Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, has secured a Green Tourism sustainability certification for all of its Clayton, Maldron and partner hotels.
Dalata said it received the "Gold" standard in Green Tourism certification for its 48 previously assessed hotels, along with a Gold and Silver for two new hotel additions to the portfolio last year.
All 45 of its hotels that applied were also accredited "Gold" for "Green Meetings" certification - the first hotel group to receive the highest standard Green Meeting Gold Certification across all hotels in Ireland and the UK.
Dalata said it has an action plan to achieve "Gold" across its entire portfolio in the coming years.
It said these certifications acknowledge Dalata's ongoing efforts to minimise environmental impact, engage with local communities, and enhance accessibility for both guests and staff.
To achieve a "Gold" certification, businesses must demonstrate a strong environmental ethos, implement significant changes to their working practices, and consistently review and maintain them.
Dalata said it is on a trajectory to meet its ambitious target of reducing energy-related emissions by 20% per room sold by 2026.
It is also implementing energy management projects throughout its existing hotel portfolio, with its modern, efficient portfolio contributing significantly to its sustainability goals.
It pointed out that the Maldron Hotel Merrion Road, Dublin, and Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London, are both built to an "A" Building Energy Rating (BER), and use metering, LED lighting and new green technologies to reduce carbon emissions.
Caitriona Conroy, Head of Operational Risk & Sustainability, at Dalata Hotel Group, said that as a leader in the hospitality industry, the company remains committed to contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.
"Retaining the Green Tourism "Gold" score for most of our hotels is a testament to our commitment to sustainability across all levels of our organisation and we will continue through our actions plans to build on our "Gold" standard awards," she added.
Andrea Nicholas, CEO, of Green Tourism, said it was fantastic to see how their progressive approach to sustainability has enabled Dalata Hotel Group's leadership team to achieve both Green Tourism and Green Meetings Gold certification at so many of their hotels across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
"We are delighted to have been able to support them since 2019, advising on best sustainability practice and monitoring to enable them to reach the exceptional environmental performance standards they are now achieving as a group," she added.
