Climate Change Data

The Hari

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Environmental considerations
  • Social inclusion and equality
  • Community support

Environmental Achievements

  • Shower flow reducers installed in all guest bathrooms
  • LED lighting in 80% of fixtures
  • Dual-flush toilets in 100% of guest rooms and public areas (excl. accessible toilets)
  • Paperless guest rooms
  • Towel and linen reuse program
  • Biodegradable straws and napkins in restaurant, bar, and terrace

Social Achievements

  • Partnerships with local private tour companies
  • Support of local charities and community projects
  • Opportunities to get involved in sustainability initiatives by joining the Green Team
  • Hosting of social events and team building
  • Regular workshops on sustainability-related topics

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with UK laws and relevant local and international legislations and regulations
  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 compliance

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieving net-zero by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Support of a local community projects and charitable initiatives 90%
  • 90% of suppliers based in UK
  • 20% reduction in food waste
  • 100% of guest rooms plastic free
  • Reduce water consumption by 10%
  • 25% reduction in carbon footprint
  • Complete 12 staff community activities
  • Offset all scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
  • Reduce solid waste (exc. food) by 15%
  • 100% of supplier packaging to be reusable, biodegradable, or recyclable
  • Reduce energy (gas and electricity) consumption by 10%
  • Property 100% free of single-use plastics

Environmental Challenges

  • Achieving balance between luxury and sustainability
  • Guest and employee education regarding recycling, food waste, and minimising energy/water consumption
  • Sourcing from ethical and sustainable suppliers, whilst adhering to financial budgets
  • Implementing energy- and water-saving technologies, whilst adhering to financial budgets
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing solutions to overcome challenges
  • Tackling challenges directly to avoid jeopardizing long-term progress

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to Fair Trade and eco-certified products
  • Meat and poultry should be free-range, grass-fed, pasture raised and organic
  • Fish and seafood should be Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified
  • Preference given to suppliers that utilise renewable sources of energy
  • Preference given to FSC certified paper
  • Preference given to seasonal produce from a sustainable source
  • Suppliers located 15 miles away or less, where possible
  • Preference given to suppliers that use sustainable packaging
  • Purchase re-usable, returnable, or recycled goods

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EarthCheck

Certifications: EarthCheck Evaluate

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

The Hari aims to develop actionable strategies and initiatives aligned with the SDGs

Awards & Recognition

  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2021 (no.1 hotel in the UK, no.7 in Europe, and no.21 in the world)