Environment

At George IV we aim to ensure our guests have an enjoyable stay while doing our best to minimise the environmental impact of our activities.

We have been awarded a Silver grading with the Green Tourism Business Scheme. This is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, and the one most widely recognised within the tourism industry. It provides accreditation and encouragement for tourism businesses to reduce the environmental impact of their activities. By encouraging sustainable practices the scheme ensures the continued enjoyment of the surrounding environment for all.

Some of the steps we have taken to reduce our impact are:
• sourcing our electricity from renewable sources only;
• buying food locally without the need of transport;
• using local suppliers where possible, for example laundry;
• reducing and recycling waste;
• using organic, free range or fair trade produce whenever possible;
• fitting low energy light bulbs where possible;
• using environmentally-friendly cleaning products;
• fitting thermostatic radiator valves;
• using 200mm thick loft insulation;
• continuous monitoring of energy and water usage to identify where improvements can be made.

For further details of the Green Tourism Business Scheme see www.green-business.co.uk