Responsible Business - Let's take responsibility

Taking responsibility for the environment and local community has been an important part of Rezidor's broader commitment to sustainable development for many years. In 2001, this commitment was fortified and placed within the scope of a programme called Responsible Business (RB). Each hotel has a unique RB Action Plan covering areas such as community outreach, environmental improvement, employee well-being and health and safety. To read more about the RB programme, please go to www.responsiblebusiness.rezidor.com.

Our hotels are engaged with both local charity groups and Rezidor's corporate international charity organisation, the World Childhood Foundation. The mission of Childhood is to defend the rights of the child and to promote better living conditions for vulnerable and exploited children at risk all over the world.

Here are some of the Responsible Business activities and achievements of this hotel:

Guests

• Creating awareness of our RB activities through leaflets and monthly updates via GM newsletter
• Towel replacement at the request of customer
• 24 hour security
• Constant monitoring of water quality

Employees

• Ongoing training and awareness activities
• Cross-departmental health, safety and security committee in operation

Community

• Support and work with a number of charities including Meanwood Valley
• Urban Farm, local hospitals and Save The Children

Environment

• Constantly improving energy efficiency including electricity linked to usage
• Waste separation and recycling
• Emission control monitoring

Suppliers

• Introduction of fair trade products
• Use of environmentally friendly products and chemicals.

As part of our Responsible Business Strategy, the Radisson SAS Hotel, Leeds is proud to present a variety of stunning works from the students at Leeds Metropolitan University.

This exclusive collection runs through all 3 of our atrium areas, which can be seen from floors 2 to 5, and also in our reception lounge. It also provides an  excellent opportunity  for local artists to sell their art work while building up their reputation.