sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FOTA COLLECTION
Fota Island Resort recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment. Our aim is to comply with, and exceed where possible, our company’s legal obligations and codes of practice. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance. This is an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods. We hope to inspire our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to follow this example.
Our aim is for the Fota Island Resort Sustainability & Environmental Policy to be embedded in our corporate culture.
General
Compliance and Adherence to local, national, and international laws and regulations in relation to Land, Property, Construction, Built Environment, Health & Safety, Water, Waste, Wastewater & FOGS, Gas & F-Gas, Fire, Environmental, and Energy
Room renovation projects and application of sustainability principles
Analysing current and past performance
Sustainable sourcing and use of Housekeeping products
Housekeeping conservation practices and guest engagement
Shoreline Clean-Ups- organised to clean up the shorelines of Fota Island particularly on the southern shores where the most amount of plastics and debris get washed up
Provision of locally and ethically sourced goods and services
Maintaining and enhancing the natural amenity and biodiversity by maintaining a continual programme of tree planting and participating in the “All-Ireland Pollinator Plan”
Reducing pesticide usage on the Fota Island Resort three golf courses
Maintaining a wild-flower meadow and encouraging plants and grasses to grow alongside the Fota Island Resort golf courses
Planting pollinating friendly plants and shrubs across Fota Island Resort as part of the ongoing woodland replenishment programme
Installation of beehives in various locations
The Fota Island Adventure Centre implements a “Leave No Trace” policy
Paper
We aim to minimise the use of paper in the office
We are reducing packaging as much as possible
We seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products
We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible
Member of Repak
Part of a continuous tree planting programme
Energy & Water
HECHP in operation in both hotels
Participation in DSU Scheme
LED Lighting upgrades across the properties
Refrigeration upgrades projects during renovation works to increase energy efficiencies and water usage & dependence
Water Management Action Plan
Installed E-Car Charge Points – Fleet management
Cloud-based data system that allows for significant benefits to power/energy consumption
Certified Water Steward Training
Energia 100% Green Energy Compliance certified- Fota Island Resort is certified powered by 100% renewable energy
Culture
Undertaking of occupier satisfaction surveys designed to improve health and well-being
Ensuring compliance with human rights and labour standards
Green travel plans thereby aiding the reduction in an organisation’s carbon footprint and reducing congestion.
“Bike to Work” scheme to reduce carbon footprint
Providing training and awareness for occupiers in all areas of sustainability
Introduce reusable keep cups for employees to reduce paper cups use
Waste management training for employees
Fota Island Resort Sustainability Policy
