Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions per room to 30.96 kgCO2/room in 2023 from 34.87 kgCO2/room in 2017 (excluding Covid years)
• Reduced CO2 emissions per guest to 17.59 kgCO2/guest in 2023 from 19.45 kgCO2/guest in 2017 (excluding Covid years)
• 100% renewable energy electricity supply for the last two years
• Reduced paper use by 50% through paperless meetings and online accounting systems
• Full refit of lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting
• Replaced 7 old boilers with new energy-efficient Dietrich boilers
• Reduced single-use plastic by 50,000 bottles per annum by replacing miniature toiletry bottles with larger refillable dispensers

Social Achievements

• Donation of unclaimed lost property to local charities
• Donation of old furniture during refurbishments
• Use of bamboo and biodegradable guest amenities
• Award of 'A Great Place to Work' in 2022 and 2023
• Participation in Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme in 2022 and 2023
• All managers completed “Fundamentals of People Management” training in November 2023
• Yearly calendar of Health & Wellbeing events
• Employee assistance program in place

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Locally sourced bottled water supplier
• Partnership with Brother for toner cartridge recycling

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 'A Great Place to Work' Award (2022, 2023)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental

Environmental Achievements

• Switched from plastic straws to recyclable paper straws
• Implemented cardboard and paper recycling and shredding
• Segregated food waste and general waste
• Regenerated food waste into biofuel
• Installed 15 solar panels (prior to Covid)
• Became a member of Repak
• Partnered with Brother printers for 100% carbon-neutral printing
• Engaged with Food Surplus Management (FMS) for waste removal and food waste energy recovery
• Changed shampoo and body wash from 30ml bottles to 30ml doypacks, saving 68% on CO2
• Switched to compostable coffee cups
• Switched to bamboo straws
• Replaced single-use Voya toiletries with pump-action wall-mounted products in 47 superior rooms
• Upgraded car park lighting to energy-saving LED bulbs
• Replaced key fobs with facial recognition for staff clocking in/out
• Installed 50 sq. meters of solar panels in 2019
• Replaced the pool cover in January 2023, resulting in less energy usage
• Removed guest information folders and moved information to TV screens
• Changed all corridors and bedroom lighting to LED fittings (ongoing)
• Recycled all rubbish, plastic, cardboard, and glass

Social Achievements

• Provided all employees with appropriate training and resources
• Introduced e-bikes for staff and guests
• Installed 2 electric car charging spaces
• All staff induction is now done online to reduce paper usage

Governance Achievements

• Fully compliant with all relevant legislation

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Locally sourced food produce where possible
• Partnership with Brother printers for sustainable printing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities