Environmental policy
We believe that one of the greatest assets of the hotel is its location.
Set on the sumit of the Isle of Portland, with many SSSI areas and conservation
areas. Rich in natural beauty and high biodiversity. We see our role
as custodians of this wonderful natural asset and we will remain committed
to its long term sustainability. We believe it is imperative that we
take all reasonable measures to preserve and maintain the immediate
and wider environment for the prosperity and enjoyment of future generations
and to ensure the continuing success and viability of the hotel. We
believe that our key impacts on the environment are energy use, emissions
to water, waste management and emissions to air. In order to achieve
our overall aims as stated above and to continuously strive to minimize
all negative impacts of our operations on our environment, we will:
Compliance
Fully comply with and keep up to date with all legislative and regulatory
obligations and duties of care covering our operations present and future,
requiring our employees and contractors to act in accordance with our
environmental policy, for which we will provide adequate training and
communication. We will also provide this information to our customers
and seek their help in implementing it.
Energy Saving
Ensure that all new capital investment projects, ongoing maintenance
and renewal programs are managed in a way which incorporates assessment
of every possible environmental impact and will take appropriate action
to keep adverse impacts to an absolute minimum.
Water Conservation and Pollution Control
Take all reasonable measures to save water and take action to reuse
water wherever possible.
Transport and Local Purchasing
Take all reasonable steps to minimise and where possible off-set emissions
and encourage our staff, suppliers and guests to help us in this initiative.
Guests will be encouraged to enjoy the many activities available in
and around the hotel all accessible without getting in their cars. We
will continue to focus on purchasing from local suppliers and producers
wherever possible.
Waste Management and Recycling
Reduce waste from our activities wherever possible, and where we produce
waste we will maximize the amount that is either reused or recycled.
Local Community
Act in a socially responsible manner in the conduct of our business
and take a position of leadership in the local community in a range
of activities, including environmental best practice, supporting local
charities and support groups, providing opportunity to school and college
students to carry out work placements and getting involved in local
community projects and initiatives.
Who and How
Our environmental commitment will be achieved through raising employee
awareness and incorporating those issues into the daily operation of
our business. We will review our performance regularly and not less
than annually in order to promote and facilitate continual improvements.
Progress reports will be available upon request to interested parties.
For more information on the Hotels environment policies please contact Peter Davie on +44 (0)1305 821361.
