Edgbaston Park Hotel wins gold for green meetings

Now one of the greenest hotels in the UK and the go-to choice for hosting eco-friendly events.

The team at the Edgbaston Park Hotel was thrilled to hear they had achieved the gold standard award for Green Meetings, from Green Tourism. Led by Business Development Manager, Krishna Pastakia, the 12-month journey saw green initiatives put to the front of day-to-day strategies and decisions, earning the hotel a well-established accreditation, just two weeks into the new year.

The award recognises UK businesses who have adopted smart and sustainable practices in their economic, environmental and social policies. The hotel has worked conscientiously to fulfil each one, reviewing procedures across the board, from conferences and meetings, hotel guest experience, and staff wellbeing.

As part of its aim to make meetings “greener”, Edgbaston Park Hotel has removed all single-use plastic, with water now only available in glass bottles. Clients are encouraged to use public transport when possible, and travel via train, using the University of Birmingham’s train station. The hotel also boasts six electric car charging points for electric cars, to promote sustainable travel.

In addition, all event menus are created thoughtfully, changing with the seasons and including locally-grown ingredients wherever possible. Delicious vegan dishes are taking pride of place, instead of a being a dutiful extra. The hotel has also introduced activity e-brochures, encouraging delegates to take care of their physical and mental wellbeing by visiting nearby Winterbourne House and Garden and the University’s Sports & Fitness centre.

Hotel staff have benefited from various schemes including cycle to work, paid volunteering days towards their charity of choice, and participated in a two-day mental awareness at work course. The team were also superb at supporting local charity, LoveBrum– which funds ‘hidden-gem’ projects in Birmingham communities donating over £1,000 and hosting its family fun day.

Business Development Manager Ms Pastakia, was elated with the achievement: “It means a lot to the hotel. We’re supporting the global conversation tackling climate change and making better choices for the planet now, not tomorrow. Our accreditation shows that we are working towards the key pillars, Planet, People and Places, and every decision or policy that we’ve made so far, is working to enrich the customer journey, promote staff’s values, and engaging with our clients to help them deliver on a more sustainable event.”

Edgbaston Park Hotel is a part of the University of Birmingham, which is dedicated to a more sustainable future. The recognition of this gold accreditation supports the institution’s mission, and shines light on the work that the hotel has undertaken, including its long-term vision to further adopt sustainability.

Green Tourism’s, CEO, Andrea Nicholas added: “We were especially impressed by their awareness of all aspects of sustainability – particularly in relation to their sustainability induction programme available for all new staff- which is reflected in their high assessment score of 90%. We wish the team at Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre every success as they continue their green journey.”

Make your next business event greener by bringing it to Edgbaston Park Hotel.

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