Here at the Quality Hotel, Sunderland we are actively investing in our Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the policy of this hotel to carry out all measures reasonably practicable to seek, meet or develop all necessary requirements to improve environmental performance. As part of our environmental activities a number of initiatives have already been implemented, in consultation with the Carbon Trust. The hotel is undertaking a number of wide ranging CSR initiatives including:

• Waste glass uplifted for re-cycling
• Waste cardboard/paper uplifted for re-cycling
• Grade A energy efficient Air conditioning unit levels set to optimum temperatures, with guest signage in place
• All bedroom heating to be independently, thermostatically controlled and set to optimum temperatures, with guest signage in place.
• Bedroom TVs switched off (not standby) together with guest notification
• Bed linen and towel usage policy in place to reduce linen consumption
• All light bulbs replaced to energy saving or minimum acceptable wattage bulbs
• Energy consumption tracked monthly for electricity, gas, water
• Boilers replaced to be more energy efficient
• Locally produced and organic produce used wherever possible in our restaurant and conference menus
• Waste items donated to schools and charities
• Installation of a beer line cleaner saver solution, reducing use of water, beer wastage and chemicals
• Infra red sensors (for lighting) installation in corridors and public areas
• All marketing materials produced using recycled paper / materials where possible
• All marketing materials to be offered in electronic, downloadable format
• Flow rate restriction on domestic water, and aerated taps to reduce consumption.
• Thermostatic blending valves fitted on all water outlets in public areas (Reduces total amount of water used and reduces heat - zero scald level)