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We bought the Palladian Villa, Stratton?s, in 1990 to indulge our love of great company, food, wine and this beautiful part of the county, The Norfolk Brecks. From day one our guiding principle has been quite simply to source and prepare the fabulous seasonal produce on our doorstep, real food with true flavours. The unique climate of the Brecks, it?s the driest part of Britain, yield some interesting crops from asparagus to blueberries. They both thrive in ericaceous soils and the landscape was formerly one of open heath land more recently forested in the 1920?s to provide a sustainable timber reserve for the country.
We want you to experience the Brecks we know from the forest paths and bridleways which can be found within Thetford Forest, the largest lowland pine forest in Britain to the great open spaces dominated by heathland and agriculture where you can quite simply breathe in the Brecks, to our scrummy plates offering up all our small local producers have to offer; fabulous local cheeses, heathland honey, ales from the micro breweries, venison, wild mushrooms and organic and free range meats.
The Stratton?s Hotel Corporate Social Responsibility Statement
Stratton?s Hotel recognises its environmental responsibility and has always been committed to improving its performance.
Product Mission
To create & sell the finest quality natural food, services and rooms with a continued commitment to incorporating wholesome, natural ingredients sourced from our locality, ethically, organically wherever possible and promoting business practices that respect the Earth and the Environment. To continue to source truly regional food and products to give our guest a 100% regional experience.
Environmental impact
To reduce our environmental impact via careful monitored energy use, the management of water, washing and cleaning, waste reduction, ethical & environmental sourcing of all key ingredients to create our products, strong encouragement to use the outside environment for healthy recreation without a car in a responsible manner. Landfil waste has consistently run at 2% or lower for the last 5 trading years despite significant business growth.
In 2008, 200,000litres of waste water were harvested for re-use within the business, a third of the hotels total use, enabling standing water charge rebate and ?1000 worth of salad crops to be grown watered solely from this source.
An awareness and minimisation of sound and light pollution on the site.
To act to impact on climate change. Guests arriving by public transport are given a 10% discount. Likewise, a bonus scheme for staff relating to environmental performance has added to the hotels commitment to the environment.
Economic Mission
To operate the Company on a sustainable financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for our stakeholders & expanding opportunities for development and career growth for our employees.
Impact on Society
To operate the company in a way that actively recognises the central role that business plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally and internationally.
The town of Swaffham is recognised within the European Community as an area suffering from social and economic deprivation following the decline in agriculture, and has such has attracted regeneration funding. The business has an audience of spending visitors and seeks to influence their ?buying habits? by using and highlighting local products, arts and sites of special interest. Using the restaurant to showcase our regional food by extensive information regarding provenance or the bespoke commissioned projects from local artists and craftspeople with support information including the briefs given to them, creates buying interest.
Relation with People
To treat all stakeholders with respect; guests, local people, suppliers, and colleagues via nurture, training and communication.
Continue to work and develop sustainable policies with the community and tourism groups we have established as working partners. The Brecks Tourism Partnership, Swaffham Tourism Association, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Norfolk Tourism and East England Tourism.
Sustain
www.sustainweb.org
The Green Tourism Business Scheme
www.green-business.co.uk
Hospitable Climates
www.hcima.org.uk
Considerate Hoteliers
www.consideratehoteliers.com
WRAP
www.wrap.org.uk
Green Apple
www.thegreenorganisation.info
ENVIROWISE
www.envirowise.gov.uk
DEFRA
www.defra.gov.uk/environment
Responsible Travel
www.responsibletravel.com
Eco Tech
www.ecotech.org.uk
EDP Your rubbish, your choice
new.edp24.co.uk/content/yourrubbish
EABEC
www.eabec.com
RSPB
www.rspb.org.uk
Carbon Trust
www.carbontrust.co.uk/default.ct
Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Organics on line
www.organics-on-line.com
RSPCA
www.rspca.org.uk
Organic Places to Stay
www.organicplacestostay.co.uk
Green holidays & Green Places to Stay
www.greentraveller.co.uk
Sustainable Tourism Ireland
www.sustourism.ie/links.php
Background about Sustainable Tourism Ireland:
STI was launched in 2005, and continuously strive to strengthen its membership base in order to foster support for sustainable tourism principles. The newly updated website boasts a unique space that highlights Irish sustainable tourism destinations. All the showcased enterprises are inspired by principles of minimal environmental impact, respect and support of local cultures and traditions, economical sustained growth; they strive for sharing experiences and knowledge, while preserving the quality and the 'green' image of Ireland.
Environmental Policy
If you would like help or advice on how to write and impliment an environmental policy please contact Vanessa Scott, Environmental Director at Strattons.
T 01760 723845
office@strattonshotel.com
Energy Saving Trust East of England Advice Centre
For free, independent and local energy saving advice
T 0800 512 012
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
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