In place already
Exclusively Green is an ongoing commitment
for all of the Exclusive Hotels - here are just some of the
initiatives currently in place at South Lodge.
Energy
Energy consumption is an enormous contributor to our Carbon
Footprint, and we have had a contract with a company called Bizz
Energy since October 2007 to supply South Lodge Hotel with 100%
green energy.
- All mains electricity and gas purchased is from 100% renewable
supplies
- Energy saving and low voltage light bulbs have been installed
throughout Exclusive Hotels
- Timer switches and movement sensors are used for light switches
wherever appropriate
- All non essential computers are switched off when not in use
instead of being left on standby
Recycling
A large amount of recycling goes at the hotel and just some of
the huge strides forward we have made are shared with you
here...
- We are recycling glass, paper, cardboard and printer
cartridges
- One of our properties is currently trialing a system that
allows us to provide purified drinking water in re-usable bottles
reducing the number of bottles entering the waste stream by 18,000
per year and we hope to implement this into South Lodge by the end
of 2009
Food and drink
All our Chefs and Kitchen teams are totally committed to
supporting Food Heroes, an Exclusive Hotels initiative to promote
and work with local suppliers, so that they can source the very
best seasonal produce in and around their immediate area and
develop excitingly varied menus.
- We also have a green waste compost policy from gardens and
kitchen.
- Fairtrade and Rain Forest Alliance certified tea, coffee and a
selection of Fairtrade and Organic wines are available at all the
properties
Materials and
equipment
All paper and disposable products sourced by the hotels are from
recycled and/or renewable sources including our brochures and
promotional materials.
- All new plastic containers are made from PET plastics where
possible
- Priority is given to 'green suppliers' such as carbon neutral
wine suppliers, stationery providers, etc
- All new build and renovation projects incorporate new energy
saving technologies such as ground source heat pumps, water
aerators and LED lighting
Find out how can you
do your bit during your stay with us?