green policy

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre Green Policy

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre recognises 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.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre has a ‘Green Team’, who are responsible for moving forward with the on going action plan for company.

Stuart Maun, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kilworth House Hotel is also a member of the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) committee for the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA). This committee is responsible for creating a framework for other members and partners to follow.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will concentrate on the following areas:

Waste Reduction

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will endeavour to reduce the amount of waste generated by reusing and recycling by 20% by December 2008.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will:

  • Reduce industrial waste by eliminating 2 of the large industrial waste bins – leaving only 1 on site – Thus reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
  • Recycle all bar glass bottles/broken glass.
  • Recycle all waste paper – providing recycling boxes in all departments/offices.
  • Recycle all cardboard and packaging – made possible through purchasing a cardboard bailer.
  • Recycle all printer cartridges – to be collected by local nominated charity • Operate a ‘Think before you Print’ Campaign in all areas of the business.
  • Recycle all stamps from incoming mail and send these to the RSPB.
  • Recycle all tins, cans and aluminium.
  • Use all bio degradable kitchen and garden waste to produce our own compost for the vegetable garden.
  • Use water butts for the collection of rain water to water the garden and indoor plants.
  • To 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.
  • To plant in excess of 500 trees in the hotel grounds in 2008.

Purchasing

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will endeavour to take into account the environmental factors involved in production, use and disposal of the product.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will:

  • 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

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will endeavour to consider all resources and aim to reduce energy consumption by 10% by December 2008.

Kilworth House and Hotel will:

  • 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

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will endeavour to reduce the impact of vehicle emissions by encouraging the application of sustainable principles to traveling and arranging meetings. We aim to encourage 20% of the staff to opt into a car share scheme.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will:

  • 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.

Hygiene, health and safety

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will acknowledge the worker’s need for an acceptable working environment and will implement greener practices wherever possible.

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre will:

  • Adapt a No Smoking Policy in the Hotel and Theatre complex.
  • Offer a staff relaxation area with shower facilities.

As a guest at Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre we hope that you too would take a little time to think about the environment during your stay - perhaps by turning off the lights or electricity in your rooms when not required.