Green Initiatives

Guests' Opportunity to Contribute

Partner with us to help save the earth. Guests can do their bit by reusing towels and bed linen to save water, energy, labour and chemical use in washing cycles

Our Commitment

Energy

Electrical system in guest rooms controlled by keycard
Tight control of air-conditioning operating hours and temperatures to save energy
Staff clean air supply ducts and return grill at least every 6 months
Preventative maintenance program for cleaning air-conditioners to enhance energy efficiency
Programmable thermostats are installed in all guest rooms
Refrigerators in guest rooms set to an optimum temperature
Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy-saving long-life bulbs in guest room corridors and several points within the guest rooms
Timer set-up for lighting and other electrical systems
Lights and fridges in all guest rooms that have no guests to be turned off
Hot water in guest rooms processed from heat exchange system

Water

Temperature of sauna and steam decreased during off peak hours
Installation of water-saving faucets
Use of water-saving system at faucet in guest rooms and public areas
Staff to avoid leaving water tap running, while washing food
Daily record of water consumption (daily controls)
Gardens are watered in the mornings and evenings only to prevent unnecessary evaporation at the hottest times of day

Waste Management

Wastewater (shower water, water used for cleaning, toilet water, swimming pool and pond water etc.) to undergo wastewater treatment before it is discharged to the environment
Use of microorganisms (bacteria) for waste water treatment system
Associates motivated not to waste glass bottles to increase bottle account for recycling

Environmental Quality

Suppliers are requested not to leave the engine running while their vehicles are parked to reduce noise and pollution
Air filtration is in place for the guestrooms
Separation of smoking and non-smoking floors

Chemical Products

Recycling

Separating and selling bottles, paper, cardboard and vegetable oil to recycling companies
Re-use of hotel key cards
All paper systematically reused and recycled
Aluminium, plastic and cardboard are recycled

Engineering

BAS system and demand control used for controlling the electric system in the hotel
At all times Engineering Department saves costs and energy in all activities performed
Elimination of Halon fire extinguisher to reduce environmental impact

Environmental Activities

Creating activities and encouraging the community, guests and staff to help preserve and protect the environment
Annual donation of food and gifts to poor children on hotel anniversaries and other occasions
Energy-saving Slogan Competition
Annual street cleaning day, in association with local muinicipal authorities
Blood donation by staff

Offices

Staff use recycled paper and envelopes
Staff use Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Staff to optimise the use of computers and emails to reduce paper use
Staff avoid printing and copying
Staff encouraged to walk down two floors or up one floor instead of using lifts
Staff to turn off air-conditioning, lights and equipment, when they are not in the office
Computer screens turned off after work and during lunchtime
Information board to motivate all concerned about energy-saving and water-saving

Staff Training

Staff are trained for energy awareness (e.g. switching off lights/computers, water consumption, air-conditioners, appliances etc.)
A training programme in place to educate staff about environmentally friendly projects
Regular meetings with staff to help promote staff awareness and implementation of energy-saving and environmental responsibility