More businesses recognised for green efforts

OVER 50 PLYMOUTH FIRMS HAVE SIGNED UP TO SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

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PLYMOUTH businesses are flying the flag for the city’s sustainability mission by earning Green Tourism awards. A further four businesses have been recognised for their commitment to the initiative, a partnership between Green Tourism and Destination Plymouth.

Among the latest to be accredited are the The Duke of Cornwall Hotel and Plymouth Boat Trips, which have both been awarded Bronze status.

Peter Adams, general manager of the Duke of Cornwall, said: “It’s very important to us that we do what we can to protect our environment, so it was an easy decision to engage with the Green Tourism Accreditation Programme to achieve this award.

“This year the hotel celebrates its 160th anniversary, so whilst it can be challenging with the age and size of our building to achieve greater energy efficiency, we have been able to identify areas for change and improve processes.”