Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, has been awarded the ‘Green Key Certification’ reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism. This is the first year for the hotel to be accredited with this prestigious certification.
The Green Key certificate is a leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. The certificate represents a commitment by businesses that their establishment adheres to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education and highlights the establishments’ efforts to develop a sustainable and responsible business.
Over 4,000 establishments across 60+ countries hold a Green Key. To achieve the award, establishments are assessed against 130 criteria in 13 categories. Each application is assessed by an independent panel before being awarded. Green Key is one of the 5 programmes managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The programmes are recognised by FEE’s institutional partners including the World Tourism Organisation and UN Environment Programme.
A ‘Green Team’ was set up at both hotels which have implemented several initiatives to improve the ecological footprint of operations. The accreditation signals to guests that both hotels are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of their stay.
Jane Kendrick, Chief Operating Officer from Mission Net Zero, who helped both hotels prepare for their accreditation, said “Huge congratulations go to both hotels for achieving their Year One Green Key England certification, which is a fantastic achievement. Gaining Green Key in their first year is no small feat and reflects the hard work, commitment, and collaboration across the whole team. It is a strong demonstration of their dedication to sustainability and continuous improvement, and a brilliant foundation to build on in the years ahead”.
As a celebration and thank you for every successful eco-certification from Mission Net Zero, 100 trees are to be planted in Kenya as part of a tree planting project. Each tree is estimated to capture 1.81 tonnes of CO₂ over its lifetime, meaning that 100 trees equate to an estimated 181 tonnes of future CO₂ captured.
Scott Rankin, Group Operations Manager at Castlebridge Hospitality, said: “We’re delighted that both hotels have been accredited with the Green Key. We believe in providing exceptional service to our guests, but also in a way that minimises our impact on the environment. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the environment and create a brighter future for generations to come. This is the first step in not only reducing our carbon footprint but encouraging our guests to make more sustainable choices”.
For more information about Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon please visit https://stratford.hotelindigo.com/
For more information about the Green Key Programme please visit www.greenkeyengland.co.uk.
For more information about Castlebridge Hospitality please visit https://www.castlebridgehospitality.co.uk
