We care about our natural splendour

We believe deeply that our legacy is as important as the joyful experiences we offer to guests.

A beautiful legacy

As a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC), sustainability has been a core value of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection for many years. The TreadRight Foundation was established in 2008 as a uniting sustainability initiative between the forty brands under the TTC umbrella. We are proud to champion important sustainability initiatives, and are the first hotel in Ireland to achieve the GREENMark Plastic Smart Standard Award. In 2010, we began our sustainability journey by joining Green Hospitality Ireland, and are honoured to still retain our Gold standard.

The bigger picture

How We Tread Right is TTC's five-year sustainability strategy. It guides the way we operate and the projects we support through The TreadRight Foundation. How We Tread Right identifies the issues impacting the health of our world and presents eleven strategic goals that guide our sustainability initiatives at Red Carnation Hotels. This video summarises our focus areas, how the strategy is embedded into our business, and how this aligns to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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11 measurable goals

Impact on planet, people, and wildlife

Our sustainability strategy was developed to address the United Nations’ Global Goals. We are addressing sustainability and conservation by tackling climate change, cultural preservation, and animal welfare.

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Climate

Climate change is directly linked to an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere resulting from human activity. It is all of our responsibility to reduce our emissions as much as possible, and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Connemara Lake with the view of mountains in the background

Goal 1

Reach Net Zero GHG emissions across the value chain across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year.

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Downpatrick Head Mayo Ireland, amazing scenery aerial drone landscape image on Eire sign Irish landmark Downpatrick Head, Knockaun, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Goal 2

Source 50% of our electricity sources from renewable resources by 2025.

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A pollinator’s paradise

Our beehives are a keystone in our sustainability efforts at Ashford Castle. Thanks to their pollinating efforts, these wonderous little workers support the verdant environment of our 800-acre estate, and in doing so, help our trees, plants, and other little creatures flourish.

Our projects & progress

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MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

We are honoured to have been selected to host a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences: a selection of sustainability-led guest experiences which directly advance the United Nations Global Goals.

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