [Video]

Green Leadership for Hotel Managers Interview
Theme:
Manager Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility in the context of ‘Green-focused Leadership’
Interview – Dr Sean T Ruane

00:00 – Introduction
00:26 – Q1: What is your understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility from a Hotel/Hospitality perspective?
01:20 – Q2: What insights can you provide regarding the interplay of CSR and Ethical Business practices at the Armada?
02:53 – Q3a: How important is ‘Leadership’ vis-a-vis CSR and ethical business practices?
04:10 – Q3b: From your perspective, what in your opinion are key notable features of sound leadership in the context of CSR?
05:29 – Q4: In terms of your Hotel’s CSR, in what way(s) does it identify/reflect UNWTOs Strategic Development Goals?
07:13 – Q5a: What is your understanding of the relationship between CSR and Climate Change?
08:46 – Q5b: What is your understanding of the relationship between CSR and Sustainability?
10:19 – Q6: In terms of your procurement strategy and processes, can you describe how ethical and sustainable practices are embedded within your Supply Chain Management?
14:40 – Q7: From your knowledge and experience, how interlinked is ‘Ethical Employment’ with CSR?
16:22 – Q8: Consider the following statement: ‘The relationship between Host Communities and Sustainable Development’. How would you explain the underlying dynamics of this relationship?
20:30 – Finally: If you were to sum up the business case for CSR and Green/Sustainable practices, what would be the key aspects in your opinion?