Our Commitment

Cairn Group is proud to provide unique solutions and spaces to leisure and business guests across a diverse portfolio of 29 branded and unbranded hotels and 8 independent bars and restaurants across the UK. We recognise the influence and impact our business has on the environment and the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to sustainability and to minimising our environmental footprint while enhancing the well-being of our guests, employees, and local communities. Supported by our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices and guided by Green Tourism. We continue to strengthen our approach to responsible hospitality across the Cairn Hotel Group portfolio.

Community

Cairn Hotel Group recognises the importance of community sustainability and is committed to operating its hotels in a manner that supports and enhances the communities in which they operate. We will do this through:

• Community sponsorship and investment
• Supporting small and local businesses within our operations
• Implementing conservation and protection measures in venue grounds
• Providing team members with the tools to engage in community clean-up projects
• Engaging educational establishments regarding employment opportunities and training
• Partnering with local community groups regarding health and wellness activities

Environment

Cairn Group is a proud Green Tourism partner, holding 8 Gold, 23 Silver, and 1 Gold Green Meeting Accreditation. Assessed across 15 criteria under People, Places, and Planet, Green Tourism recognises our commitment to eco-friendly operations. As responsible hospitality leaders, we strive to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainability through initiatives including:

• Reducing energy consumption with smart management systems
• Implementing voltage optimisation programs
• Installing LED lighting across all venues
• Using renewable and sustainable products
• Investing in eco-certified electrical equipment
• Minimising single-use items
• Installing Smart Dispense systems
• Providing water dispensers to reduce plastic waste
• Choosing environmentally friendly cleaning and operational products
• Eliminating aerosol usage
• Adopting sustainable waste management practices
• Partnering with accredited national organisations to drive ongoing sustainability initiatives

Team

At Cairn Group, we prioritise a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace for our team.
Our people are at the heart of our commitment to eco-friendly hospitality, helping reduce our environmental footprint through active participation in sustainability initiatives and responsible workplace practices.

• We support our team through a range of programmes and initiatives, including:
• Sustainability Champions at every Cairn Group venue
• A Sustainability Team feedback forum to encourage ideas and innovation
• Sustainability education and training for all staff
• Sustainable travel initiatives, including car-share and cycle-to-work schemes
• Engagement with local transport partnerships and promotions
• Investment in electric vehicles (EVs) across our fleet
• EV charging points at all venues
• Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion policies
• Health and wellbeing programmes to support team members

Guests

Guests help promote sustainable hospitality by making eco-friendly choices, conserving energy and water, and reducing waste during their stay, supported by Cairn Group through:

• Stay Your Way Program – a tailored initiative offering guests a personalised and sustainable stay
• Sustainable travel options to all venues
• Local transport partnerships
• EV charging point availability across venues

By participating in these initiatives, guests contribute to eco-friendly hotel practices and a greener, more sustainable travel experience.

Feedback

At Cairn Group, guest feedback is essential in shaping our sustainable hospitality practices. We encourage visitors to share ideas and suggestions at every venue to help reduce waste, conserve resources, and support eco-friendly initiatives.
By working together with our guests, we continually improve our sustainability programs, creating stays that reflect their values while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

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