Sustainability

We are constantly striving to improve and develop our initiatives to protect the planet. Our growing list of initiatives includes:

• Working with Con–Serve, Considerate Group’s data management system, to monitor our hotels’ environmental resource consumption, including electricity, gas, water and waste
• Working with equipment manufacturers who practice sustainable production techniques
• Choosing refrigeration units in accordance with the latest, most stringent International Standards, e.g. R290.

Energy:

• In-room key card system automatically switches off electricity when guest room is vacated
• Individually controlled air-conditioning systems in all hotels
• Energy-saving PCs
• Energy-saving and Energy Code-certified kitchen appliances
• Movement sensitive lighting in Back of House areas
• LED bulbs installed throughout our hotel
• We have already installed solar panels at Verdura Resort and are exploring the use of solar energy across more of our destinations

Water:

• Serving guests a local water choice to reduce our carbon footprint
• Option for guests to have linen and towels washed every second day
• Dual flush toilets installed across hotels
• Time-sensitive water taps in Back of House areas
• Exploring rainwater harvesting system, which we already introduced at Verdura Resort

Waste:

• Separate plastic, paper and general waste management bins used throughout Back of House
• Recycling initiatives such as using equipment to dewater, shred and/or compress organic wastes, for re-use as compost in parkland
• Recycle kitchen oil, ink cartridges and coffee capsules

Paper:

• Offering our guests a Press-Reader to enjoy online newspapers
• Use of QR codes and mobile apps for restaurant menus and digital directories
• Invitations sent by e-cards
• Reusable metal tags rather than paper tags in cloakrooms
• Recycled paper across Back of House departments
• Sustainable reusable drink coasters across Food & Beverage outlets
• Recycled toilet paper in Back of House areas
• Bamboo toilet paper in guest rooms, as we have already done at Brown’s Hotel

Plastic:

• Biodegradable or washable straws, stirrers and fruit picks throughout our bars and restaurants
• Glass bottled water provided to guests in-room and throughout our bars and restaurants
• In-room bathroom amenities and dispensers across public WCs made from post-consumer recycled plastic, as well as working with ‘Clean the World’ to recycle old containers
• Plastic-free in-room amenities, including corn starch razors, bamboo toothbrushes, corn starch shower caps, corn starch sanitary kits, straw sewing kits and wooden combs
• Hanging laundry returned in hessian covers, and folded laundry returned in tissue paper
• Promote use of recycled plastic water bottles
• In-room Bar selection of plastic-free products
• Gyms to be fitted with post-consumer recycled plastic or vegetable plastic water bottles
• Use of biodegradable cups, cutlery and plates in staff canteen

Our growing list of these includes:

Housekeeping:

• Reusable material bags for newspapers, laundry and shoes
• Eco-friendly cleaning materials

Kitchens and Food & Beverage Outlets:

• Sourcing seasonal, local produce
• Menus crafted to minimise waste
• Fish suppliers specially chosen for their sustainable practices
• Meat supplied by farmers using non-invasive farming practices
• ‘Healthy Nourish’ menus in our dining outlets and guest rooms
• Reusable or recyclable food packaging

Spa:

• Irene Forte Skincare professional products are natural, sustainable and vegan-friendly and use naturally derived alternatives to petrochemicals, synthetic colours, harsh surfactants and preservatives. The brand’s packaging is also made from 100% recycled fibres with vegetable and soya-based inks
• Irene Forte Skincare professional products are recycled responsibly
• Retail sustainable brands, such as Back Label, a sustainable fitness clothing line
• Hand-made Sicilian ceramics and handcrafted Sicilian bells for display and treatments
• Flip-flops made from bamboo
• Collateral printed on 100% recycled paper

Mobility:

• Electric buggies with drivers to get around our hotels and resorts, which have already been introduced at Verdura Resort
• Provide e-bicycles for guests to explore places of interest and facilities around the neighbourhood

Corporate:

• Our network of PR agencies continues to promote and educate the media, trade and consumers on our sustainability activities in 10 countries around the world
• We encourage our network esteemed and influential individuals, our Rocco Forte insiders, to inspire our communities with news on sustainable practices
• Our company-wide Green Committees regularly develop new sustainability strategies across our collection of hotels and resorts
• All of our new suppliers must complete a supplier form and adhere to strict regulations
• We are developing a qualitative and quantitative monitoring process, as well as KPIs and a regular reporting strategy, to ensure transparency, compliance, use of best practices and the on-going implementation of our sustainability strategy
• We are also exploring certifications, such as Green Globe and other sustainable 5-star tourism programmes