Sustainability
Working Towards Greener Tourism
At Osprey we care about the environment and are working toward becoming a more sustainable hotel in many ways. We have implemented changes around the hotel which allow us to keep our carbon footprint low, reduce waste and monitor our energy usage without impacting the quality of care and service to our guests.
Our Building
All lights in the Hotel have been replaced with LED. We use a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit to increase energy efficiency. Recycling is taken seriously: cardboard, plastic, glass, and food bins have been implemented in every department to ensure that materials are being properly recycled.
Our People
Working with Green Tourism, we have a committee of 12 people driving our sustainability program.
Through training and online communication platforms we are educating all of our team.
In the coming months we have a sustainability open day, with experts in this field addressing all the teams.
Operations
Working with Green Tourism, we have a committee of 12 people driving our sustainability program.
Through training and online communication platforms we are educating all of our team.
In the coming months we have a sustainability open day, with experts in this field addressing all the teams.
Our Suppliers
We make it a priority to use local suppliers, where possible. We ensure all our suppliers have a sustainability policy in place.
We ensure that suppliers reduce packaging on all items where possible, and we recycle delivery containers.
Maintenance and Cleaning
We have processes and checklists in every department to ensure all appliances that are not in use are plugged out or switched off where applicable.
All our water features have been fitted with timers to control and reduce the levels of water being used.
Our Community
We love to encourage local engagement at Osprey Hotel. We have recently welcomed 7 Transition Year students from local schools on work placement.
Charity Events
We believe we can make a difference and continue to support many worthy causes.
Spinathon in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation
Ukraine Appeal collection
Christmas Challenge in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital
Working Locally
We recommend that you car pool or share taxis to and from work with colleagues where possible.
If you know that colleagues from your company are using the hotel why not offer to share a taxi and our reception team will be happy to organise the taxi for you.
In some cases to reduce the demand on taxis our reception team may recommend you share a taxi if they know a work colleague has booked one around a similar time.
We have partnered with a local rent a bike business if you wish to hire a bicycle to use while you stay with us , just contact our reception team for details on this.
Green Travel
Customer travel to and from the Osprey Hotel.
To reduce your carbon footprint we recommend that you use public transport to reduce emissions and its cheaper than a taxi.
Our 2 main bus stops are Kildare County Council Offices and Naas Fire Station
Dublin Airport
- Use the Dublin coach website to check the timetable and its very frequent.
- The N7 Service operates to and from Dublin Aiport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are not on the N7 route, all services internconect so use the journey palnner to plan your route.
- Cost – €12 one way per adult.
- When traveling from Dublin Airport – choose destination Naas CoCo Offices.
- When traveling to Dublin Airport – choose travel from Naas Fire Station.
- Both are just a short healthy walk from the hotel.
- 126- Bus to Dublin City Centre.
- When traveling from Dublin Airport – choose destination Naas CoCo Offices.
- When traveling to Dublin Airport – choose travel from Naas Fire Station
Shopping Destinations
Naas unfortunately does not have a train station however Sallins does and its less than a 10 minute car journey or a healthy 40 minute walk.
Other public transport options: Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach.
Luas
- The N7, M7, and M9 Services connect with the Luas Red Line, stopping right beisde the Luas stop at Red Cow.
- The Dundrum Service connects both the Red Line ( at Red Cow) and the Green Line at Dundrum Luas Station.
- Use the Luas Option for travelling to Dublin City Centre.
Sustainability
Green Tourism Accredited
We are delighted our green practices have been independently audited and recognised by Green Tourism with a Silver status. Green Tourism operate a globally recognised certification programme which audits the commitment of tourism businesses who are actively working to become more sustainable. Their environmental assessors give professional advice on areas such as reducing energy use, saving water, ethical buying, staying local and promoting biodiversity.
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Map
