Planning for 2019
With Ireland failing to achieve its Carbon Reduction targets we are being viewed as the "Dirty Man" in Europe. Make sure your business can promote itself as a Responsible Business by engaging in one of our programmes. Your choices range from Environmental Certification to joining our Plastic Smart programme.
Make a commitment to fully engage in one/more of our responsible programmes, and benefit from a stronger consumer image and reduced costs. All our programmes are open to all businesses, where relevant.
Energy Saving
Are you planning any capital investment in new boilers, lights, pool plant equipment, air handling, pumps, etc. If yes, engage with us as we can assist you in securing Grant Aid ranging from 20-30% on top of the energy savings you will achieve. Every energy efficiency action can deliver free financial support. If you want to discuss no capital expenditure projects we can also assist with our partners who can deliver Pay as you Save models.
Global Destination Sustainability Index - 2018 Results (GDSI)
Galway was identified as the most Sustainable Destination in Ireland for MICE business with an Index of 59%, followed by Dublin 55%, Cork-48%, Shannon/Limerick-35% and Kerry-32% The top ten sustainable destinations have an Index of 94-72% - so there is a long way to go. Hotels and other tourism businesses can make their destination more attractive to potential business by becoming certified or implementing one of our programmes. Support your local Convention Bureau and get your destinations index improved for 2019. More info here
Clean the World - Up-cycling Bathroom Toiletries
2019 could be the year when you stop throwing toiletries into landfill and instead send them to CTW to support disadvantaged communities. If you want to be a Recognised Socially Responsible hotel become a Clean the World member. More info here
Plastic Smart - A GREENMark by GreenTravel.ie
Are you serious about minimising single use plastics? Or are you more interested in the PR message when you remove plastic straws? We have a wide-ranging programme that addresses this scourge with the objective to eliminate single use consumer facing plastics from your business. If you want to make a real difference join up now. More info here
GREENClean - Chemical Free Cleaning - cutting costs by 50%
GREENClean is our revolutionary cleaning chemical replacement system that can cut your cleaning chemical costs by 50% plus. Trial offer available. Safe, Powerful, Kind to the Planet, Kind to your Guests, Kind to your Employees. More info here
Compliance - Waste Packaging Regulations
We would urge all hospitality businesses - especially hotels (c.40% non-compliant) - to become compliant with the Packaging Waste Regulations. By joining Repak your legal obligations will be satisfied - by remaining non-compliant you leave yourself open to prosecution and fines - be sensible - be compliant - Find out more and Join Here
Support our Green Suppliers
Check out the new sustainable fuel from Calor - BioGas LPG
Before you plan any project have a look at our Green Business Directory - listing here
Latest Green News
Keep an eye on our news page in GreenHospitality.ie for the latest sustainable news - click here
Current topics include;
- Green Awards 2019 - shortlist
- Energy Audit Scheme - Legal Compliance requirement
- How Sustainable is Ireland's food industry
- 2019 Sustainability Forecast: Six Priorities for your company
- How hotels, plastics and wellness are critically conected
and more.................
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