Our Commitment to Sustainability: Powering a Greener Tomorrow
The Lensbury’s beautiful setting is inspiration for the whole team to work to have a positive impact on our planet and our community. Our commitment to sustainability is embedded into our daily operations and strategic decisions. From renewable energy to community initiatives, we continue to strive to make a difference.
100% Renewable Energy
Powering a Greener Tomorrow
All our energy is sourced from 100% renewable sources, certified by DRAX through the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) programme. This not only reduces our carbon footprint but also supports the development of clean energy infrastructure in the UK.
Recycling
Silver Award Achiever
The Lensbury achieved a Silver award by successfully recycling 76% of all waste in 2024. This significant effort saved 220 tonnes of CO2 emissions and diverted 224 tonnes of waste from landfill. We are working to improve on this for 2025.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Practices
We’ve partnered with EcoLab to use eco-friendly cleaning materials across our property. These products are designed to minimise environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, while reducing packaging waste by 70% compared to traditional products.
Buzzing for Biodiversity
Beehives on the Roof
On top of the Conference Centre, four beehives are home to thousands of busy bees that help pollinate local plants, supporting biodiversity around our grounds and beyond. Not only do these bees contribute to a healthier ecosystem, they also help us produce over 150 jars of our own honey each year.
Conserving Water
With Go-Green Cards
In 2024 we distributed Go Green cards to all hotel guests, encouraging them to make environmentally conscious choices. These cards resulted in saving 12,222 items of laundry, translating to an estimated 122,000 litres of water conserved. It is a simple initiative with a profound impact on water usage.
The Lensbury Eco Council
To take our efforts further, this spring we formed the Lensbury Eco Council. A dedicated team committed to making our workplace greener, more sustainable and more environmentally friendly. It will lead initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, create sustainable practices and inspire a culture that values and protects our planet.
The Lensbury Eco Council at The Lensbury will:
• Lead sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency
• Promote eco-friendly practices within the workplace and community
• Educate and raise awareness about environmental issues
• Measure and celebrate the impact of collective eco-friendly efforts
Environment Policy
Commitment
Lensbury Ltd is committed to:
- Pursue the goal of no harm to people
- Protect the environment
- Use material and energy efficiently to provide our products and services
- Respect our neighbours and contribute to the societies in which we operate
- Develop products and services consistent with these aims
- Report on our performance
- Play a leading role in promoting best practice in our industries
- Manage HSSE &SP (Health, Safety, Environment and Social Performance) matters as any other critical business activity
- Promote a culture in which all employees share this commitment
In this way, we aim to have a HSSE & SP performance we can be proud of, to earn the confidence of members, customers, shareholders and society at large, to be a good neighbor and to contribute to sustainable development.
Policy
Lensbury Ltd:
- Has a systematic approach to environment management designed to ensure compliance with the law and to achieve continuous performance improvement
- Sets targets for improvement and measures, appraise and reports performance
- Requires suppliers and contractors to manage HSSE & SP in line with this policy
- Requires joint ventures under its operational control to apply this policy, and used its influence to promote it in its other ventures
- Engages effectively with neighbours and impacted communities
- Includes HSSE &SP performance in the appraisal of staff and rewards accordingly
The Environment Management Plan
The Lensbury Environment Management Plan covers the following key elements:
- Environmental Risk Management
- Energy efficiency and reduction
- Land management
- Biodiversity
- Waste management
- Water management
- Chemical, fuel and oil management
- Flood and river management
- Boating, fish and marine management
- Noise and light pollution
- Climate Change planning
- Sustainable Procurement plan