LATEST: Kildare hotel opens new 55 acre orchard
The tree-planting initiative adds to a range of sustainability measures already in place in the hotel
Killashee Hotel has officially opened a new orchard on its 55-acre estate outside Naas in Co Kildare to mark this year’s Earth Day celebrations, held annually on April 22.
The initiative was led by Killashee’s Green Committee as part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.
A total of 74 trees were planted in recognition of the hotel achieving a 74 per cent employee engagement score for the second consecutive year in its annual Great Place to Work survey. Management said the orchard reflects the hotel’s continued focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The tree-planting initiative adds to a range of sustainability measures already in place across the hotel, including EV charging points, solar panels and on-site herb gardens supplying ingredients for the kitchen and bar. The hotel also operates an in-house Re-Turn bottle scheme for staff, uses sustainable marketing materials and works closely with local food suppliers.
Killashee shared highlights from its Earth Day ESG activities on social media.