Organization, Reporting and Management

• Have a staff member assigned to managing environmental issues.
• Participate in a local environmental forums and meetings.
• Have environmental planning procedures for any new development to be undertaken at the hotel.

Energy Management

• Engage in achieving a reduction in the energy consumption of our hotel.
• Have effective energy efficient lighting installed in at least 50% of areas.
• Have a policy of purchasing low energy equipment for electrical devices such as fridges, microwaves, cookers.
• Have a member of staff who has been designated to monitor energy performance and set new targets based on results.
• Have performed an initial assessment and changed to energy efficient light bulbs and motion detectors.
• Have measures in place to ensure that our energy supply does not adversely impact on the energy supply for local residents.
• Have trained our housekeepers to identify and report common maintenance problems, such as toilet leaks, etc.
• Have a guest towel reuse/bed linen changing program in place to save water.
• Incorporate energy efficient design into all new construction and refurbishing projects.
• Wash laundry in cold water as much as possible.
• Purchase renewable energy for use on site.

Water Management

• Engage in achieving a reduction in water consumption.
• Have water saving devices fitted to reduce water consumption.
• Have energy saving taps fitted to ensure water is delivered at the temperature it is required.
• Have low flush WCs fitted and water saving devices installed in WCs.
• Have timing devices fitted to the irrigation system to minimize operating times, and have a water saving procedure in place for manual watering.
• Have had the property checked for water leaks.
• Service equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning efficiently.
• Ensure our water supply does not conflict with the water supply for the local community.
• Train employees about water saving practices.
• Have trained employees to be able to detect and repair leaking showers, toilets etc.
• Have implemented water reducing policies e.g. not hosing surfaces to clean them and not watering gardens in the day.
• Have chosen drought resistant native plant species for landscaping.
• Minimize the use of chemicals that end up in wastewater, such as detergent or bleach.

Waste

• Comply with national waste regulations.
• Implement waste reduction targets.
• Collect recyclable items separately (cardboard, plastic, glass, metals, food waste, etc.).
• Avoid using single use condiments (jam, butter, etc) with more packaging, in favor of reusable containers.
• Donate reusable items, such as furniture or food, to charities or employees.
• Provide employees with reusable mugs and eliminate their use of disposable cups.

Purchasing

• Have developed a purchasing policy to try to purchase local and organic or biodegradable products as much as possible.
• Source products from local suppliers wherever possible.
• Choose to work with suppliers who have a code of practice setting out minimum standards and/or an environmental policy.
• Buy products in bulk to minimize packaging.
• Purchase cleaning materials with low environmental impact.
• Collaborate with other local hoteliers to investigate the potential for joint purchasing.

Community Support

• Support and actively contribute to local community development projects.
• Support and actively contribute to conservation or cultural heritage projects.
• Encourage employees to volunteer in the local community.
• Work together with government officials/other hotels/tourism businesses to improve environmental standards in the local area.
• Work with the local community to promote environmental education.
• Respect the surrounding local culture and heritage.

Customer Education

• Encourage guests to buy products that are made locally.
• Provide guests with information regarding to the areas culture and religious characteristics.
• Provide guests with information and encouragement to follow energy saving practices e.g. switching off lights, air conditioning, reusing towels, etc.
• Encourage guests to explore the destination beyond the boundaries of the property.

Employee Training

• Include environmental aspects into employee training, such as how to reduce energy, water and waste.

Organization, Reporting and Management

• Have a written environmental and responsible tourism policy document.
• Publish regular progress reports on environmental issues, employee relations, and the way our business integrates into the community.

Energy Management

• Have installed environmentally friendly flow restrictors / controllers on showerheads and taps.
• Capture and use renewable energy sources on site.

Waste

• Have procedures in place to reduce or reuse waste where possible e.g. providing relevant recycling bins to each department, buying in bulk, buying products with less packaging.
• Have replaced disposable items with reusable ones e.g. refillable soap and shampoo containers, cloth laundry bags, rechargeable batteries, etc.
• Have a hazardous waste policy to safely dispose of hazardous materials, such as batteries and paint.
• Have implemented a battery recycling program for employees and guests.
• Have waste bins provided for guests around the hotel.

Purchasing

• List the use of organic/local and fair trade ingredients on restaurant menus.
• Emphasize the purchasing of products that are certified for their environmental quality.
• Take an active role in influencing and working with suppliers to identify locally produced, fair trade and environmentally friendly products.

Community Support

• Support local schools.
• Showcase local artwork / handicrafts.

Customer Education

• Provide guests with guidance on environmental protection in the destination (e.g. protecting turtle nesting sites, the importance of not wearing sunscreen near coral reefs.
• Provide guests with information about how to reduce, reuse and recycle during their stay.
• Provide guests with information and tips for water saving e.g. turning off taps when brushing teeth, etc.
• Educate guests about how they can make a positive contribution to local biodiversity and conservation efforts.
• Communicate our environmental aims to guests, along with advice to help them reduce their environmental impact and support local conservation and community development projects.

Employee Training

• Have an employee ideas campaign to solicit ideas about how to reduce the hotel's environmental impact.