Sustainability and social responsibility
At Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, we’re passionate about championing our people, planet and community. Set amidst landscaped gardens on the edge of University of Birmingham’s green campus, we feel responsibility for both our environment and the wildlife which lives here. Our ambition is to be net zero carbon by 2035, aligning with University of Birmingham’s own commitment to sustainability.
Our commitment
We are committed to doing everything in our power to protect and sustain our local, natural and global environment for future generations. We take our responsibility to adopting eco-friendly practices seriously and continuously evolve our day-to-day strategies and decisions to bringing sustainability to the forefront of Edgbaston Park Hotel.
Supporting our planet
We’re proud to be a zero waste to landfill hotel. We have:
- Reduced glass waste by 50% by switching to sustainable canned drinks
- Introduced bins that allow guests to separate food and general waste from recycling
- Stocked every bedroom with refillable, eco-friendly toiletries
- Swapped plastic sauce sachets for plant-friendly condiments
- Removed single-serve jars from our breakfast buffet
- Encouraged both staff and guests to travel sustainably
- Sponsored two beehives to support the UK’s biodiversity
There’s also motion sensor lighting across all our buildings, ensuring we only use the electricity we need, and several EV charging stations for guests to use in our car park.
Supporting our community
We love Edgbaston and take great pride in serving our local community. That’s why every year we choose a local charity to support. This year, we’re fundraising for St Basils, which is dedicated to supporting young people facing homelessness in the West Midlands.
Over £1,600 has already been raised, thanks to our annual Family Fun Day which is a highlight of the hotel calendar.
We raise awareness and money for Hospitality Action through ‘invisible chips’ on sale in the 1900 Restaurant and Bar.
What’s more, every team member receives two paid volunteering days a year to help make a difference. Our team has helped preserve a heritage garden, feed Brum’s homeless; and even care for our four-legged friends at a local dog rescue.
Sustainable food and drink
We’ve increased our offering of plant-based food and drink and stock our 1900 Bar with vegan and English wines and sustainable, alcohol-free beverages. We partner with local microbrewery Birmingham Brew Company – which has excellent sustainability credentials – serving beer on tap and in cans.
Every dish on our menus is now CO2e-rated too, helping you choose delicious food and drink that’s big on flavour but low on environmental impact.
We’ve also removed the sale of bottled water, and installed filter taps serving still and sparkling water. Guests are encouraged to donate to WaterAid as we believe everyone should be able to access clean drinking water, wherever in the world they are.
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