"The hotel is committed to implementing campaigns to educate internal and external stakeholders on energy-saving strategies and spread awareness for the cause," says GM, Clinton Thom.
The hotel has been moving towards reduced-energy practices since 2011, when low wattage LED lighting technology was installed in all public areas of the hotel. Three heat pumps were commissioned as the primary source of water heating for the hotel and are more efficient than conventional heating methods. Air conditioners and extraction fans in public areas have also been fitted with timers, to ensure that they are not in use when they are not needed. These initiatives have greatly reduced energy consumption in the hotel.
Currently, it is evaluating the conversion of the remaining areas of the hotel to low wattage LED lighting technology.
"By signing the 49m Pledge, the hotel recognises that energy efficiency is a vital initiative and that it will contribute to the cause by increasing the use of energy efficient technologies in its facilities. All responsible South African hospitality companies should be doing so, it's good for both business and the environment," concludes Thom.
