Claregalway Hotel
Certification: Fifty Shades Greener Gold Award in Hospitality Green Business Global Certification County: Galway (Claregalway Village, County Galway) Type: 4-star hotel
Claregalway Hotel holds the Fifty Shades Greener Gold Award in Hospitality Green Business, making it one of only two hotels in Ireland to achieve this specific certification level. Fifty Shades Greener Gold requires documented carbon measurement, a published Environmental Policy, a green action plan covering all departments, and measurable environmental reductions verified by the programme.
The Certification
Fifty Shades Greener is a national environmental programme for tourism and hospitality businesses, run in partnership with Cork College of FET-Bishopstown Campus. Gold certification is the highest level achievable and requires businesses to measure and publish their CO2 data, establish a fully operational Green Team, form a documented green purchasing policy, incorporate environmental criteria into HR and marketing operations, and demonstrate measurable reductions against baseline measurements.
The claim that Claregalway is one of only two hotels in Ireland at this level reflects how demanding the Gold criteria are.
Sustainability Practices
The hotel’s Environmental Policy covers energy, water, and waste reduction across the full property. Measures include Lossnay heat recovery air handling units in major function spaces, a Green Purchasing policy prioritising eco-certified products and local suppliers, and staff sustainability training across all departments. Guest engagement programmes encourage waste reduction, water conservation, and recycling during stays.
The Hotel
Claregalway Hotel is a 4-star property in Claregalway village, 13km from Galway City. The hotel is positioned as a base for the Galway city region, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Burren (35km), and Connemara (30km), with easy access to and from the N17 and M6.
Practical Information
Location: Claregalway Village, County Galway Distance from Galway City: 13km Distance from Shannon Airport: 60km Booking: Book via Booking.com or directly
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