Whatley Manor achieves four years of Earthcheck Silver certification

Whatley Manor has achieved the EarthCheck Silver Certification, a global standard for sustainability in the travel and tourism industry., for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition affirms the organisation’s performance across 10 key performance areas including energy efficiency, water conservation, solid waste management, community impact, and ecosystem protection.

To measure its environmental impact, Whatley Manor has been working closely with carbon accounting firm Greenly since 2022, which measures the carbon footprint across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, using the market based approach. This provides a fuller picture than most ESG declarations common in a number of Western countries and industries, which still omit Scope 3 emissions.

Pursuant to this approach, Whatley Manor recorded a footprint of 907 tonnes in CO2 equivalent emissions, across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. This represents a 14% decrease in emissions since 2023.

The hotel has also retired 1000 verified carbon credits from the San Jerónimo Coatlán project in Oaxaca, Mexico – an internationally recognised conservation initiative managed by Ya’ax Carbon. The project protects endangered cloud forest ecosystems, supports biodiversity, safeguards vital water resources, and strengthens local Zapotec communities through sustainable forest stewardship. 

‘Sustainability is at the heart of in our operations, from efficient energy and water use to supporting meaningful climate action,’ said Magaly Etter, ESG manager at Whatley Manor. ‘The EarthCheck Silver Certification and our investment in carbon credits represent more than a milestone – they reflect our long term responsibility to the planet and the communities we serve.’

Alexis Normand, CEO of Greenly, said: ‘We remain impressed with Whatley Manor’s continued commitment to reducing the footprint of the hospitality sector, at a time when the sector accounts for nearly a sixth of Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions. Its progress remains a sterling endorsement of Greenly’s data driven approach, and we look forward to the milestones awaiting us.’