UK: London hotel group The Wesley has achieved ECOsmart Gold accreditation by Greengage.
The accreditation process involved a survey that examined five key areas: energy and water conservation, waste management and recycling, rooms and facilities, food and beverage, and corporate and social responsibility. Each area is linked to specific UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Wesley has also set up with EVENTsmart, Greengage’s carbon calculator, which lets venues track the carbon footprint of all meetings and events happening on premises.
Now, the group will be able to offer clients the ability to evaluate the carbon emissions for all aspects of their meetings and events, including travel, accommodation, meeting spaces, catering, electricity, gas, water, event materials, and waste.
The London hotel group currently operates two hotels: The Wesley Euston, a 100-room hotel with a restaurant and bar, meeting rooms and spaces, as well as a new gym; and The Wesley Camden, a 38-room boutique hotel within the Camden Methodist Church building which opened in December 2022 following a £9 million conversion.
James Barr, general manager at The Wesley said: “Green isn’t just a buzzword for us, it’s a way of life. Both The Wesley Camden and Euston hotels maintain a steadfast commitment to sustainable operations and social responsibility. Our innovative eco-friendly programs and initiatives are designed to protect our surroundings, minimise our carbon footprint and promote green tourism and this accolade is just another testament to our hard work and dedication to follow through on those commitments.”
ECOsmart by Greengage is a certification system for hotels, meeting venues, short stay apartments and pubs with meeting rooms.
