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Sustainability Policy

Emporium Hotel recognises that our activities have an effect on the environment at local and global levels. In support of this, we have made it a top priority to not only run the finest 5-star hotel in Brisbane, but additionally run a world-class state of the art sustainable development that reduces the impact we have on the environment to the greatest degree within our abilities. The Emporium Hotel South Bank is the first hotel in Australia to be EarthCheck Design Certified, ensuring the economically, socially and environmentally sustainable design and performance of the hotel is managed in respect to key standard criteria. Further sustainable strategies and policies aimed at improving the hotels environmental performance, through reducing the use of Energy, Water and Waste are continuously being implemented.

This involves training and promoting awareness within the Emporium Hotel team, and suppliers. In conjunction with striving to be the first choice provider of hotel accommodation and conference and events facilities within Brisbane, Emporium Hotel is continually striving to improve in sustainable initiatives. These continuing and added initiatives are listed below.

Emporium Hotel will implement the environmental action plan in accordance with the requirements of the EarthCheck Company Standard.

Emporium Hotel will comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. We strive to achieve international best practices in accommodation sustainability.
 
Julie Manega, General Manager

Sustainable Tourism logo used at Emporium Hotel South Bank

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Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity

  • Planting one tree for every event attendee in partnership with Reforest, helping to restore the critically endangered Cooroy Mountain Wildlife Corridor in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
  • Maintaining three rooftop beehives, managed by Bee One Third, which produce honey and support local pollination.
  • Participation in the Moreton Bay Shellfish Reef Restoration program led by OzFish.
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Responsible Hotel Operations

  • Operating as a 100% non-smoking hotel to support cleaner air quality
  • Offering a sustainable bed linen and towel initiative, allowing guests to opt out of daily linen and towel refreshes
  • Providing paperless check-in and check-out
  • Offering a digital concierge service
  • All lighting within the hotel is LED lighting only
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Energy and Water Conservation

  • The hydraulics systems includes a range of water saving equipment such as WELS-rated tapware and showerheads, dual-flush toilets and air-based heat rejection systems in place of cooling towers
  • Rainwater reuse for irrigation and toilet flushing
  • Recycling water used during fire system testing
  • Operating an efficient, low-CO₂ gas-powered central plant to provide domestic hot water
  • Using an environmentally conscious Building Management System with a chilled water-based air-conditioning system
  • Green-rated and eco-labelled materials are used across key categories, including paints, reinforcing steel and carpets, through which valid testing and accreditation has been undertaken.
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Waste Reduction and Recycling

The hotel operates a comprehensive waste diversion program that includes:

  • Co-mingled recycling
  • Organic waste recovery
  • Containers for Change
  • Polystyrene recycling
  • Battery collection
  • Electronic waste recycling
  • Responsible general waste management
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Supporting People and the Community

  • Commitment to fair trade principles.
  • Providing staff education and training to build awareness and incorporate sustainable practices into everyday operations.
  • Supporting the local community through sponsorship and volunteering programs.
  • Employing locally for persons living in nearby communities (where possible).