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