Purpose
This policy has been drawn up in order to reduce our Carbon Footprint.
The ecological state of the environment is of great concern to our company and we have recognised the need to safeguard the world’s depleting resources and to reduce harmful emissions, which are causing untold damage to our planet

By implementing this policy, we hope to educate our STAFF and GUESTS in how to become greener, and more conscious of the effects of their actions or lack of.

To achieve and beat any targets which may be set out in the forth coming Waste Management bill and to comply with The Polokwane Declaration.

Scope
This policy will apply to ALL employees, (inc casuals & trainees) management, supervisors, directors, contractors, GUEST and as much as possible our suppliers.

To work hand in hand with our local Municipality and where possible, become involved with any actions that they propose.

Responsibility
Compilation of the policy will be the responsibility of the General Manager (Simon Sutherland).
The policy will be managed by the Duty Managers, overseen by the General Manager.
All STAFF will have to partake and become involved in the implementation.

Effective date
01st July 2007 onwards and will be updated as & when required in accordance with the new Waste Management bill.

Activities

Water	- Any dripping taps to be repaired immediately. - All taps to be fitted with ‘volumeisers” - Reduce towel washing by appealing to our GUESTS - Defrosting overnight in the fridge as opposed to using water. - Use bore hole for ground watering. - Ensure washing machines are fully loaded and correct cycles are programmed.
Gas	- All gas equipment to be regularly serviced to maintain maximum efficiency. - Monitor usage gas ovens & heaters and keep to a minimum
Petrol	- Usage of company vehicles to be monitored and kept to a minimum - Trips to be planned correctly to avoid additional unnecessary mileage - Vehicles to be serviced regularly to maintain maximum efficiency
Wood	- Braai fires to be lit at the appropriate times to avoid excessive wood burning
Chemicals	– Where possible environmentally friendly and organic cleaning products    to be used throughout the hotel
Gardening	- Only indigenous plants, trees & shrubs to be planted. - Lawn clippings be used as fertiliser. - Plant more of our own vegetables when & where possible. - Use of chemical fertilisers to be kept to a minimum
Purchases	- Where possible bulk orders be placed which will reduce deliveries, save on fuel and reduce paper   invoices and delivery notes. - Purchase from local producers to reduce transport (food miles) - Purchase from environmentally aware suppliers - Purchase organically produced fruit & vegetables and reared animals
General	- Internal communications, such as minutes, memos etc to be done electronically to   reduce paper usage. - Investigate the possibility of non paper check ins & checkouts.