We’re continually working to minimise our impact on the environment, and to make a positive difference to the communities in which we live and work.
- We fully comply with environmental legislation and approved codes of practice.
- We continuously seek to improve our environmental performance and to reduce our pollution, emissions and waste.
- We work to ensure the efficient use of energy, water, other resources and encourage an ‘environmentally responsible’ attitude.
- We promote awareness and educate employees on environmental issues and sustainable working practices.
- We expect similar environmental standards and practices from suppliers and contractors.
- We develop responsible purchasing methods, sourcing locally-produced goods and using suppliers that maintain ethical practices.
- We help and encourage customers to use our products and services in an environmentally friendly way.
- We support the communities in which we operate and engage in CSR initiatives.
- We align ourselves with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
- We have a Green Team in place to ensure a targeted focus on environmental issues and encourage the generation of ideas and implementation of appropriate measures.
- We have been awarded Gold Accreditation by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), the national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK.
- We are a TripAdvisor Green Leader.
Energy
- We use low-energy lighting throughout the hotel.
- We conduct regular boiler efficiency audits.
- We use water temperature controls throughout the hotel.
- In periods of low occupancy, appropriate areas of the hotel are isolated so heating can be turned off and lighting reduced to emergency levels.
- We use Combined Heating and Power (CHP) units to generate electricity and reduce carbon emissions.
- Energy-saving appliances in our kitchens include electric convection ovens, Hobart Flight dishwashing machines and Fosters Eco-Fridges.
Water
- We have installed water-saving devices in toilets and reduced-capacity cisterns.
- Restrictors are in place on our taps and showers.
- Drinking water filtration units are in use in staff areas.
- We soften our water to prevent limescale build-up.
- Sensaflush urinals are in use in public toilets.
- We have replaced baths with shower cubicles in over 400 bathrooms.
Waste
- We work to annual waste reduction and recycling targets.
- We have segregated waste streams to ensure glass, cardboard and paper are recycled.
- Our on-site glass crusher helps to reduce glass waste and collection costs.
- We are working with our suppliers to reduce excess packaging and increase the use of recycled cardboard and biodegradable materials.
- Our ‘paperless’ policy has reduced internal paper usage by over 80%
- In-house water bottling system provides filtered water in reusable bottles, for use in our meetings and events rooms.
- Our kitchens use the Frylow system to extend the lifespan of cooking oil, resulting in less oil waste and reduction in energy consumption.
- We use fat traps to prevent cooking fats from entering the sewerage system.
Transport and responsible purchasing
- We screen suppliers to ensures they share our environmental ethos.
- We purchase foods through an organisation that sources suppliers locally.
- We stock organic wines and use sustainable fish wherever possible.
- We use Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified Tea, coffee and sugar.
- We operate a staff cycle scheme through the government’s tax-free bikes for work initiative.
- Inclusion on the ‘Sustrans’ website, to promote smarter and sustainable travel.
- Our chefs wear Eko Chef jackets, made from recycled bottles and waste polyester.
Pollution
- We use biodegradable and environmentally friendly chemicals.
- We properly dispose of chemicals, grease and cooking oils, ensuring drainage systems are not contaminated.
- We strive to reduce our carbon emissions.
- All boiler flue gas emissions pass through our flue dilution system.
