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Supporting Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism

The Westwood is the proud recipient of the Eco-Label award as certified by Green Hospitality Ireland. This award was achieved by implementing an Enviornmental Action Plan focusing on Energy, Waste & Water Management based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and EU Criteria and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Westwood is committed to minimising the negative impact our business could potentially have on our environment. As part of this we:

  • Source our electricity only from 100% wind generated sources
  • Support our energy requirements with on-site solar production
  • Keep re-using, recycling and waste reduction at the core of our activities
  • Purchase local wherever possible
  • Operate only 100% electric company vehicles
  • Prioritise digital communications over print
  • Use recycled paper for printing
  • Use environmentally sensitive cleaning products
  • Service rooms and replace linen only as our guests require
  • Support the use of electric vehicles with two onsite EV charging stations
  • Are currently working to achieve the Eco-Label Award with Green Hospitality