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Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre and the Environment
In May 2008, Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre set up the ‘Green Team’ comprising of representatives across all departments within the hotel. Initial meetings took place regarding all environmental and green issues. The Green Team worked to the guidelines set out by the Green Tourism Business Scheme in order to achieve a recognised grading from the association for its commitment to the environment.
An Environmental/Green Policy has been created for the Hotel and Theatre which all employees are aware of, and adhere to. We understand that all departments must work closely together, coordinating their efforts in a bid to reduce our energy consumption and waste. These environmental aims and measures have also been included in our staff induction programme to all new members of staff.
Throughout the hotel all employees are now trained to ensure that during their shift, the lights, equipment and taps are turned off when not in use. The hotel’s Maintenance Department has also made great progress in changing all light bulbs within the hotel, to those that are energy saving where possible, in addition to reusing materials/resources where possible.
Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre is taking great steps to become a more environmentally aware business, and encourages its employees and suppliers to do the same.
