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Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa:
Taking environmental and social responsibility seriouslyNoosa Biosphere is proud to align itself with a sponsorship partner committed to supporting a healthy environment as the foundation for enduring business and sustainable community success.
As the second largest employer in the Region, Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa's goal is to inspire others and lead by example. Monitoring their progress against objectives and policies is an ongoing plan.
- Real commitment: Eco-efficiency is the way of the future
- Impact and recognition of achievements so far
- The Sheraton Sustainability Journey - keeping you posted
Real commitment:
Eco-efficiency is the way of the futureSheraton Noosa Resort & Spa is committed to:
- conserve natural resources
- minimise waste and pollution
- enhance indoor environmental quality
- establish and report on key environmental performance indicators
- support local communities
- raise environmental awareness among associates and guests
The Resort already has exceeded their initial aspirations for results and savings going green and recognises it is an ongoing journey of improvements and learning. The team are delighted to share their insights and learning on this blog.
Impact and recognition of achievements so far
ecoBiz
In 2006, the Resort joined the ecoBiz program. EcoBiz have provided technical and financial support to achieve cost savings through reduced energy and water consumption, waste minimisation and a more productive use of materials. In 2009 the Resort was delighted to announce their partner status with ecoBiz.
Glossies
Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa is delighted to be recognised by the 2010 Living Smart Glossies Awards as the Winner of environBusiness category. These awards were announced on Saturday 26th June 2010. This award celebrates the achievements of not only the Resort but their partnership with ecoBiz, the community, owners and most importantly their associates who make this happen.
Environmental Benefits
Tangible results from analysis provided by the Department of the Environment and Resource Management during the 2008 ecoBiz six monthly assessment include the following reductions; annual energy consumption equivalent to the annual energy consumption of over 26 average Queensland homes, annual potable water usage equivalent to over 3.5 Olympic sized swimming pools, annual waste to landfill of 2,549 cubic metres with reduction in waste removal costs of $30,420.59 as well as annual electricity costs of $5,408.03.
Comment from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Frits van Paasschen President and CEO says "As a global company, Starwood has the size and scope to make a real difference. Sustainability makes good business sense. Not only can we save money, but our guests and customers increasingly want it, and our associates are passionate about it".
The Sheraton Sustainability Journey:
Keeping you posted
Sponsorship announcement video
Sheraton Green Team - Tuesday, August 03, 2010 -
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Our sponsor
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