Whatley Manor achieves Silver EarthCheck certification

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa, a five-star luxury hotel in the Cotswolds, has achieved Silver certification through EarthCheck, the business advisory group specialising in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry. 

The 23-bedroom country manor house and spa set in the Cotswolds, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, is said to be fast becoming a “beacon for sustainable luxury” as the hotel holds a Michelin Green star in recognition of its ‘sustainable gastronomy’, as well as four Rosettes in The AA Restaurant Guide 2022/23.

It is reported that the hotel has been “leading the way” in sustainability in the hospitality sector and as a member of the Pride of Britain (PoB) Hotels and as the chairman of PoB, Sue Williams is “keen to knowledge share and encourage other hoteliers on their journey”.

Sue Williams, MI FIH general manager of Whatley Manor, said: “We are delighted to be the first UK countryside luxury hotel to have achieved the Silver accreditation awarded by EarthCheck. This serves as a solid testament to the sustainability initiatives we have deployed at Whatley since 2019.

“We are committed to continue this challenging yet meaningful and exciting journey. We hope to achieve our goal of net zero carbon emission for Scope one and two by 2028, and Scope three by 2035.”

According to Stewart Moore, CEO and Founder of EarthCheck, Whatley Manor Hotel has “taken a significant leadership position in sustainability”.

He added: “I would like to congratulate the whole team at Whatley Manor on their achievement. The hotel is a valued member of a global group of tourism operators who dare to make a difference.

“By working with EarthCheck, Whatley Manor has joined other industry leaders who are taking meaningful steps towards resolving some of the very real issues that face the planet.”