Our Green Policy

The Crimson Hotels Group is keenly aware of it's duties and responsibilities to the environment, it's employees and to the community.  We are committed to the following practices and principles to enable us to meet and exceed legislation and expectations.

1. running an efficient and successful hotel operation supporting the local economy by being a key employer in the area
2. carrying out our business by the most environmentally and socially aware practices parcticable
3. constant monitoring and updating of practices and training of staff to deliver the benefits

Initiatives currently undertaken:

Waste limitation and management:

• mindful of the cost of energy, raw materials and labour involved in production, the ordering of all tiems is carefully controlled to minimise waste.  Bulk purchasing is also used where possible to minimise packaging.
• restaurant foood is cooded to order to eliminate foood waste through overproduction.
• the use of lighting, heathring and air conditioning is constantly monitored to ensure these resources are not wasted whilst not compromising comfort standards.
• energy efficient light bulbs are installed wherever possible.
• all bedroooms with radiators are fitted with thermo valves.
• hotel heathring is minimised from Spring to autumn.
• email comminications are only printed when necessary.
• advertising and bookings are encouraged via the Hotel web sites to reduce paperwork.
• energy efficient kettles are provided in guest rooms.
• new plant and equipment is chosen with energy efficiency in mond.
• soap dispensers are used in bathrooms and public toilets to reduce the waste from under utilised soap bars.
• ever aware of the need to conserve water, 'hipp bags' are being installed in all bathroooms and replacement cisterns are of the reduced water capacity type.
• external lighting is controlled by light sensorts to ensure energy usage is efficient.

Recycling:

• all hotel waste paper and cardboard is separated from general waste fro recycling.
• scrap paper is reused where possible for note taking.
• printer cartidges are recycled where possible for charity.
• stationery items are reused whereever possible.
• coooking oil is collected by a licensed contractor and recycled or used for bio diesel.
• all glass and bottles are recycled.
• used postage stamps are collected for charity.
• bedroom and restaurant linen is changed at intervals that do no compromise our standards or the comfor tof our guests whilst economising on usage.
• guests are pro-actively offered the opportunity to assist in minimising energy\chemical consumptions by deciding on less frequent replacement of fresh linen and towelling. 
• old kitchen and office equipment is recycled by licensed contractors.

Support for local community:

• charitable donations are made to local charities.
• all foodstuffs are purchased from local suppliers whereever possible.
• locally produced drinks are stocked and promoted.
• promotional materials for local facilities and attractions are displayed and readily available to guests.
• corporate hospitality is conducted supporting local facilitiers and attractions.
• each Hotel conducts business with regard to the immediate meighbourhood and is mindful of light and noise pollution.
• the Hotels are carefuly and continually maintained enhancing the over appearance of the local areas.
• cash is injected into the local community in the form of business rates and staff spending power.
• hotel facilities are regularly used to support local communities.

General:

• the Crimson Hotels Group is currently pursuing membership of both the considerate Hoteliers Association and the Green Business UK Scheme, who provide advice and support on environmental initiatives.
• the Company encourages the personal development of staff and the NVQ and South East Tourism training schemes are available for staff to attend during working hours.
• our printed literature is carried out by a considerate print company who are taking ongoing initiatives to support the environment including vegetable based inks, elemental chlorine free paper and recycled paper.