Sustainability

Brooks Hotel Environmental Policy

Our Achievements

We take pride in our environmental achievements:

We have significantly reduced landfill waste through “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” initiatives.
Energy-efficient LED light bulbs are installed throughout the hotel.
Our team receives regular training on eco-friendly practices, with educational materials readily available.
We have eliminated single-use plastics in our Food & Beverage Departments, opting for reusable bowls and pots.
All our straws, stirrers, takeaway cups, and lids are fully biodegradable.
We prioritize emailing to minimize paper use, including an environmental note in all email signatures.
Brooks Hotel has earned the Eco-Label from GreenHospitality.ie.
We actively support local charities and participate in community initiatives such as tree planting, beach cleans, and awareness campaigns.

Our Goals

By December 2024, we aim to:

Maintain the Eco-Label awarded by GreenHospitality.ie.
Reduce our landfill waste by an additional 5%.
Decrease our energy consumption by 3%.
Increase sourcing from local producers.
Expand our community activities, including tree planting and beach clean-ups.

Our Team

We educate our team on their role in reducing waste and promote environmental consciousness through:

Adopting reduce, reuse, and recycle policies.
Encouraging public transport use.
Promoting water conservation and energy-saving practices.
Reducing chemical use where possible.

Our Location

Situated in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre, we are close to major transport links:

Bus routes are just a 5-minute walk away.
Two Dublin Bike stations are within a 2-minute walk.
Tara Street Train Station is an 11-minute walk.
The nearest Luas line is a 5-minute walk.
We promote the Dublin Bikes Scheme and local walking tours to guests.
We encourage shopping at local boutiques on Drury Street and supporting individually owned shops.

Transport

For easy airport access, take the Aircoach, operating 24 hours a day to Trinity College, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Return tickets can be purchased online or on the bus for €12, with single tickets available for €7.

We welcome your comments and suggestions to further improve our environmental efforts. Please share your ideas through our comment cards or by emailing reservations@brookshotel.ie.

Our Charity Work

We proudly support local charities in Dublin City. Each year, we partner with a charity, offering support through shared activities, publicity, and donations. Past partners include Pieta House, The Simon Community, The Alzheimer Society, and Barretstown.

Accreditation

We are thrilled to announce that due to our continued efforts we have been awarded the Eco-Label Award from Green Hospitality, demonstrating the hotels unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

If you have any queries on our Sustainability Policy at the hotel please contact us on Tel: +353 (0)1 670400 or email reservations@brookshotel.ie