ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
OUR MISSION
Barclay Suites is on a mission to improve sustainable practices, recycle more, save water, reduce electricity, use eco-friendly chemicals and find
new ways to green our operations. Barclay Suites aims to achieve a minimum Qualmark Enviro Silver rating
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Our teams donate time to the Keep the New Zealand Beautiful programme.
- Every year we sponsor a local or national environmental organization or project.
- Developing and updating our eco training and resources for all our team members.
- Incorporating our environmental commitment into our business decisions such as using local sourced produce and eco-friendly partners
like our green drycleaner who recycles hangers and has bio-degradable bags. - Complying with and exceeding environmental legislation, plans and policies through our commitment to a silver level Qual Mark Enviro
rating at all time
RECYCLE & RE-USE
- Recycling programme in place at our hotel and head office.
- Reminder notes in our reception, reservations and cleaning rooms to recycle.
- Partnering with suppliers who have an environmental focus such as our drycleaning partner who has a clothes hanger and garment bag
recycling programme. - Having guest recycling bins in every room.
- Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents.
REDUCE ENERGY, WATER USE AND WASTE
- Use of energy saving LED lights in all areas of the hotel.
- Use of renewable geothermal gas and hydro-electric electricity energy sources.
- Sensor activated lights in public areas.
- Using electronic communications rather than paper where possible
All our electronic communications contain a reminder to consider the environment before printing. - Where paper is used it will be recycled or acid free, carbon neutral and sourced from sustainable forests.
- Regular room maintenance checks to address issues such as leaky taps.
- Water saving devices such as showerheads and dual flush toilets in our rooms.
- Bi-annual waste practice review to ensure efficient operations.
- Biodegradable bin liners and bags in all rooms, hotels and head office
ECO FRIENDLY CHEMICALS
- Use of eco-friendly, natural plant enzyme based cleaners for hotel cleaning.
- n-room bio-degradable options for laundry and dishwashing cleaners
CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT
- In room reminders about recycling bins and recycling where possible.
- In room reminders about simple energy and water saving actions from turning off lights to eco-wash options.
- Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents.
- Providing guests with walking and cycling maps and walking and cycling tour options.
COMMITMENT
- To develop a green culture so we are all actively involved in supporting and improving our green practices.
- Providing training and resources so our team meets and improves our environmental performance.
- Incorporate our environmental commitments into our business decisions, such as who we partner with.
- Comply with environmental legislation, plans and policies.
- Increase our recycling and reuse and decrease our energy, water and waste.
- Encourage our customers to become involved with our environmental practice
ACTIONS
- Annual review and updating of our environmental policy and actions.
- Six monthly meetings with our Hotel Management, HR and Property Management teams to develop and update our environmental training and practices.
- Annual green review of our business practices and partnerships.
- A annual review to ensure compliance with legislation, plans and policies.
- Ongoing reviews of our practices around recycling, energy, water and waste reduction.
- Developing initiatives that allow customers to become involved with our environmental efforts
