{"id":330,"date":"2026-10-07T07:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T07:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webblive.lawrencedavis.uk\/the-george-hotel\/?page_id=330"},"modified":"2026-10-08T03:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T03:22:20","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webblive.lawrencedavis.uk\/the-george-hotel\/policies\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">At The George Hotel we recognise the potential effect of our operations on the local, regional and global environment. As part of our objective to be the first-choice hotel in the area, we are committed to minimising and controlling our impact on the environment through a series of continuous improvements.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We will strive to improve our environmental performance and to prevent pollution by achieving the standards set by the Green Tourism Business Scheme &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.green-business.co.uk\/#Sustainable%20Tourism across the globe\">www.green-business.co.uk<\/a><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to meeting the requirements of all relevant legislation and regulations and where no legislation exists, we will set our own minimum standards.<\/p>\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Our commitment:<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We will encourage and support our \u2018Green Team\u2019 to identify ways to reduce our carbon footprint and to implement eco-friendly policies.<\/li>\n\n<li>We will source food locally as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n<li>We will work with our suppliers to reduce transport and packaging.<\/li>\n\n<li>Our energy, water and paper use will be monitored and controlled to reduce consumption at every opportunity.<\/li>\n\n<li>We will endeavour to recycle our waste and to purchase recycled goods wherever possible.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Co2 Calculator and Carbon Offsetting<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To monitor your own Co2 please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myclimate.org\/\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are always looking at ways to offset our carbon \u2013 to find out more and to see how you can offset your carbon <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldlandtrust.org\/eco-services\/offsetting\/individuals\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Earth Hour \u2013 Saturday March 25th 2017<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 8.30pm on Saturday 25th March we joined hundreds of millions of people across the world by switching off all non-essential lights for 60 minutes to show our support for Earth Hour, a global initiative which aims to raise awareness of sustainability and climate change in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund. For more information on Earth Hour, visit www.earthhour.org<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Earth Hour \u2013 Saturday March 19th 2016<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 8.30pm on Saturday 19th March we joined hundreds of millions of people across the world by switching off all non-essential lights for 60 minutes to show our support for Earth Hour, a global initiative which aims to raise awareness of sustainability and climate change in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund. For more information on Earth Hour, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthhour.org\/\">www.earthhour.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Free of Charge!<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have seen the electric cars on TV, maybe on Top Gear, but would you know where to charge one if you were to go away for the night? Well now you do, because at The George we\u2019ve just installed a charging point which is absolutely free for guests to plug into! If you wish to charge your electric car whilst staying at The George, all you have to do is to let our reception team know when you book.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">A Brighter Future Powered By Solar Panels<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our latest green initiative is the installation of 17 solar PV panels on the roof of the hotel. Angela Burns, Chief Executive said: \u201cWe are totally committed to becoming an environmentally friendly hotel and the installation of the solar panels is the latest initiative to help us achieve our goal and to keep our Green Tourism Award\u201d. Each of the solar panels will generate 3.92kw of electricity per day, although the output may be less on dull days \u2013 we have our fingers crossed for lots of sunny days!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Staffordshire Walks<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staffordshire has some amazing countryside to discover, from the towering crags of the Peak District to the unspoilt ancient heathland of Cannock Chase, to the secluded byways of South Staffordshire. To discover more about the range of wonderful Staffordshire walks available, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walkinginstaffs.co.uk\/\">www.walkinginstaffs.co.uk<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enjoystaffordshire.com\/great-outdoors\/default.aspx\">www.enjoystaffordshire.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At The George Hotel we recognise the potential effect of our operations on the local, regional and global environment. As part of our objective to be the first-choice hotel in the area, we are committed to minimising and controlling our impact on the environment through a series of continuous improvements. 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