During the EHMA’s 51st Annual General Assembly held in Warsaw from 28–30 March 2025, Portrait Milano was honored with the prestigious EHMA Sustainability Award 2025 by Diversey, presented by the European Hotel Managers Association.
The prestigious accolade recognises exceptional dedication to sustainability while upholding the highest standards of luxury and guest experience. The EHMA Sustainability Award, presented annually in partnership with Diversey – A Solenis Company, celebrates an EHMA member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to innovative sustainability initiatives over the past year.
Portrait Milano was awarded for seamlessly integrating environmental, cultural, and community-driven sustainability into its luxury hospitality experience. Its commitment is reflected in key initiatives such as:
Circular Resource Management: A systematic approach to reducing, reusing, and recycling resources, collecting rainwater, while carefully selected local suppliers ensure eco-friendly deliveries.
Zero-Waste and Upcycling Innovation: From “Updrinking” cocktails crafted with kitchen offcuts to repurposing used oil into biodiesel, the hotel actively minimises waste while maintaining an elevated and luxurious guest experience.
Community-Driven Sustainability: By collaborating with local entrepreneurs and charities, Portrait Milano champions initiatives like second-hand uniform donations, cigarette-butt recycling, and “Biova” beer brewed from unsold bread—proving that sustainability can elegantly intertwine cultural heritage with social impact.
This recognition marked an important affirmation of Portrait Milano’s commitment to promoting a model of hospitality that combines excellence, attention to detail, sustainability, and cultural enrichment. This achievement was the result of the daily efforts of a passionate and highly skilled team, as well as the trust of our guests, who inspire us to continuously improve.
