Sustainability at Dromoland Castle by Marketing Team Dromoland Castle

Reporting Our Progress on

Sustainable Development Goals

INTRODUCTION

Located in the heart of County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way, the ancestral home of the O’Briens of Dromoland, whose lineage dates back 1,000 years to Brian Boru, one of the last High Kings of Ireland is lies of Irelands most recognized luxury resorts - Dromoland Castle.

The Castle has a rich history dating back to the 16th century and we are surrounded by woodlands, heritage and lakes on a 500-acre resort.

We have implemented a robust and ever evolving plan to drive the business forward with a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment having partnered with Beyond Green and Environmental & Social Impact who provide credible auditing and monitoring services benchmarking the Hotels annual performance against stringent criteria.

Our commitment to the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Achieving our sustainable goals is a team effort at Dromoland Castle. As our journey is evolving, we are being noted for industry awards and standard setting.

Our promise as a business is to do all we can to strive towards a more sustainable business placing our social and environmental goals at the forefront of everything we do.

OUR MISSION

We recognise that our business and heritage has an important role to play in protecting and enhancing the environment for future generations and to help secure the long-term sustainability of Dromoland Castle Resort and its surrounding areas. We will consistently base all our actions on sustainability principles to protect our business and future.

OUR SUSTAINABLE VISION

We have been on this journey for many years, and it is a journey of continuous improvement and development. The climate crisis is developing rapidly and as a business we have set out how we can operate with high levels of integrity and respect to the environment.

We will continue to offer our guests a luxurious service and experience at Dromoland Castle and will align our practices to continue this in a sustainable manner.

We are engaging with guests, suppliers & employees to make them increasingly aware of our commitments and actions to help protect the environment, and working with them collaboratively to do so. Our commitment is resolute, and we are constantly monitoring our usage and market developments that may enhance our performance on sustainability across all sectors of the Resort.

As we continue our sustainable journey we will strive for increased recognition and communication to all stakeholders of our business on our achievements.

OUR GOALS

Striving to Reduce Water and Waste for a Greener Legacy.

Reducing our water usage by 5% year on year. Through sub metering and monitoring and completing an external audit on our water usage. 02

Reducing general and food waste and increasing the capture of recyclable materials through continual training with our teams 03

Reducing our food waste by 40% through on site composting, staff training and awareness on food waste, carrying out waste analysis on each meal period

SHAPING TOMORROW, TODAY.

Achieving GEO certification on our golf course – completed

Achieving Beyond Green Certification – completed

Achieving Silver in Green Hospitality Award – completed

2024 GOALS

Introducing bottle refill stations to the property for guests – completed

Step by step eliminating single use plastics as we go through the business. This year we have moved to leather coasters, sustainable timber keycards and our Spa has had a complete overhaul with our vision to the forefront with sustainable products and services.

Benchmarking on carbon footprint and setting targets for reduction thereafter.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

WASTE

Managing our waste is an area we have put a lot of focus on and made a considerable investment in the Joraform Composter which will eventually capture up to 60% of our food waste per annum. This high-quality compost can be used as a peat substitute on our golf course and in our gardens and woodlands. We have also made this available to the local tidy towns groups. Therefore the food waste from our kitchens and plate waste is converted to high quality compost and supports the circular economy.

Our suppliers have all been asked to reduce packaging on all deliveries and use reusable containers where possible with food deliveries and this has been embraced by our suppliers.

The circular economy principle is applied at the Resort by prioritising reuse within the Hotel. If an item can't be repurposed there, we offer it to local yard sales, community groups, and charities, aiming to minimise the amount sent to landfills.

We have introduced many systems and processes on site to reduce our waste for example:

Segregating – wood, metals, carboard, glass, WEE, oils

Single use itemised listings and working on continually eliminating

Segregated bins in bedrooms and throughout the property

Donate left over toiletries to local charity and lost property

All WEE waste managed by Sustainability Department

Bin Press

Digital documents distribution

WATER MANAGEMENT

WATER

We monitor and measure our water and have engaged with a professional company to carry out an audit of our water usage on the resort with key recommendations forming our policy to reduce water use on the Resort. We are committed to achieving water efficiency across the Resort. We have our own borehole that provides water on the Resort. We are aware this is a precious commodity and endeavour year on year to make reductions on usage. In 2024 we aim to reduce consumption by 8%.

Over the year we have changed our shower heads and introduced aerators in all our guest bedroom taps. We have a policy in relation to a reporting leaking taps or water wastage which our facilities team repair without delay.

We have introduced many systems & processes on site to reduce our waste for example:

All our chemicals are eco-friendly and fully biodegradable as well as phosphate free in the Hotel.

Rainwater is utilised in our Gardens and we have plans to expand this in 2024.

Plastic water bottles are not used. Bottle refill stations available.

Towel reuse encouraged in guest bedrooms

Consumption monitoring & flows measured

Maintaining our lake in accordance with the habitat & biodiversity of the Resort

Water irrigation system on our golf course which see better management of the resource on the course.

ENERGY

2023 seen a considerable focus being place on energy and our consumption and what we can do better to reduce our energy consumption. We carried out an energy awareness quiz & campaign among staff as well as producing a simple information sheet for staff on how they can reduce energy consumption at home and in their accommodations. All these combined efforts with the assistance of our Green Champions in each of the departments has seen awareness among the team raised which has been a single contributing factor that has reduced our usage year on year by the end of the 3rd quarter by 251120kwh on electricity. Creation of an energy awareness culture and promoting good practice has been of high importance.

We have surpassed our 2023 target of reducing electricity consumption by 10% by achieving a 20% reduction from 2022 to 2023.

We have spent much time in exploring areas of energy consumption and are working on a solar plan for the property currently.

Initiatives

have completed to reduce enegery:

97% of our lighting on the Resort is now LED

We have a list of all high energy using equipment and have estimated the energy usage of each piece of equipment per annum and made this knowledgeable to all our teams in the various areas.

Rainwater is utilised in our Gardens and we have plans to expand this in 2024.

Plastic water bottles are not used across the estate

All our Gas is LPG

Using our high energy equipment list we have looked at how better we can manage this equipment. Implementing energy saving opportunities among significant energy users.

Upgraded windows of the Castle were upgrades to 12mm to improve on energy efficiency

Energy audits carried out during the middle of the night and various times of the day to help us better understand our usage and manage.

Recording, monitoring and reporting on energy consumption and associated costs

Car EV charging and Golf buggy’s that are now electric

Changed our Kitchen in the Golf club away from Gas to induction equipment

Boiler replacements with improved efficiency across the board on these

BIODIVERSITY ON THE ESTATE

Our location and landscapes where we work, live and welcome our guests are unique and amazing and we want to do everything we can to ensure they remain that way.

The woodland area of Dromoland Castle comprises of 12 acres which offers us unique opportunities to help protect, encourage growth and a playground for animals on the estate to hide away. We have developed a number of walking paths for our guests to enjoy nature.

Dromoland Castle prides itself in our beautiful historic walled gardens,it is now a gloriously colourful, atmospheric and immaculately maintained place, its numerous flowerbeds filled with vividly colourful shrubs, perennials, grasses and roses (including the Lady Ethel Rose) as well as seasonal displays of bedding plants. Low brick walls, stone ornaments and formal clipped yew hedges give structure and a sense of permanence. Today it simply gives us a more beautiful and luxuriant garden to enjoy for all while maintaining the importance of its history.

The current beauty and wellbeing of the walled gardens is very much a testament to the last two decades of loving and careful work by the gardening team supported by investment from the management, but also to the generations of designers and gardeners who have left their imprint in one way or another. Few can step into this lovely enclosure now without being struck by its splendour, or leave without feeling enveloped in a sense of contentment and ease. For many there is an almost spiritual feel to this special place.

We work to preserve the biodiversity of the Estate with our bug hotel, swift boxes, beehives, tree planting, growing our own produce to name but a few.

LUXURY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

ANIMALS FOUND ON THE ESTATE BIRDS FOUND ON THE ESTATE TREES FOUND ON THE ESTATE

FLOWERS & POLLINATORS

Fox, Hedgehog, Badger, Rabbits, Red Squirrels, Deer, Frogs Owls, Mute Swans, African Black Swift, Cuckoo, Jackdaw, Bluetit, finch, Pigeon

Hazel, Yew, Oak, Scots Pine, Holly, Ash, Apple & Pear

Lady Ethel Rose, Perennial Flowers, Geun, Catmint, Lupins, Ferns, Bluebells, Fox Glove, Meadowsweet, Violets, Butterflies & Bees

"To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people's trash."

We are members of “leave no trace” & the “all Ireland pollinators plan” and this is visible to our guests as they walk the estate and see the protected areas.

We are on 10-year transition to creeping bent grass on greens from annual meadow grass. Bent grass will require less water and nutrition, so saving on resources.

We have our own herbs grown in our walled gardens and some fruit & vegetables which are delivered directly to our kitchens to be served to our guests.

OUR COMMUNITY & PEOPLE

We recognise that we all learn differently, have different motivations for working and that we never stop learning. Dromoland Castle is more than just a work place; it is a family home. Just as family takes care of all aspects of your wellbeing, at Dromoland we endeavour to do the same for our team. The key to our success and to our guests enjoyment is our amazing team.

We aspire to a working environment that allows everyone to be the best version of themselves to flourish, grow and progress and that is evident in the team our guests meet while staying with us.

As a business we are committed to providing equal opportunities and we are committed to equality, diversity, sustainability & inclusion. Our working environment sees everyone treated with dignity & respect.

Our wellbeing team work is promoting a positive culture in the property and this year have done initiatives like – Menopause talk, Wellbeing talks on addiction & mental health, mindfulness training. We have an Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff and we have trained mental health first aiders.

We have been a large employer in the area for as long as we are in existence & supporting local employment is paramount to the success of the Castle. In peak season we have in excess of 300 employees working with us.

We pride ourselves on the longevity of service of our team members. So much so length of service awards start at 10 years. For more information on our team & people see our people section.

As an employer we support the initiatives of Brothers of Charity. Which is an organisation that supports people with disabilities, and we employ a number of members of the brothers of charity to integrate into the workplace and form part of the team at Dromoland Castle. These employees work in our Gardens department under the supervision of our Head Gardener and are embraced by all the team.

Some other community involvement we are engage with -

Ø Welcoming local schools and showing them our history, culture & sustainability.

Ø Sponsorship of Hospitality Students in a local university each year

Ø Annual Hospice coffee morning host

Ø In house bake sales, walks for Slainte Clair charity

Ø Hosting annual Pieta House darkness into light walk

Ø National spring clean campaign & World Clean Up Day

Ø Local tidy towns committee engagement

Ø Employees volunteering locally with meals for the elderly.

OUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS

“You can't buy happiness, but you can buy local."

This is the motto of our team lead by our Executive Chef David McCann he has built up a strong network of specialist local artisan suppliers and growers over the years, including St Tola Goat Cheese, Garrihy Seafoods in Doolin, local butcher, Reale’s Butchers, and John Millane and Conn Woods who supply organic produce and herbs all within a 50 km radius ensure we play our part in supporting local and keeping the carbon footprint down.

Burren Smokehouse, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare

Garrihy Sea Foods, Doolin, Co Clare

Kelly's Galway Bay Oysters, Clarinbridge

Star Sea Foods, Kenmare, Co Kerry

Wild Irish Seaweed, Co Clare

St Tola Goats Cheese, Ennistymon, Co Clare

Cratloe Hills Cheese, Cratloe, Co Clare

Glenilen Farm, Drimoleague, Co Cork

Strand Foods, Co Limerick

Thalli Foods, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare

Italicatessan, NewtownmountKennedy, Co Wicklow

Total Produce, Co Kerry

Newmarket-on-Fergus Family Butchers, Co Clare

Con Woods, Herbs & Salad, Newmarket-on-Fergus Co Clare

Gourmet Game, Scariff, Co Clare

Meere’s Pork Products, Quin, Co Clare

McGough's Charcuterie, Connemara, Co Galway

Loughnanes, Co Galway

Melody Farm Pastured Free-Range Eggs, Bunratty, Co Clare

G's Jam, Co Laois

Redmond Fine Foods, Co Dublin

Pallas Foods, Co Limerick

Larousse Foods, Co Dublin

Odaios Foods, Co Dublin

V I S I T S T T O L A ' S

G O AT S C H E E S E FA R M

E X P E R I E N C E K E L LY ' S

O Y S T E R FA R M

We are delighted to be working with celebrated cheesemaker, St Tola, as they supply the Castle with a delicious selection of their natural handmade cheeses. The County Clare cheesemaker specialises in world class goat cheese, from young, fresh and mild to mature, ensuring something delicious for all palates.

Trips to the St Tola Goats Cheese Farm can be arranged, where you will have the chance to pet the beautiful goats, watch them feed and learn a little about sustainable farming. A cheese making demonstration is included and, most importantly, a tasting of St Tola’s award-winning cheeses. At the end of the tour, you can visit the museum and buy cheese in the farm shop.

Kelly Oysters have been proudly growing and selling high quality oysters and shellfish from their farm in an inlet of Galway Bay for over 60 years. A regular feature on our menus across Dromoland Estate, they supply many of the finest restaurants and fish wholesalers throughout Ireland, Europe and around the World. Experience Kelly Oyster Farm Tours, arrive to Kelly Oyster packing shed where a member of the Kelly family will greet you, here you will hear first-hand how the oyster has played such a pivotal role in the lives of the local community in Galway Bay for thousands of years.

Then journey to the Kelly Oyster farm and take a walk along the rugged seashore. Learn and see the unique differences in the “Edulis v Gigas” Oyster debate. Guests will then enjoy the taste of this wonderful mollusc on the 200year-old pier with oysters plucked straight from the waters of the Wild Atlantic and savour the delights of their wonderful flavour while listening to the sounds of this unique environment.

Visitors, if brave enough, will be shown expertly how to open/shuck an oyster!

M E L O D Y F A R M E G G S

T H E B U R R E N

S M O K E H O U S E

We are proud to use Melody Garm Eggs across the estate. One of the main focuses in Melody Farm Eggs is ethically producing eggs with a superior nutrient profile but also ensuring that the production of those eggs aid the soil and the overall biodiversity of the farm.

The backbone of Melody Farm Eggs is regenerative agriculture. Their hens graze rotationally which helps rebuild the soils organic matter and restore degraded soil biodiversity. Their efforts in the realm of regenerative agriculture have not gone unnoticed, just last November (2020), Joe Melody was crowned Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year.

Immerse yourself in the Salmon Experience! Call into the Burren Smokehouse Tasting Room (visitor centre with retail space) located in Lisdoonvarna just off the Wild Atlantic Way and a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher.

Discover the mystery of salmon smoking and the secret of how smoked salmon is handcrafted.

Follow the Curtin Family through history and learn about the milestones and ethics of the Burren Smokehouse on our storyboards. Enjoy the big mosaics that are telling the story of the "Salmon of Knowledge". Marvel at the nostalgic atmosphere in the Tasting Room and smell the oak smoke as soon as you come through the door. Feel the rumble of the production facilities under your feet as you explore the retired kiln and smokebox that is on display.

PURCHASING POLICY

We have developed a written Green Purchasing Policy which is applied to the buying decision of each and every product to be consumed within the resort and this is communicated to our suppliers. This is designed to promote the use of local products, to promote the local economy and reduces carbon footprint by choosing local suppliers. We are also engaged in reducing waste packaging with suppliers and using reusable packaging.

Charlotte & Co is an exciting boutique, celebrating Dromoland Castle’s rich connection to textiles which began 100 years ago.

Named after Lady Charlotte, wife of the 4th Baronet Edward O’Brien, the pioneering and practical chatelaine set up an embroidery school in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare in 1822 to empower the local women. Embroidery and lace-making were much in demand at the time and her school proved an enormous success, training 400 women and girls across a decade. Their specialty was whitework, a type of satin-stitch embroidery, using white thread on white fabric. The Embroidery School closed in 1830, as many pupils emigrated to America, using their newly acquired skills to earn their fare for passage The satin stitch which she taught them became known as Lady O’Brien work and some of her designs still exist today. The embroidery school was started up again in the 1840s under Lady Charlotte’s daughter, Grace and again, decades later, by the wife of Charlotte’s grandson. Inspired by some of Charlotte’s old patterns, Florence Vere O’Brien set up lace-making classes in Ennis, reviving a declining business and receiving critical acclaim at the Chicago (1893) and St Louis (1904) World Fairs.

Today, our Charlotte & Co. boutique honours Lady Charlotte’s altruistic spirit while celebrating the very best of contemporary Irish design. Each beautifully made piece reflects Ireland’s rich tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. Drawing inspiration from our past, we’re proud to play our part in helping to sustain Irish design and craft for future generations

Our beautiful curation of Irish designers is now available online too, offering a selection of luxurious gifts for birthdays, special occasions or for those looking to get ahead with their Christmas shopping.

Our collection is growing each month, with the addition of premium Irish brands Cleo Prickett, Niamh Gillespie’s Tidings, Colin Burke, Paula Rowan, Deborah Veale and Circular Fashion Brand of the Year, aoife lifestyle.

THE PRO SHOP

The Pro Shop at Dromoland Castle embodies a commitment to sustainability through its green purchasing policy, exemplified by its strategic decision to stock Adidas' sustainability range. Recognising the importance of environmental stewardship, the Pro Shop carefully selects products that align with their ethos of eco-consciousness. By offering Adidas' sustainability range, the Pro Shop not only provides high-quality athletic gear but also supports a brand dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting ethical manufacturing practices. This initiative reflects Dromoland Castle's dedication to integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of its operations, ensuring that guests can enjoy top-tier products while minimszing their environmental impact.

OUR GUESTS STAY

500 ACRES OF HAPPINESS

Our guests contribute to our sustainable success, and we want them to enjoy all services and amenities on site in the Resort while staying with us. We have an array of estate activities to enjoy like -

Ø In room engagement is suggested with towel reuse, switching off when leaving, closing windows when air conditioning is on and segregating your waste.

Ø Electric car charging points are available for guest use.

Fishing: Our beautiful lake, Dromoland Lough has trout, perch & other course fish. All fish are returned alive to the water.

Falconry: Offering you the chance to enjoy magnificent wildlife and ancient woodlands, falconry is an unmissable part of Dromoland Castle Experience. You’ll get up close & personal with mesmerising falcons, hawks and owls in the Castle Grounds.

Estate Walks & Cycles: Part of Dromoland Castle’s magic is its magnificent estate. Standing sentinel over 500-acres, the fairy tale stronghold is a joy to behold from its surrounding lands, especially when these grounds hold their own secrets and thrills. We have mapped walking trails and complimentary bicycles for guests to explore and enjoy the estate.

Other activities include Paddle Boarding, Boating, Tennis, Fairy Trail, History Tours & Walled Garden Tours available to guests.

Ø Guests can contribute to our carbon offsetting from a stay with us

Ø Encouraging guests to explore local attractions surrounding area and communities.

Ø Tree planting experience for groups offered with our grounds team.

Ø Local public transport access and information available for all guests.

Ø Use of PressReader to access Newspapers and Magazines in favour of printed copies.

BEYOND THE CASTLE GATES

C O N S C I O U S

T R AV E L L E R

E X P E R I E N C E S

S E C R E T I R E L A N D

At Dromoland Castle, we are dedicated to creating moments in harmony with nature. Sustainable tourism will only become a reality if we all do our part. That’s why we're taking a collaborative approach with our community and local partners to develop a very unique experience whilst being responsible and respecting the local places our guests visit. This trip was designed to benefit the environment, empower local people and to also make a stay at Dromoland Castle much more rewarding.

As we all know travel brings us up close to some of our planet’s most stunning, natural wonders and connects us with cultures around the globe. It also has the power to change places and the lives of the people who live there – for better or unfortunately sometimes for worse.

We truly believe that we must “Protect The Places We Love” . Is is up to us passionate adventurers and conscientious businesses to defend the beautiful country of Ireland we call home and care about very much.

Secret Ireland have Irelands “first” Solar Boat River Shannon Experience for our Castle’s guests. The journey begins with a transfer in our all electric Tesla car to the local pier in Tuamgraney, from here our guests board “Azul Zero” solar boat. They get to enjoy our 1.5 hour wild river cruise, whilst enjoying a picnic, brunch, lunch, or afternoon tea prepared from the Castle using the best of locally sourced and foraged produce.

Only 100% biodegradable cutlery and crockery is used, on board made from dried banana leaf, cork and wood. So this truly is a Zero Carbon Experience. Each experience is tailormade to suit our guests and stops can be arranged to private family homes and local villages so our guests can truly immerse themselves in our Irish culture.

F O R A G I N G I N C O U N T Y C L A R E

Oonagh O’Dwyer knows her greenery and guests at Dromoland Castle are able to share in this knowledge gleaned on the country roads and chilly surf of County Clare.

Dromoland Castle is right in Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, known for its frigid sea overflowing with fish and shellfish and its high, heathery hills where cows graze on lush grass to create famously creamy butter and cheese. This area has gained recognition on the global food scene in the past few years as more people have discovered the amazing local products grown and caught in the region.

To truly experience the local bounty, Dromoland Castle has launched a foraging experience for guests with local County Clare lady, Oonagh O’Dwyer from Wild Kitchens. Oonagh will take guests down forgotten country lanes and get their hands dirty learning about edible types of roots, herbs, flowers, fruits, and nuts (such as St. John’s Wort, Elderflower and pig nuts) followed by a feast of a wild food picnic in a wildflower meadow.

Next is a trip to the beach for a seaweed walk and a hands-on lesson in harvesting seaweed in the traditional way along with rock samphire and pepper dulse (called the truffle of the sea) all with seals and sea birds populating the backdrop. Oonagh also leads a cooking class showing how to cook and preserve wild food and seaweed (along with tips on how to identify and use wild food at home and some recipes to bring back).

T H E B U R R E N P E R F U M E R Y

The Burren Perfumery, located just 45 minutes from the hotel, is a local family company established in 1972 that expertly makes small batch perfumes and cosmetics inspired by the iconic limestone Burren landscape and its unique flora, using natural and organic ingredients. Everything is made by hand, on site, in the Burren. Manufacturing by hand is a core part of the company’s ethos to create and maintain rural employment, use sustainable ingredients and build a business that has long lasting benefits for the community, environment and customers alike. The team consists of thirty-five local staff whose aim is to provide only the highest quality Irish products coupled with great contemporary design.

We are delighted to collaborate with The Burren Perfumery on a new range of luxurious and sustainable toiletries. All VIP Suite and Stateroom guests receive a luxurious gift box of four full-size organic Burren Perfumery products for their personal use during their stay at the Castle and to take away with them to enjoy at home.

Dromoland’s bath amenities are inspired by the Irish Atlantic Coast and scented only with organic essential oils. The organic shampoo and conditioner were blended especially for the hotel. Created on-site and by hand, the bespoke VIP care collection are certified organic and scented with the Atlantic Coast blend organic oils, a fresh citrus sea cologne inspired by the Irish Atlantic Coast and packaged in recycled and recyclable bottles. Burren Perfumery products are vegan friendly and cruelty-free with no animal testing.

CARBON FOOTPRINT

We calculate our carbon footprint on the resort with the assistance of the Failte Ireland calculator. We have also had a consultation with Earth check based on this and they have given us assistance and advice on how we can work towards reducing and improving our carbon footprint year on year. We can also now benchmark against competitors in the industry.

Scope 1

These are the emissions we have direct control over through our use of company facilities & company vehicles.

Scope 2

These are our emissions on electricity, heating and cooling which we have outlined.

Scope 3

Is an area we would like to focus on more in 2024 with our supplies & vendors coloration with us.

AWARDS

Gold Medal Awards 2023 - Ireland’s Leading Green Hotel

Beyond Green - A collection of the world’s most sustainable hotels

Clare Business Excellence Awards - finalists in the Best Green & Sustainable Practices category

Silver Green Hospitality

Preferred Historic Hotels Sustainability Award

Geo Certification

ENSO certification

OUR GREEN CHAMPIONS

THE FUTURE

The evolving world of sustainability is creating many interesting projects for us to review going forward. Through our involvement with Beyond Green, our Sustainability Officer takes part in webinars and education programmes to keep us up to date on trends in the industry.

Our long term plans for Dromoland Resort are as follows

Ø 40% of our electrical usage coming from renewables thus reducing Scope 2 emissions

Ø While our electricity savings in 2023 have been an achievement we will strive to reduce further by 5% in 2024

Ø Electrical bikes available for guests to explore the local amenities and towns in the area rather than reliance on vehicles

Ø Staged completion of company fleet to be all electric this will assist us in reducing scope 1 emissions

Ø Staged change out of kitchen equipment to induction as we have seen the success in our Golf club kitchen

Ø Converting glass waste to sand for use on our golf course

Ø With our own compost expanding our third walled garden with increase herbs & vegetables produced on our Resort

Ø Supporting the united nations in achieving the SDG’s by 2030 in all we do

Ø Supporting the community and more engagement in CRS days for the locality

Ø Increasing our capture of recyclable waste by 10% year on year

Ø Reduce water usage by further 8%

Ø Eliminate single use toiletries in our bedrooms in 2024

Ø Certified environmentally friendly chemicals only used in Golf Operations by end of 2024

Ø Reducing our carbon footprint by 10%

“”We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”