Saviles Sustainability Aims and Objectives

Sustainability Aims and Objectives

“Leave the World better than you found it, take no more than you need, try not to harm the environment... and make amends if you do.”

RAI are doing what we can to make sure the demands we place on the environment can be met without affecting the environment’s ability to provide for future generations and here is just one of the initiatives we have implemented.

By sourcing local foods from local farmers we are reducing the distance food has to be transported and therefore lowering our carbon footprint whilst increasing the quality and freshness of what we buy…and it helps with the local economy as Yorkshire suppliers are being given a fairer price for their produce... It also means that foods are usually grown organically and are at the prime of ripeness, fresh from the soil and packed with lots of goodness...We also purchase fair trade tea & coffee.


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ENVIRONMENTALLY ECO FRIENDLY POINTS

1Damper system : will use free cooling and heating air conditioning (bring in outside air) 10 degrees plus below will not use fridge system
2Co2 sensors – will cut down air supply according to occupancy
3Well insulated building, noise pollution and heat. Was air leaked tested to ensure comply with legislation (no gaps or holes in the building)
4Main hall lighting – energy efficient
5Back of house areas – corridors and toilets are on motion detectors for lighting
6Water heaters are non storage and are condensing boilers therefore high efficiency
7Temperature controls on hot water taps help cut down on usage of hot water
8Push button taps to prevent wastage
9Double glazed – energy efficient
10Sophisticated Building Management System – controls heating and cooling
11Electric metres on all major electrical distribution boards so we can monitor usage and take appropriate steps to save on energy