Edgbaston Park hotel awarded ECOsmart Platinum Award
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded the ECOsmart Platinum Award – the highest level of accreditation from sustainability experts Greengage.
This recognition is a huge win for us and marks another exciting milestone in 2025, following our achievement of B Corp certification earlier this summer. It shows that our commitment to sustainability goes beyond words: it’s built into everything we do.
Julie Crump, Director of Operations, summed it up perfectly:
‘Achieving ECOsmart Platinum is a proud moment and a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. We believe great hospitality should go hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility. From sourcing locally and ethically to reducing our carbon footprint, we’re creating experiences that are not only exceptional for our guests but better for the planet too.’
What is ECOsmart?
The ECOsmart award is recognised globally and is given to businesses that go above and beyond in reducing their environmental impact. The assessment covers six key areas, including energy and water conservation, food and beverage sustainability, waste management, responsible sourcing, and social responsibility.
Our Platinum status came after submitting a detailed portfolio of evidence through the ECOsmart portal, which was carefully reviewed by Greengage’s expert panel.
What we’ve done so far
Here’s a snapshot of the actions that helped us earn this recognition:
Energy and water efficiency
• Installed low-energy LED lighting throughout the hotel
• Introduced smart energy systems to cut unnecessary power use
• Regularly monitor and report energy usage
• Fitted water-saving devices on taps, toilets, and showers
• Encourage towel and linen reuse to reduce laundry impact
Waste and recycling
• Achieved zero-to-landfill status
• Eliminated single-use plastics
• Improved recycling facilities across guest and staff areas
• Switched to refillable toiletries and eco-friendly cleaning products
Sourcing and food
• Prioritise local, ethical, and eco-conscious suppliers
• Focus on sustainable food and beverage practices
Travel and guest, and team engagement
• Promoted green travel (EV charging, public transport info, etc.)
• Offered sustainability training to all team members
• Created a Green Forum to involve staff from every department
• Encouraged guest participation in green initiatives
• Set measurable environmental goals and shared progress publicly
• Staff are given two volunteering days per year. We recently supported Birmingham Settlement, local litter picks, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
