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Business Ethics

Our Ethics

At Little Marshfoot, we have aimed to build and operate our business with the following over-arching principles in mind:

• To consider the environment
• To consider our customers
• To consider the future
• To minimise our environmental 'footprint'.

'... without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'.

In particular, the principles of design and construction aim to demonstrate to our guests that being 'green' does not mean being uncomfortable. We are happy to discuss these principles at any time.

We aim to minimise pollution of water, the air and the general environment. To this end we ensure that all equipment is regularly maintained.

We try to reduce usage of the car, choosing wherever possible to walk, cycle, and use public transport.

The cars we use are low emission, and run on ultra-low sulphur petrol.

Waste

All waste is sorted for recycling

waste food is composted and used in the garden

waste paper, tins, glass, aluminium are taken to the recycling depot

Water

Water usage is managed.

To this end we have installed showers rather than baths, operate reduced flush toilets, and encourage guests to use the environmental programmes on the dishwasher and washing machine.

In the garden we apply mulch to the plants to avoid loss of water through evaporation, and choose plants and grasses which are drought resistant and hardy.

Energy use

This is reduced by installing energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, energy efficient bulbs, and making best use of natural light. Insulation is of the highest standard.

Cleaning

All cleaning materials used in Little Marshfoot are environmentally friendly. Ecover products are plant based and totally biodegradable.

The Garden

In the garden, we aim to work in sympathy with our environment. Wherever possible we apply organic gardening principles and aim to attract as much wildlife as possible.

Principles under pinning the construction of Little Marshfoot

When the building was constructed, in 1999/2000, we chose good quality equipment which demonstrated the best available environmental technology at the time. The philosophy was that good quality equipment lasts longer and is less likely to break down, thereby minimising its impact upon the environment.

Find out more about our Environmentally Friendly Building.

Progress

We acknowledge that since that date there have been considerable improvements and as equipment is replaced we will always strive to install the best environmental option.

Purchasing Policy

All purchases take the following issues into account:

• Is it natural?
• Does it support a local producer or supplier?
• Does it have a low environmental impact?

Choosing a Supplier or Service

Wherever possible we take into account the environmental record or ethical policies of our suppliers.

In Summary

To paraphrase the best known definition of sustainability, by Gro Harlem Brundlandt, we aim to operate our business

'without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'.

'Let your business be our business'