Crown Group of Hotels UK – Green Policy

At Crown Group of Hotels UK, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices across all our properties. We recognise our responsibility to operate in a way that minimises harm to the planet while delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are dedicated to:

• Implementing energy-saving measures such as LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, and smart climate control systems.
• Encouraging guests to participate in towel and linen reuse programs.
• Establishing comprehensive recycling programs.
• Minimising single-use plastics and promoting the use of reusable items.
• Collaborating with local businesses and organisations to support sustainable practices.
• Providing training for staff and information for guests on sustainable practices.
• Conducting regular sustainability audits to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Staying informed about new sustainability technologies and practices and integrating them into our operations.
• Encouraging feedback from guests and staff to continuously improve our sustainability initiatives.
• Working towards achieving a Green Tourism Award.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation

• Utilising energy-efficient lighting and appliances.
• Implementing smart climate control systems to optimise energy use.
• Encouraging responsible energy use among staff and guests.

Water Conservation

• Encouraging guests to participate in towel and linen reuse programs.
• Regularly monitoring water usage to identify areas for improvement.

Waste Management

• Establishing comprehensive recycling programs across our hotels.
• Actively promoting recycling internally and ensuring all waste contracts focus on recycling and split collections.
• Reducing single-use plastics and promoting reusable alternatives.
• Partnering with local waste management companies to ensure responsible disposal.
• Undertaking waste reduction, re-use, and recycling initiatives.

Buildings

• Our teams carry out regular maintenance checks on all the hotel buildings to ensure they remain energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Sustainable Sourcing & Logistics

• Sourcing responsibly
• Minimising ‘road miles’ by bulk buying and reducing the number of deliveries to each hotel.

Community Engagement

• Collaborating with local businesses and organisations to support sustainability efforts.
• Providing training for staff on sustainable practices.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Conducting regular sustainability audits to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Implementing reporting systems to measure our environmental impact.

Continuous Improvement

• Staying informed about new sustainability technologies and practices.
• Encouraging feedback from guests and staff to enhance our green initiatives.

We are committed to continuously improving our sustainability practices and welcome feedback from guests and stakeholders to help shape our green initiatives.

Together, we can create a greener future.