Our environmental policy

Being green

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Our environmental policy has been devised in association with the Green Tourism Business scheme and we are proud to have been awarded a Gold award in Green Tourism.

Environmental Policy

Sustainability and green issues are now very much mainstream, with governments, businesses and individuals all involved. Tourism, as one of the main economic drivers in the UK, has its part to play. That is where the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) comes in. We are proud to have been awarded a Gold award in Green Tourism.

This is the basis to our policy:

  • We aim to source 70% of our ingredients for the kitchen from within a 40 mile radius.
  • We have reduced the number of New World Wines on our list offering instead traditionally crafted lighted European Wines.
  • We have installed Low Energy light bulbs in all our corridors and public areas and are introducing them where possible throughout the Hotel.
  • We have introduced a strict re-cycling policy which has seen an 85% reduction in our waste that we send to landfill sites.
  • It is our ambition to reduce our carbon emissions by some 40%, equivalent to 70 tonnes pa.
  • We will soon be bench-marking and monitoring our CO2 emissions to help us reduce them further
  • We now recycle some 95% of all our food waste.

Sustainability:

  • All our Tea and Coffee is either accredited by Rainforest Alliance of Free Trade.
  • We adhere to the Marine Stewardship Council fish sustainability policies.
  • We are members of “simply ask” freedom foods.
  • We are members of slow food.
  • We follow the RBST [rare breeds survival trust] watchlist.
  • We purchase food products where ever possible locally and in season.

Waste Management:

  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:

The hotel implemented programs for reducing, reusing, and recycling various materials.

  • Eliminate Single-Use Plastics:

The hotel has phased out single-use plastic items like toiletries and packaging.

  • Responsible Disposal:

The hotel ensures waste is disposed of properly through licensed and appropriate organizations.

Energy Efficiency:

  • LED Lighting:

The Hotel is committed to ensure all lighting in the hotel is LED by 2030. 75% of the hotel lights are now LED.

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances:

The hotel selection of appliances use less energy.

  • Solar Power:

Solar panels generate their own renewable energy. The hotel has installed Solar Panels in the Ashdon Cottage and more will be added by 2030.

Water Conservation:

  • Linen Reuse Program:

Guests are encouraged to reuse towels and linens to minimize water usage.

Sustainable Sourcing:

  • Local and Ethical Suppliers:

The hotel prioritizes sourcing products and services from local and ethical suppliers. See our fill list on the following link.

  • Sustainable Food Options:

The hotel offers a variety of sustainable and locally sourced food options in restaurants and bar.

  • Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies:

The hotel uses environmentally friendly cleaning products to minimize chemical runoff.

Building and Operations:

  • Green Building Design:

The hotel is committed in taking into consideration that when renovating buildings there is a  green building principles in mind, such as energy-efficient insulation and green roofs.

  • Environmental Training:

The hotel has a Green Team dedicated to train and spread the word regarding our green actions. Staffs are provided with ongoing environmental training to promote sustainable practices.

Guest Engagement:

  • Guest Feedback:

The hotel is committed to collect guest feedback on environmental initiatives to continuously improve.

  • Environmental Champion:

The hotel assigns a dedicated environmental champion each quarter to drive forward new initiatives.

Energy Consumption Targets:

  • Reduce overall energy consumption by 20% by 2030

  • Shift to renewable energy

    • Source 50% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

  • Carbon neutrality

    • Achieve net-zero carbon emissions from energy use by 2040.

  • Energy efficiency improvements

    • Improve energy efficiency in operations by 15% over the next 5 years.

Transparency in Action

We are committed to accountability and progress. That's why we openly share our energy consumption data, and the milestones we've achieved along the way.

Energy Consumption of 2024: