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Coombe Abbey Hotel, a 12th-Century property near Brinklow, Warwickshire, has achieved the Greengage ECOsmart accreditation for the second year running.
The hotel, which is operated by No Ordinary Hospitality Management (NOHM), achieved the bronze award after assessors looked at a range of areas and initiatives including energy and water conservation; waste, recycling and plastics; rooms, consumables and facilities management; sustainable F&B management; and corporate and social responsibility.
This accreditation aims to recognise organisations which demonstrate “a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their business and who promote a green approach with their clients”.
In addition, the hotel has stated that it is on a drive to become even more paperless in its office functions to further enhance its green credentials.
Ron Terry, group operations director at NOHM, said: “We’re very pleased to have achieved the Greengage ECOsmart accreditation for the second year running as it proves, once again, our commitment to being an environmentally-friendly, sustainable venue.
“We are very fortunate to be situated at the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, surrounded by the wonderful parkland that is enjoyed by thousands of people each year, including our hotel guests.”
He added: “We will be taking further measures in the coming weeks, months and years in order to ensure we become a more sustainable venue because it’s something we, as a business, our team and our customers take very seriously.”
Greengage ECOsmart operates within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, guidelines for which are determined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
