Our commitment to the environment

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Belvedere Hotels recognise that our work may have a direct or indirect effect on the local, regional and global environment. We are committed to reducing any harmful effects on the environment and in working with reputable associations, we aim to understand, follow and implement best environmental practice where possible. We encourage our employees, suppliers and guests to be environmentally aware through initiatives such as recycling and energy efficiency.

Our goal is to prevent landfill waste and improve recycling, by reviewing how supplies and equipment are purchased, packaged, delivered, used, and disposed of, whilst complying with all applicable environmental legislation.

Belvedere Hotels concentrate on the following areas:

Waste Reduction

Belvedere Hotels will endeavour to reduce the amount of waste generated by reusing and recycling. The Hotels have set a target to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill to 30% of total waste created, by December 2012.

What we do:

  • Recycle all bar glass bottles/broken glass
  • Instituted a program to recycle paper at all corporate and hotel offices and reception desks
  • Recycle all cardboard and packaging
  • Recycle all printer cartridges – to be collected by local nominated charity
  • Operating a ‘Think before you Print’ Campaign in all areas of the business
  • Recycle all tins, cans and aluminium
  • Recycle all plastics and packaging in the designated bins
  • Use water butts for the collection of rain water to water the garden and indoor plants.
  • Educate and train all members of staff in environmental issues and in good working practices in order to create an energy efficient and environmentally aware working culture.

Purchasing

Belvedere Hotels will endeavour to take into account the environmental factors involved in production, use and disposal of the product.

What we do:

  • When purchasing analyse whether a new product is essential
  • Where possible, source food from local suppliers
  • Avoid purchasing products with unnecessary packaging

Energy and water saving

Belvedere Hotels will endeavour to consider all resources and aim to reduce energy consumption by 10% by December 2012.

What we do:

  • Where possible use energy efficient light bulbs, lower heating temperatures and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms
  • Fit all radiators with adjustable controls
  • Ensure that all PC’s are switched off when not in use
  • Ensure that daily checks are carried out on taps, pipes and toilets.

Travel

Belvedere Hotels will endeavour to reduce the impact of vehicle emissions by encouraging the application of sustainable principles to traveling. We aim to encourage 20% of the staff to opt into a car share scheme.

What we do:

  • Where possible promote public transport, cycling or walking as the preferred form of transport for staff and volunteers;
  • Promote staff car sharing schemes
  • Offer work from home options if appropriate

Guests of Belvedere Hotels

As a guest at Belvedere Hotels we hope that you too would take a little time to think about the environment during your stay and help us maintain our commitment to our Green Policy.

Some simple measures to help us with our continued efforts could be:

  • Turn off lights or electrical items in your bedroom when not in use
  • Consider the usage of your towels & linens during your stay
  • Allow us to recycle any newspapers that may no longer be required
  • Avoid dripping taps