Sustainability is Good for Business
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Introduction
– Our customers are looking for accommodation that is
working to improve its sustainability and reduce negative
environmental impact
– The hotel is making efforts to reduce its water and energy
consumption and to minimise the production of waste
– All departments are able to contribute to this effort
Maintenance – Energy Reduction
– Install appropriate low energy light
bulbs in all fittings
– Label control switches
– Provide instructions for use of air
conditioner / heater
– Install occupancy sensors / key card
controls
– Carry out frequent checks for faulty
equipment, poorly fitting doors,
windows, draughts etc.
– Respond quickly to issues flagged by
other departments
Maintenance – Water Reduction
– Install low flow showerheads
– Showers should consume no more
than 10L per minute
– Install tap aerators or flow restrictors
– Fit dual flush facilities to toilets or water
displacement devices to reduce the
quantity of water per flush
– Carry out regular inspections of toilet
fixtures
– Respond quickly to any reports of
broken/leaking fixtures
Maintenance – Waste Minimisation
– Ensure bins are provided for different
waste streams
– Including clear labelling
– Keep spare parts for equipment in stock
so where possible items can be repaired
rather than replaced
– Carry out preventative maintenance to
increase the life expectancy of equipment
Case Study – Riad Al Massarah
Riad Al Massarah – Medina of Marrakesh
– Action
– Installed flow restrictors on taps and
showers after an audit and
recommendations as part of the Every
Drop Counts project
– Results
– Water consumption at the hotel has
reduced by 30%
Action Planning
– Discuss what options there are for reducing
energy, water and waste in your operations
– create a list of potential actions
– who needs to be involved to ensure that
these actions can take place?
– how quickly do you anticipate these
actions being put into place?
– will any further training be required?
MAKING
A WORLD
OF DIFFERENCE…