Sustainability is Good for Business

PURCHASING

Introduction

– Our customers are looking for accommodation that is working to improve its sustainability and reduce negative environmental impact

– The hotel is making efforts to reduce its water and energy consumption and to minimise the production of waste

– All departments are able to contribute to this effort

Purchasing – Energy Reduction

– Invest in energy efficient lamps – CFLS and LEDs in place of tungsten

– These not only use significantly less energy then incandescent lamps but last much longer (reducing maintenance) and don’t give out so much heat (reducing air conditioning load).

– When purchasing new equipment, investigate low energy alternatives.

– A higher cost price is often quickly offset by lower running costs

Purchasing – Water Reduction

– Buy low flow shower heads, tap aerators and flow restrictors to limit water use in guest rooms

– When updating toilets, purchase ones with a dual flush mechanism

– Invest in installing rain water collection systems for watering grounds

Purchasing– Waste Minimisation

– Source goods from retailers whose product comes in reusable containers

– Use local suppliers where possible

– Purchase goods in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging

– Buy cleaning solutions in concentrated form

– Avoid purchasing single-use disposable items

– Take longevity into account when making purchasing decisions

– Where possible reduce the need for plastic bags

– Purchase cloth bags for linen collection– Bins that do not need plastic liners etc.

Case Study - Cyprus

– Impacts– 100,000 fewer plastic cups disposed of than in the previous year –saving of

almost €2000, therefore paying off the investment in a matter of months

– Purchased 50% fewer bin liners, saving over €300

– A survey of over 100 guests showed that no one found that the project had a negative impact on their holiday experience

Ascos Beach Hotel, Paphos

– Actions– Aimed to reduce plastic waste across

the hotel

– Purchased 3000 durable plastic cups (at a cost of €867 )

– Stopped using a bin liner in guest room bins, only in bathroom bins

Action Planning

– Discuss what options there are for reducing energy, water and waste in your operations

– create a list of potential actions

– who needs to be involved to ensure that these actions can take place?

– how quickly do you anticipate these actions being put into place?

– will any further training be required?

MAKINGA WORLDOF DIFFERENCE…