Quest Rotorua

Quest Rotorua Environmental Policy

We understand that all businesses create environmental and social impact through their activities. Ours is no exception. However, here at Quest Rotorua, we have started developing the following environmental policy which is based on a commitment to improving our environmental performance across all areas of our business practice, and in the services we offer. Our sustainability will be an ongoing journey which will improve with time and experience. We try to actively reduce any adverse effects through buying wisely, using resources efficiently, disposing of waste responsibly, and providing an environmentally and socially responsible experience to our guests. Our green team member is Katherine Angel.

Actions that Quest Rotorua is taking include:

• We offer a towel and linen change agreement to help the environment by reducing energy and water use.
• Low-energy light bulbs are installed in at least (e.g. 70%) of our premises.
• Giving you the opportunity to recycle your rubbish. Recycling for paper, glass, plastic, tin.
• Quest branded products are bought in bulk from Australia or New Zealand suppliers and through a system of suppliers distributed locally when required to Quest properties.
• Offering you facilities to get news online sooner than daily newspapers, unless by request.
• Not printing unnecessary emails and printing with recycling paper/doublesided.
• Buying only from producers who offer environmentally-friendly and biodegradeable items.
• Ensuring we’ve installed water restrictors in shower heads to reduce water volume without compromising on quality
• Installing waterless dual-flush toilets.
• Noise-insulating our premises by installing Raven Seals and Thermoco linings in between interconnecting rooms
• Installing hoods/timers on exterior lighting so as to not disturb wildlife/neighbours. Exterior lights are off at midnight except censor lights.
• Sourcing our materials from local or Fair Trade producers to reduce carbon emissions.
• Using natural air-freshening products instead of chemical ones
• Planting trees and shrubs which are native to this area in order to encourage bird life and reduce the need for irrigation.
• Donating supplementary products to The Ronald McDonald House Charity and workers.
• Donating free room nights to St Thomas Primary School and the Sue Riley Auction
• Buying locally produced quality art and furnishings.
• Offering employment/career opportunities to local residents first, if possible
• Training and induction of staff in energy saving practices of switching off lights, heating and towel rails in unoccupied rooms.
• Encouraging guests not to leave their vehicles on while waiting for passengers
• One boiler wrapped and temperature maintained at 65C
• Sponsoring local and regional award incentives by membership of the Chamber of Commerce.
• Fridges in room are CFC free with high energy rating.
• All cardboards in our bin are sent directly to Recycle Centers on a weekly basis.
• Installing an infrared sauna instead of the old fashion sauna to reduce power consumption.
• Wall heater with hot water system helps in saving electricity.
• Convectional microwave installed to reduce electricity consumption.
• All leaks in the course of renovation has been attended to.