Coombe Abbey Hotel achieves Greengage accreditation
This certification recognises organisations that demonstrate a ‘comprehensive’ approach to environmental sustainability within their business
A 12-Century listed hotel in Coventry, Coombe Abbey, has achieved ‘Greengage ECOsmart’ accreditation for its efforts in adapting to become more environmentally friendly.
This comes as No Ordinary Hospitality Management, which operates the hotel, has taken “extensive measures to fully embrace environmental sustainability”, and achieved the bronze award after a review of energy and water conservation, waste, recycling, and plastics.
The hotel’s rooms, consumables, facilities management, as well as sustainable F&B management, and corporate and social responsibility were also checked for the award.
This certification recognises organisations that demonstrate a “comprehensive” approach to environmental sustainability within their business and who promote a green approach with their clients.
Coombe Abbey’s chef’s choice menu, which is available as an alternative to corporate buffets to cut down on food waste, was also praised, with plans to update menus as much as weekly – making use of seasonal produce from local suppliers.
Ron Terry, operations director of NOHM, said: “It is part of our mission statement to provide high-quality hospitality services and experiences that deliver social value and profit for purpose.
“We are thrilled that the steps we have taken to become more sustainable within our local community and environment have been recognised.”
Greengage ECOsmart operates within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s guidelines for which are determined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
