Environmental Statement for Ashorne Hill Conference Centre 

Ashorne Hill are aware  of the negative impacts in which the day to day running of the business can have on the environment, therefore a statement has been created to show how the company is working towards minimizing the impact.

As a company we are therefore committed to the following points:

Estate Management

• Ashorne Hill have a programme in place to plant broad leaf deciduous tree
• On site we have our own sewage system which is enzyme based with reed beds for final polishing of all waste water. The final product is then suitable for discharge into water courses and is monitored by the environment agency to ensure strict consent levels are adhered to.
• Our gardeners insure that the wildlife and habitats are protected, through planting and waste management
• The company grows its own Christmas trees

Internally 

• Raise awareness of environmental issues amongst present/ future staff and customers
• For the use of the meeting rooms and restaurant we bottle our own water
• Reduce waste through re-using and re-cycling
• We have a no print policy on our E-mails
• Thermostats within the meeting rooms to modify the air conditioning to be warmer and the heating to be cooler
• Use of energy efficient lighting where possible
• Night staff ensure all lights are switched off in rooms out of use
• Use of linen table covers and napkins, no disposables
• Avoid using unnecessary laundering of linen
• Use of china, glass and silverware, no disposables
• Bulk food purchasing to save on packaging

External

• We use suppliers who have a good environmental policy in place and wherever possible we source local home grown produce
• Always take into account environmental impacts when taking on any re-development or new build

Social and Environmental Responsibility Policy Statement

At Ashorne Hill we are committed to delivering our range of services and offerings responsibly.  Our long-term aim is always to create positive improvements for all of our stakeholders, and to ensure a positive impact both on our local environment and globally.

This aim can only be achieved through the integration of responsible approaches to social and environmental matters into everything that we do.  It will also require significant and sustained investment of time and resources over the long term. 

Our approach to social and environmental responsibility is based on the following commitments : 

• To reduce year on year the waste and harmful emissions that arise from our services and activities, regardless of our strategies for growth and development.
• To work for the benefit of the local community, consulting with stakeholders and listening to different perspectives.
   
• To work with our suppliers and customers to minimise the waste and harmful emissions that are produced indirectly from our activities.
   
• To comply with all legislation, actively monitoring legislative developments to ensure that we are ready to meet new obligations as they arise.
   
• To continuously improve our performance, setting targets and monitoring environmental performance at both business planning and operational levels.
   
• To communicate our aims and activities widely, consulting with staff, customers and other stakeholders to encourage critical thinking and feedback.
   
• To benchmark our social and environmental performance within our industry and with high performing businesses.