Going Green
The Gleneagles Sustainability Policy
The Gleneagles Hotel recognises its environmental responsibility and is committed to improving its performance towards a sustainable future.
"…to become the industry leader in environmental management and contribute to a sustainable society."
Gleneagles realises the impact it can have on the environment and as a result has created a vision for the future which states our aims, these are based on 5 key corner stones, our guests, waste management, energy management, supplier management and our team members. The aims encapsulate the following:
1. Taking responsibility for our impact on the environment
2. Raising awareness and motivate a change in behaviour
3. Promoting environmental best practices
4. Improving financial results, without compromising guest satisfaction.
Gleneagles is committed to ensuring our business minimises the impact it has on the environment. We are actively working towards the implementation of proactive measures to help protect and sustain the local, national and global environment for future generations.
The aims for sustainability at The Gleneagles Hotel are expressed below:
1. Waste Management – zero waste to landfill by 2010
2. Energy Management – carbon neutral by 2010
3. Supplier Management – Retain and procure suppliers with good Environmental Management Systems by 2010
4. Our Guests – £300,000 donated to Perthshire Big Tree Country by 2010.
5. Team Members and Culture – All team members understand their responsibility and contribution to minimise impact on the resort and in their lives.
In achievement of these aims, The Gleneagles Hotel will ensure;
- All team members work in a manner compatible with the sustainability policy and aims.
- All activities are conducted for compliance in the letter and spirit of relevant laws and regulation, and maintain a proactive approach to the implication of future legal requirements.
- All new developments will be evaluated prior to approval to assess their environmental impact. Particular consideration is given to any activity which may have the potential to adversely affect the nineteen site of scientific interest (SSI) and one site of special scientific interest (SSSI) which are located around the estate.
- A proactive, open and co-operative attitude to environmental issues.
- The above aims will be regularly revised to ensure continual improvement of the environmental performance, through rigorous and regular environmental reviews.
Patrick Elsmie
Managing Director
November 2007