We prioritise the protection of our environment, with initiatives in place to minimise our footprint, raise awareness and make an impact in our community.
Environmental Procedures
FLOCKHILL has established a series of guidelines to protect our environment, cutting across all aspects of our property, our policies and our day-to-day operations.
Supporting sustainable and ethical businesses
We only use environmentally sound guest supplies.
We purchase from like-minded companies wherever possible.
Wepurchase organic, local, artisanproducts for the lodge kitchen as much as possible.
Doing our part with energy, water and waste
We separate all waste, with all recyclable and reusable waste taken to the Castle Hillrecycling centre.
We use energy-efficient innovations in building design including stratified concrete walls and double glazing.
We use energy-saving lightbulbs, heating thermostats and regulators and an induction plate.
We use energy and water-efficient dishwashers.
We have fitted all water closets, taps and showers with flow regulators and low consumption features.
We regularly maintainall electrical equipment.
We keep FLOCKHILL’s footprint to a minimum by taking laundry off site.
Fostering a team of environment champions
We engage and motivateFLOCKHILL employees by ensuring a part of theirweek includes work onour pest control program and wetlands preservation.
We encourage our employees to adopt an environmentally friendly approach within their own households.
We encourage our employees to advocate an environmentally sound approach in our community.
Undertaking safe and sustainable housekeeping
We supply eco-friendly cleaning materials.
We train our staff to optimise our usage of materials and chemicals (using as much as necessary, as little as possible).
We ensure all product descriptions and specifications are available for the cleaning materials used.
We ensure all cleaning chemicals hold an environmental certificate.
We keep all chemicals in a locked room.
Engaging with our local community
We support local community environment programs.
We spread information in the community about the necessity of separating waste
We support our community in efforts to restore and preserve historical sites.
Sharing our conservation story
We proudly promote our sustainability and pest control programs through public relations initiatives.
We keep our measures and achievements both transparent and documented.
We actively inform FLOCKHILL guests about our sustainability and pest control programs through our in-house compendiums and website.
Inviting guests on our journey
We encourage environmental awareness and invite our guests to join in our efforts and those of our local community.