Our Sustainable Development Goals

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In September 2015, a new era of global development began when the United Nations (UN) officially launched its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world and "leave no one behind" by 2030.

For this strategy, governance is of high importance to coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of new and existing policies. Given the complexity and depth of this agenda and its goals strong and effective governance arrangements are a key element to ensure successful implementation.

Since 2019, our aim has been to develop internal and external responses to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and incorporate them into planning and policy by introducing performance indicators for each goal in The Imperial Hotel Cork .

Our Imperial Family are always looking for ways to reduce our footprint, care for and protect the environment, and give back to the communities we are part of.

Our passion for sustainability is at the hotel’s core, however we appreciate that there is always more to do. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in this area with the whole team.

Here are some of the ways we are working towards being a greener and more socially responsible business:

Goal 1: Community Action/Help & Poverty

Goal 1: Community Action/Help & PovertyOur aim is to increase awareness of the services local charitable organisations provide, and to build support and commitments to the community.

Goal 2: Eat Better

Goal 2: Eat BetterEnd hunger, achieve food security & improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Goal 3: Stay Well

Goal 3: Stay WellPromote Healthy Lifestyles & WellbeingPromote mental health awareness in the workplace, as well as learning about and sharing ways to create positivity, we are implementing a Wellbeing Committee who are looking after the mental health.

Goal 4: Learn and Teach

Goal 4: Learn and TeachEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality

Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equalityand Empower All Women & GirlsBridging the gap. Committing to a 50/50 proportion of women in managerial positions with equal pay. Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership.

Goal 6: Ensure availability

Goal 6: Ensure availabilitysustainable management...of water and sanitation for all. The Imperial Hotel is committed to its responsibility in reducing water consumption and its overall contribution to pollution inputs.

Goal 7: Use Clean Energy

Goal 7: Use Clean EnergyEnsure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. De-carbonising the hotel's energy use is critical to achieving objectives.

Goal 8. Live Better

Goal 8. Live BetterEnsure sustainable consumption.....and production patterns Play our part in the global sustainable tourism initiative. Eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging and items.

Goal 9: Conserve and sustainably use..

Goal 9: Conserve and sustainably use..the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

GOAL 10: Protect, Restore And Promote...

GOAL 10: Protect, Restore And Promote...Sustainable Use of Terrestrial...Ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity.