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SUSTAINABILITY

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

As hoteliers, we want to make lasting and meaningful improvements in operations that reduce our ecological impact while enabling guests to actively chose to stay in our hotels as part of their own commitment to the environment. 

We are proud to be "Sustainable Tourism Certified" by Eco Tourism Australia. This certification recognises tourism businesses that minimise negative impacts on the environment and maximise positive impacts for community, culture and local economy.

View our Eco Toursim Australia Certificate here.

We are committed to continuously improving our processes, adopting cleaner technologies, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility throughout our operations.

Whilst we are on the path to moving towards renewable energy sources where possible, we believe small steps today will also make a difference.

OUR INITIATIVES

GO GREEN
Our program is designed to encourage our guests to reuse towels in order to save water. Guest towels will be replaced every 3 days unless guests opt out of the program.

SINGLE USE PLASTICS
We have removed all single use plastics where possible with key initiatives being:

- Amenities – Full sized shampoo, conditioner and body wash bottles are provided in the rooms, 100% waste free

- Water – Water fountains installed on floors 

- Bamboo keycards – replacing plastic cards


ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LED lighting and motion sensors to reduce energy consumption, keycard operated power in all guest rooms. Variable speed drives installed to match energy supply to demand that reduces overall energy consumption

PAPER WASTE MANAGEMENT
Our hotel compendiums are now all digital and we use e-invoicing with suppliers

WATER CONSERVATION
Efficient showerheads have been installed in all rooms

CLEANING PRODUCTS
We choose cleaning products that have a minimum impact on our environment

LOCAL SOURCING
We work with local suppliers where possible

RECYCLING
Back of house recycling is in place, with guest recycling initiatives coming soon

We aim to continue to measure and develop our operational guidelines to minimise impact on the environment whilst not compromising the guest experience. 

Environment Sustainability at Mercure Welcome Melbourne