Environmental Policy

OUR MISSION

Barclay Suites is on a mission to improve sustainable practices, recycle more, save water, reduce electricity, use eco-friendly chemicals and find
new ways to green our operations. Barclay Suites aims to achieve a minimum Qualmark Enviro Silver rating

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Our teams donate time to the Keep the New Zealand Beautiful programme.
Every year we sponsor a local or national environmental organization or project.
Developing and updating our eco training and resources for all our team members.
Incorporating our environmental commitment into our business decisions such as using local sourced produce and eco-friendly partners
like our green drycleaner who recycles hangers and has bio-degradable bags.
Complying with and exceeding environmental legislation, plans and policies through our commitment to a silver level Qual Mark Enviro
rating at all time

RECYCLE & RE-USE

Recycling programme in place at our hotel and head office.
Reminder notes in our reception, reservations and cleaning rooms to recycle.
Partnering with suppliers who have an environmental focus such as our drycleaning partner who has a clothes hanger and garment bag
recycling programme.
Having guest recycling bins in every room.
Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents.

REDUCE ENERGY, WATER USE AND WASTE

Use of energy saving LED lights in all areas of the hotel.
Use of renewable geothermal gas and hydro-electric electricity energy sources.
Sensor activated lights in public areas.
Using electronic communications rather than paper where possible
All our electronic communications contain a reminder to consider the environment before printing.
Where paper is used it will be recycled or acid free, carbon neutral and sourced from sustainable forests.
Regular room maintenance checks to address issues such as leaky taps.
Water saving devices such as showerheads and dual flush toilets in our rooms.
Bi-annual waste practice review to ensure efficient operations.
Biodegradable bin liners and bags in all rooms, hotels and head office

ECO FRIENDLY CHEMICALS

Use of eco-friendly, natural plant enzyme based cleaners for hotel cleaning.
n-room bio-degradable options for laundry and dishwashing cleaners

CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT

In room reminders about recycling bins and recycling where possible.
In room reminders about simple energy and water saving actions from turning off lights to eco-wash options.
Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents.
Providing guests with walking and cycling maps and walking and cycling tour options.

COMMITMENT

To develop a green culture so we are all actively involved in supporting and improving our green practices.
Providing training and resources so our team meets and improves our environmental performance.
Incorporate our environmental commitments into our business decisions, such as who we partner with.
Comply with environmental legislation, plans and policies.
Increase our recycling and reuse and decrease our energy, water and waste.
Encourage our customers to become involved with our environmental practice

ACTIONS

Annual review and updating of our environmental policy and actions.
Six monthly meetings with our Hotel Management, HR and Property Management teams to develop and update our environmental training and practices.
Annual green review of our business practices and partnerships.
A annual review to ensure compliance with legislation, plans and policies.
Ongoing reviews of our practices around recycling, energy, water and waste reduction.
Developing initiatives that allow customers to become involved with our environmental efforts