The Gleneagles Hotel’s aim to implement proactive measures to help safeguard and sustain the local, national and global environment has been nationally acknowledged by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
The AA Five Red Star resort in Perthshire is the first hotel in the UK to achieve a gold award under version four of the rigorous criteria.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. The scheme honours independent hotels that demonstrate high levels of commitment in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable tourism with bronze, silver and gold
awards.
Award winners are scrutinised on over 145 separate measures by qualified advisers before being appointed the relevant award.
Bernard Murphy, General Manager at Gleneagles commented:
‘It is our aim to become the industry leader in environmental management and contribute to a sustainable society. We are therefore delighted to receive recognition for our efforts so far and we will continue to strive to do all we can as a business to protect the environment for future
generations.’
Gleneagles is world renowned as the ultimate destination for luxury and hospitality, offering the very best in fine dining, a wealth of leisure activities and an award winning spa all set in 850 acres of spectacular Perthshire countryside. The hotel has recently undergone an £18 million
development programme in preparation for hosting the Ryder Cup Matches in 2014.
The Gleneagles Hotel recognises its environmental responsibility and is committed to improving its performance towards a sustainable future.
Gleneagles realises the impact it can have on the environment and as a result has created a vision for the future, which states their aims. These are based on 5 key corner stones, guests, waste management, energy management, supplier management and team members.
The aims encapsulate the following:
1. Taking responsibility for 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.
Green Tourism Business Scheme is the largest certification scheme of its kind in the world and grades all types of tourism businesses. Originally developed in Scotland it now has over 2000 members through the UK.