Green Key Certified

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel becomes first in Crawley to be presented with the award, and is one of around only 100 within England.

We’re proud to share that Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel has officially received the internationally recognised Green Key certification, a leading standard of excellence in environmental responsibility within the tourism industry. We're also the first hotel in Crawley and one of only around 100 properties in England to earn this prestigious accolade.

This achievement reflects the commitment we've made to operating more sustainably and improving our ecological footprint across all areas of the hotel. From behind-the-scenes energy-saving initiatives to guest-facing changes that support local communities, we’ve been working hard to create a greener, more responsible travel experience.

Green Key is an international eco-label awarded to tourism establishments that meet strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The standards are backed by the World Tourism Organisation and the UN Environment Programme, with assessments focusing on areas such as staff involvement, energy and water management, sustainable food and drink practices, guest education, and more.

At Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel, we’ve implemented a range of innovative and eco-conscious initiatives, including:

  • Installing a wireless building management system to optimise control of mechanical systems, resulting in a 20% monthly reduction in electricity use.
  • Introducing smart in-room heating and cooling controls that detect guest presence, helping to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and waste.
  • Planting pollinator-friendly flowers around the hotel grounds to support local biodiversity and enhance the surrounding environment.
  • Supporting the community by donating unused items such as shower gels and pillows to local shelters, and visiting nearby schools to inspire future careers in hospitality.

Gints Skieris, General Manager at Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel, said:

“The Green Key Certification is not easily achieved, which in my opinion makes it so much more valuable. It makes you think harder and more creatively about how to be a greener business and that can only be a good thing.

During this journey, we learned a lot and found new ways to save water and electricity and ensure that less waste goes to landfill.

Green Key is one of the leading ecolabels recognised by Google Travel as part of their recently announced ‘Sustainability Labelling’ within their Google powered booking engine.

This recognition is important to guests, and we want to make sure we are doing our part in improving the world around us. We are looking forward to getting all of our UK properties accredited over the coming months.”

 

In England, the Green Key scheme is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Allison Ogden-Newton, Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy, said:

“We are delighted to award Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel the Green Key certification. This award proves that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, meaning travellers do not have to compromise in order to curb their carbon impact.

The Green Key programme not only serves to recognise the specific achievements of each establishment but also to create a network within the industry for the sharing of innovation and best practice.

It is our vision that the whole industry takes steps to reduce their carbon footprint as we strive to Build Back Better post pandemic and decarbonise the UK economy to meet the government’s 2050 net zero target.”

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