Coombe Abbey’s Green Initiatives
At Coombe Abbey Hotel, they are committed to change and to their sustainability journey. Their operators, No Ordinary Hospitality, are continuously reviewing the impact they have as a business on the environment.
In the last 3 years, they have taken extensive measures to embrace environmental sustainability, achieving the bronze ECOsmart Greengage award. The award was given after a review of five areas of the business including energy and water conservation; waste, recycling, and plastics; rooms, consumables, and facilities management; sustainable food & beverage management; and corporate and social responsibility.
The certification recognises organisations that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their business and who promote a green approach with their clients.
So what can you see in place now?
Motion sensor lighting to save energy
Refillable soap dispensers to cut down on single-use plastics
Hybrid meeting facilities and supplies made from recycled materials
Vegan, eco-friendly, and fairtrade products are used where possible
Chef’s choice menus to help cut down on food waste and enable the use of seasonal produce from local suppliers
When on a multi-night stay, they service rooms after 3 days to cut down on energy when washing towels
Digital-first processes to ensure they are paperless where possible
Takeaway afternoon tea boxes to avoid waste
Washable linen napkins instead of disposable paper towels
Staycation packages to keep guests on-site, reducing the need to travel
Electric car charging points
A green committee to ensure the hotel continues to grow
Coombe Abbey Hotel is also proud to be set within the grounds of and partners with Coombe Abbey Country Park, which has a dedicated wildlife conservation area.
Coombe Abbey Park is also home to Warwickshire’s largest heronry, along with many other species of wildlife who have made their home around the estate, including the lake and historic woodland, which they have a duty to protect. They hope to see more benefits from their sustainable actions in the future.
Greengage ECOsmart operates within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, guidelines for which are determined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.