Zonal x Play It Green: Introduction
We are excited to announce that Zonal, a leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has partnered with Play It Green. This amazing partnership will empower Zonal’s customers with our Climate Positive Hospitality initiative. The collaboration enhances Zonal’s technology system with functionality that allows their clients’ customers to contribute to environmental repair. By integrating our initiative, Zonal is demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing the hospitality sector’s carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Zonal’s new feature enables their customers to add £1 to bills. This will plant two trees and donate 10p to a charity of the business’s choice. This initiative supports the planting of trees, mangroves and sea kelp, all done transparently and blockchain protected. The initiative also supports employment and female empowerment of indiginous peoples!
As a member of the Play It Green community, Zonal’s customers can actively participate in our education and support for businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. Through our free templates, policies and signposting service, their involvement signifies a significant step towards environmental responsibility.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Jocelyn De Goey, Head of Brand Marketing at Zonal, who shared her excitement about this partnership and the potential for positive change within the hospitality sector.
Please, tell us a little about Zonal
The Zonal story is over 40 years in the making. Our founder, Ralph McLean, ran the family’s hotel near Edinburgh, and in 1979 he decided to solve the problem of shortfalls in stock and takings. The EPoS system he invented was spotted by the famed brewer Scottish & Newcastle, who persuaded him to adapt it for their entire pub estate. It wasn’t long before they were joined by other big names, and today we are trusted by more than 17,000 businesses across the hospitality sector.
Today, we’re still a family business with values to match, Teamwork, Innovation, Passion, Professionalism, Accountability and Customer Obsessed.
What solutions do Zonal offer?
Zonal’s technology joins up front- and back-of-house operations. It helps operators to deliver better service, greater efficiency and bigger profits. Backed up by our always-on support, together, we help drive businesses forward. From EPoS to kitchen management, loyalty, CRM to table bookings, stock control and BI Reporting, our solutions work together seamlessly. They provide frictionless customer journeys for guests and streamlined operations for businesses.
Why did Zonal decide to collaborate with Play It Green?
Zonal is passionate about protecting the future of the planet and supporting the hospitality industry reduce its environmental and carbon impact. We value organisations like Play It Green who share our dedication in empowering businesses to reach their environmental goals.
What does the future hold for Zonal?
We know that reliable, integrated tech and valuable data and insights are essential for today’s operators. Technology is rapidly evolving, bringing changes that will help hospitality businesses become more efficient, support growth and maximise profit. Our role is to serve industry-leading tech to our customers, that will benefit them now and in the future.
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Richard Dickson, Co-Founder, Play It Green
“I was introduced to Jocelyn and her amazing team by a mutual connection. I am truly impressed by their dedication to sustainability and their innovative approach to hospitality solutions. Our collaboration is a proud moment, and I am looking forward to seeing the amazing impacts this partnership will have as we scale.”
