Environmental Policy CSR | CSR | Heronston Hotel & Spa

The Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa operates with a culture that recognises responsibilities to society to maintain safety and quality in all our operations. We recognise that the hotel's activities affect many people in the local community.

It is the policy of the hotel to carry out all measures reasonably practicable to seek to meet, exceed or develop all necessary requirements to improve the hotel's impact on society.

The hotel will comply with all environmental regulations, legislation and approved codes of practice relating to the processes and activities of the Company.

The aims will be wherever possible:

Assess the environmental effects of the Company's activities in its operation.
Reduce the amount of waste produced.
Reduce the consumption of raw materials, water and fuels.
Reduce and/or limit the production of pollutants to the environment.
Limit the noise in and around the site.
Support the activities of local organisations and businesses, thus ensuring the hotel continues to have a positive impact on the community both day to day operations and in the future.

The Company will strive to enhance environmental awareness and understanding in all employees, suppliers, customers, sub-contractors and the public. Where possible the Company will provide information and assistance to customers on environmental issues arising from its products and services.

Picture 1 - Our recycling area
Picture 2 - Our herb garden and fruit trees
Picture 3 - Our new energy efficient boilers and heating system.

To view all of our "Activities Currently Completed/Undertaken and our Ongoing Initiatives" please view:

What are we doing to help

We are pleased to announce that we have invested in new Recycling Equipment from QCR Waste & Recycling Equipment as we strive for the Green Tourism Gold Award!! Read all about it here:

QCR Waste & Recycling Equipment

To view "Seven things that you can do the help save the planet " please view:

What you can do to help

There is a bus stop just across the road from the hotel and the main bus station and train station are only a 10-15 minute walk away. For details of public transport in our area including both rail information and bus routes please view: www.firstgroup.com.