Sustainability Policy

Sustainability Langley Castle Hotel recognises its responsibility to respect the environment and is committed to achieve environmental best practice, where practically possible throughout its business activity.

We continually seek ways to conserve and protect natural resources, to minimise wastage of raw materials and energy, whilst providing a consistent and quality product and service to our guests.

Energy Conservation Use of Energy Saving bulbs Encourage a “switch off policy” with staff and guests Ensure staff are aware of requirement to turn down/off radiators thermostats when rooms are not booked out

Endeavour to print literature on recycled paper In periods of low occupancy, appropriate sections within the hotel are isolated so heating can be turned off and lighting reduced to emergency levels only

Regular boiler checks Purchasing of energy efficient equipment Reducing Waste Recycle/Re-use Use fabric napkins as much as possible Use recycled products wherever possible Move towards using environmentally friendly cleaning materials, and Micro fibre cloths Recycle Kitchen oils

We have our own in-house water bottling system for guests whereby filtered water is supplied in branded re-useable glass bottles, significantly reducing our glass bottle wastage and carbon footprint

Water Consumption Laundry, by reducing the quantity of towels we wash, we reduce water consumption, energy and use of detergents Good maintenance – mending leaking taps Full loads in washing machines and dish/glass washers

Responsible Purchasing Use of as much local produce as possible Use local businesses from Printers, Plumbers, Electrician, Furniture and soft furnishings. Aim to develop our own vegetable/herb garden Develop and increase responsible purchasing methods to include sourcing products using suppliers that maintain ethical practices The use of Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified products where possible

Guest contribution Laundry, we give guests the option to not have their towels Laundered everyday To turn down the heating before opening the windows We are open to any suggestions from guests that will aid our sustainability

Travel 90% of our staff live within a 10-mile radius of Langley and car sharing is encouraged whenever possible.