Green Policy

Environmental and Social Responsibility: Policy Summary

We at Gorge View Cottage are committed to providing a high quality service which is delivered in a sustainable and socially responsible way, minimising our impact on the environment, and with care and thought given to every aspect of operation. Specifically we are committed to the following:

To minimise waste, pollution and emissions
To minimise energy use and resulting carbon footprint
To reduce the use of resources and in particular water
To use natural and sustainably sourced materials wherever possible
To continuously assess and seek to improve our environmental performance
To keep abreast of advances in environmental policy, technology and practise
To comply with environmental legislation and approved codes of practise
To raise awareness with, and encourage participation from, all involved
To expect and where appropriate require similar standards from suppliers
To assist our guests to use the cottage in an environmentally sensitive way
To liaise with and support the local community and to use local businesses
To identify and minimise our risk associated with environmental and social issues
To join and support leading organisations such as the Green Tourism Business Scheme
To be open to suggestions on how we can improve things further

We also hope that you, our guests, will be able to help us and not only have an enjoyable stay, but also one which minimises our collective impact on the environment. To this end there is a green folder on the table with suggestions on how you can have a greener stay. We are happy to talk you through any of the sustainability features of the cottage, house and garden.

Mary & Huw Robson, since April 2012