From the 1st April 2019, the Climate Change Levy (CCL) businesses pay on their electricity and gas use increased by 45% and 67% respectively, as shown in the table above. This increase is intended to recoup lost revenue from the early closure of...
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World Water Day is a UN designated annual event designed to highlight the importance of fresh water and inspire action to make a difference to improve access and management of water resources worldwide. Today we reflect on the fact that over 1...
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The body of evidence pointing to the crucial role of women in driving positive change through greater representation in leadership positions continues to grow. Recent research found that greater diversity on company boards reduces the number of...
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When you visit a really good hotel you expect to feel welcome, pampered and – perhaps most of all – that you would stay again or recommend your stay to others. And very often it’s the little things that matter – not least amongst...
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Fashion – in particular fast fashion – is regularly cited as one of the most polluting industries in the world. It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions – above travel & tourism...
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We are delighted to introduce our newest Considerate supplier – 3SIXTY Sustainable Linens Ltd. By using 3SIXTY products, hotels can have an impact in the fight against single use plastics without having to make complicated changes to their...
MoreFinancial Times – February 2019
Who wants to worry about taking care of the environment when they’re on holiday? No one, according to Xenia zu Hohenlohe, partner at Considerate Group. Which is why she thinks hotels should do the job for their guests. She explains how caring...
MoreTyram Lakes – Where Luxury and Sustainability Meet
Tyram Lakes Resort and Spa is a new development being built in Yorkshire which includes 325 luxurious designer-styled lodges and a 104 bedroom boutique hotel and spa with lake view fine dining, conference and meeting facilities. Additionally, the...
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The Fine Bedding Company Hospitality Division, part of Trendsetter International, has a deep-rooted commitment to CSR. Its activity spans the adoption of industry leading sustainability practices and policies to charitable donations to UK...
MoreHOTELS Magazine – November 2018
2019 Sustainability Forecast: Six priorities for your company What’s next for the hotel industry? Xenia zu Hohenlohe, our managing partner and founder, highlighted six sustainability trends that are likely to come to the...
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Earlier this year, research by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) highlighted eco-tourism as a key trend for 2018. Its annual Travel Trends report stated that popular TV programmes like Blue Planet II have put sustainability issues...
MoreHOTELS magazine – October 2018
How hotels can help fight carbon emissions In a new assessment on global warming published recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on October 8, the panel said limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid...
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