Galgorm unveils new Green Action Plan

Northern Ireland’s Galgorm Collection has unveiled a detailed plan of action to achieve carbon neutral status by 2030 in a bid to become the first premier hospitality group on the island of Ireland to go fully green as part of a new sustainability commitment.
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Comprising the global award-winning Galgorm with its Thermal Village & Spa, the Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in Templepatrick and the Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, as well as two Belfast city centre restaurants, Fratelli and Parisien, Galgorm Collection’s new Green Policy 10-Point Plan will cement its position as one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful and ambitious hospitality leaders.

From waste management to water use, energy and transport, every area of the Collection’s operations will be positively impacted by its initial first-stage plans to 2026 – ultimately becoming carbon neutral across the entire estate by 2030.

As the largest property in the Collection spanning 380 acres, Galgorm is currently progressing installation projects to commence later this year in both solar and hydro power, harnessing the power of the River Maine which flows through Galgorm Estate. An additional 3,000 native trees will also be added at Galgorm with a focus on improving biodiversity in the area. Galgorm is also engaged in activity with a number of partners in the local area to further enhance green space and open up access to the estate with additional walkways and cycle networks.

Pictured (L-R) are Galgorm’s Sustainability Committee Members Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Vincent Gardiner, Facilities Manager and Jonny McKay, Hygiene Safety and Compliance Manager.Pictured (L-R) are Galgorm’s Sustainability Committee Members Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Vincent Gardiner, Facilities Manager and Jonny McKay, Hygiene Safety and Compliance Manager.
Pictured (L-R) are Galgorm’s Sustainability Committee Members Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Vincent Gardiner, Facilities Manager and Jonny McKay, Hygiene Safety and Compliance Manager.

Galgorm Collection has also pledged to introduce a fleet of zero-emission vehicles and to increase the number of EV chargers available across all its properties. With a focus on its guests, the comprehensive plan also prioritises a sustained focus on healthy living, wellbeing and diversity. Key initiatives include introducing new outdoor pursuits at Galgorm, developing a new £250,000 state-of-the-art fitness suite at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, developing an outdoor spa at The Old Inn.

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