A sustainable stay at The Resident
We’re committed to our people, planet, and communities as we pave the way for a more sustainable future. At The Resident, we take our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact seriously and will continue to explore new practices for greener stays that you’ll feel good about.
Energy efficiency
Partnering with sustainability experts, Mission: Net Zero, we’re integrating measures that calculate our CO2e and reduce energy consumption. Our approach means all rooms have electronic key-operated power switches to reduce energy usage when not in use. We have energy-saving light bulbs throughout every hotel and use service management systems to control the temperature. Lighting in external spaces, corridors, and public toilet lights is sensor and timer-operated to save electricity in off-peak hours. At The Resident Covent Garden, we produce our own renewable energy powered by solar panels, significantly reducing fossil fuel consumption. While we are proud of our accomplishments to date, our goal is to achieve a 3% reduction in energy, waste, and water by the end of 2025.
Waste disposal and recycling
The Resident has an efficient waste management policy, currently recycling 80% of our waste. We’re committed to segregating materials such as paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, and mixed recyclables - and try make it as easy as possible for our guests to do the same. We recycle wherever we can and responsibly dispose of hazardous and specialised waste through licenced agencies. Further eco-friendly practices in all hotels include the use of paper from sustainably-managed forests (where possible), Molton Brown toiletries in refillable formats, and Brita filter water taps to reduce the need for single-use plastic bottles.
Reducing water usage
Mindful of one of our planet’s most precious resources, water consumption plays a consistent part in our sustainability journey. We monitor our water use pattern closely to identify areas where simple day-to-day changes can be made. For example, we encourage our guests to make greener and more sensible choices about reusing their towels and requesting frequent bedlinen changes. Added measures to minimise water wastage and leakage include the use of double flush toilets and aerated showerheads that significantly reduce water use while still maintaining water pressure. We also take advantage of hot water boilers, cylinders and pumps that work on demand.
Responsible purchasing
The Resident’s sourcing and purchasing policy demonstrates our dedication to the environment while understanding where our services and products come from. We build relationships with companies based on their values and have criteria to assess the environmental, social, and economic effects of each service and product used. This ensures we are sourcing sustainably and ethically as well as respecting human rights throughout our supply chain.