Our greener side

Environmental/sustainability policy

As part of the Green Tourism Business Scheme Best Western Kinloch Hotel recognizes that we must operate our business with care and consideration both within our local community and in the wider world. We have committed to operate these policies.

We use local suppliers and trades-people wherever possible

We reduce, recycle and re-use all possible waste

Our rooms and water is heated by a biomass boiler using sustainable, carbon neutral fuel form Arran’s own forests

Our lighting has been replaced throughout with low energy versions with motion detectors and photocells we donate our used furniture and textiles to local charities.

Printer cartridges are donated to charity

We have signed up to the cycle to work scheme

We participate in the Arran Trust visitor gifting scheme

We work with local schools to provide work experience and training.

We recognition of compliance with relevant environmental legislation as a minimum level of performance

We are commited to raising awareness of employees with regards to green issues and how they can help

We are commited to monitoring of progress and review of environmental performance by our green team on a regular basis.

We continue to maintain a respect for natural resources through water and energy conservation and material reuse, purchasing recycled materials and using recyclable packaging and other materials where possible

Our social policy in the local community�
* we use local suppliers wherever possible to minimise transport and co2 emissions but also promote local and Scottish produce.
* we use local trades people and companies for property maintenance and operation.
* we�endeavour to�pay all suppliers promptly and within their own credit terms.
* we work closely with North Ayrshire Council and all statutory authorities to ensure that we operate our business above the minimum standards for Environmental Health & Safety.
* we give our excess and used furniture free to local charities.
* we work with local schools to provide work experience and training.
*we recognise that we are one of the largest employers on the Island and therefore contribute to the local community.
* we offer free membership of our health and fitness club to staff members.
* we support the local village community group by providing use of the hotel leisure club for the childrens' annual fun swimming gala.