In place already

Exclusively Green is an ongoing commitment for Exclusive Hotels and we are constantly researching, reviewing and trialing ways to improve our systems and reduce our carbon footprint. Here are just some of the initiatives currently in place.

Energy Use

All of the Exclusive Hotels have moved to using more efficient means of energy supply. From a Certified CHP (combined heat & power) unit implemented at The Spa at Pennyhill Park which converts an impressive 90 percent of the fuel into useable energy, to solar power panels on the roof of the administration building at Lainston House, Exclusive Hotels are making a concerted effort to use efficient and environmentally friendly methods of power supply.

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 on across all of our hotels with new targets constantly being set to ensure our recycling methods continue and improve. Just some of the huge strides forward that we have achieved are shared with you here...

All the properties across Exclusive Hotels are recycling glass, paper, cardboard and printer cartridges
Pennyhill Park Hotel has implemented a "Co-Mingled" recycling initiative which allows us to recycle all of the above as well as plastics, polystyrene, tin, Tetra packs and Clingfilm - an initiative which will be introduced across the Group in coming months
Since implementation, Pennyhill Park has seen an impressive 40% reduction in the volume of waste being sent to landfill or incineration
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
Pennyhill Park Hotel have commissioned a fully networked printing solution that has made 95% of desk top printers redundant and ensures duplex printing resulting in a 30% reduction in paper consumption

Food and drink

Food Heroes is an initiative all of our chefs and kitchen teams are passionate about. Supporting local suppliers and using the very best seasonal produce they not only develop excitingly varied menus but they also reduce food miles.

Lainston House and the Manor House each have their own kitchen gardens, along with a herb garden at Pennyhill Park Hotel producing a variety of organic vegetables and herbs as well as areas for composting
Fairtrade and Rain Forest Alliance certified tea, coffee and a selection of Fairtrade and Organic wines are available at all the properties
The bore hole at Pennyhill Park delivers approximately 65% of the hotel's water supply
Lainston House and Pennyhill Park have both installed bee hives around their extensive grounds with the honey being used in the restaurants

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
The new fleet of golf buggies at the Manor House Golf Club automatically charge as they travel downhill (there are lots of hills on this course!) reducing the energy needed to power them. This is also planned for Mannings Heath Golf Club in the near future

Communication

Green committees are in place at all the Exclusive Hotels as well as a central Group Committee. These groups are responsible for gathering and sharing ideas from the entire Exclusive Hotels workforce.

Newsletters and noticeboards communicate progress and initiatives internally

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