Climate Change Data

Sutton Hotel Collection

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100% (for three hotels)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Gold status in Green Tourism Awards across all three hotels (meeting 80% or higher of criteria)
  • Three historic hotels are fully powered by renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions
  • Annual energy reduction of 60kWh (pro rata) at The Castle Hotel
  • Minimising food miles by sourcing quality ingredients locally
  • Plant-based and vegetarian options offered to guests
  • Encouraging biodiversity by installing bird boxes and bug hotels
  • Ethical procurement policies with sustainably sourced, cruelty-free toiletries with recyclable packaging
  • Reducing use of pollutants and harmful chemicals in cleaning supplies
  • Partnership with Bikeable for eco-friendly guest transportation

Social Achievements

  • Partnership with More Trees to support tree planting and community programs
  • Active partners with local business improvement district (BID) initiatives
  • Charity partnerships with local hospitals and hospices (The Queens Hotel, The Francis Hotel, The Castle Hotel)
  • Regular team litter picks to help keep local areas tidy
  • Celebrating team milestones to foster a culture of recognition and reward

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved Green Tourism Gold Award, demonstrating commitment to sustainability best practices

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Become single-use plastic free across all hotels
  • Implement Green Meetings Standard at The Castle Hotel Windsor and The Queens Hotel Cheltenham
  • Enhance goal setting via Greenview Portal by incorporating social metrics

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Locally sourced food
  • Sustainably sourced, cruelty-free toiletries

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Green Tourism Award

Certifications: Green Tourism Award (Gold)

Third-party Assurance: External auditor for Green Tourism Award

Awards & Recognition

  • Green Tourism Gold Award