Sustainability Initiatives

The Savoy sustainable initiatives and energy-saving measures work to support and enhance the hotel’s luxurious ambiance; never compromising our guest’s experience.

• Green Key UK Certification underway for 2024.
• We have joined FuturePlus, a sustainability management and reporting platform, to measure and evidence our sustainability impact and goals.
• We have eliminated the use of single-use plastics.
• 100% of our energy supply is purchased via renewable energy sources.
• 100% of our gas supply is carbon offset with Certified Emissions Reductions generated under the Kyoto Protocol.
• Energy and water consumption are measured and analysed regularly to avoid discrepancies.
• Energy-efficient light bulbs used throughout the hotel.
• Extensive waste recycling and reuse initiatives help to divert waste from public areas, guest rooms and elsewhere in the hotel away from landfill; we are proud of our 98%+ recycling record.
• Food waste and used kitchen oil are recycled to renewable energy and bio-fuel.
• Our chefs select the freshest, seasonal produce from suppliers who deliver on food sustainability, including Fairtrade and organic options, and provide thoughtful provenance on our menus.
• Soon to be introduced in 2024, a carbon labelling on menus with Klimato; giving our guests a more informed choice on dishes.
• The Savoy are collaborating with ecoSPIRITS^TM, the world’s first low carbon, low waste distribution technology for premium spirits and wine, reducing carbon emissions by 90%.
• Still and sparkling water is served in custom-designed, reusable glass bottles, straight from the Savoy Well, our onsite water bottling lab.
• To help reduce our water consumption guests can engage with our linen and towels reuse programme.
• Our Concierge can recommend local green spaces, bicycle hire and public transport options.
• Enjoy a walk through Victoria Embankment Gardens, awarded a Green Flag, or along the banks of the River Thames, on the doorstep of the hotel.
• Bees play a key role in maintain biodiversity. A Savoy Bee Hotel was gifted to Canada House in Trafalgar Square, attracting vital pollinator bees.
• We are proud of our partnership with Northbank Bid, a local business and community district group, and our support of a number of charities.
• The Savoy is aligned with Accor’s ‘Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility Charter’ and ‘Responsible Procurement Charter’.

Corporate initiatives

At corporate level, we’re striving to increase our colleague diversity, particularly among executives, to better reflect the world we live in. And we’re dedicating ourselves to becoming even better members of our community, with our WATCH program to ensure that child abuse does not occur at our properties, and initiatives that will see us donating more of our unused food products and amenities, building long-lasting partnerships with local non-profit organizations, beginning new fundraising ventures and more.