Sustainability & Community

Read our sustainability commitments

At Sandman Signature UK, we are committed to integrating conservation and resource management into our daily operations. To support this commitment, we have implemented the following initiatives:

SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING

We source our cleaning products from P&G Professional, whose concentrated formulas reduce the need for frequent deliveries, thereby lessening our carbon footprint. Additionally, we are committed to purchasing renewable energy to further support sustainability.

TOWEL/LINEN REUSE PROGRAM

In an effort to reduce water consumption and pollutants, we do not refresh linens and towels daily unless requested. In addition, by partnering with P&G Professional, our on-premise laundry operations can reduce energy usage by 7% and reduce water usage by 40%. That’s the equivalent of 1 million water bottles per hotel per year!

RECYCLING PROGRAM

We recycle or compost as much as possible in an effort to minimise the amount of waste generated through our daily operations.

ENERGY & WATER MANAGEMENT

We invest in equipment that helps to reduce consumption of these resources but also provide training to staff on how to manage the use of these resources responsibly.

COMMUNICATION

We communicate our initiatives to our guests, suppliers and employees in order to generate awareness but also to inspire participation. We invite you to support our environmental efforts by participating in our programs and also by providing us with your feedback.

BEDROOMS

We have transitioned to bulk amenities in our rooms, preventing tens of thousands of single-use plastic bottles from entering landfills. Additionally, our key entry card system automatically turns off power in unoccupied rooms, further enhancing our commitment to sustainability.

COMMUNITY

We collaborate with local charities through fundraising efforts and by donating unwanted items. Additionally, we partner with local schools to educate children about future opportunities in the hospitality sector.

WE ARE GREEN KEY CERTIFIED

Green Key is an international eco-label for tourism facilities. Since 1994, Green Key has been a leading standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. The Green Key programme is run internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education. In England it is managed by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Green Key provides a well-proven framework for an establishment to work with its environmental management on sustainability issues, including awareness raising. The high environmental standards expected of these establishments are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent on-site audits.

Green Key is eligible for hotels, hostels, small accommodations, campsites, holiday parks, conference centres, restaurants, and attractions.

For guests, a Green Key shows that the establishment is committed to reducing the environmental impact of their stay. The Green Key programme is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030 addressed by the United Nations.

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