The first qualified Green Manager in the United Kingdom!
Dane Barnard becomes the first qualified Green Manager in the UKĀ
Dane Barnard, executive chef at Humble Grape - Battersea, has become the first person in the UK to successfully complete a brand-new qualification for Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality.Ā Ā
Fifty Shades Greener (FSG) and the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) joined forces in late 2021 to create the first Level 4 certificate in environmental sustainability management in hospitality. This is the first qualification of its kind to be regulated as an official qualification on the Ofqual framework of education.Ā
āReducing carbon emissions should be something that becomes paramount in our daily routines if we really want to provoke a mind-set change. Environmental education is key to driving this transformation and the general education system has a responsibility to not only prepare learners for the world of work, but provide them with the skills to influence employers, politicians and the wid...
Irish Chef becomes the first qualified Green Manager worldwide
Odran Lucey, executive chef at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Ireland, has become the first person in the world to successfully complete a brand-new qualification for Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality.
Fifty Shades Greener (FSG) and the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) joined forces in late 2021 to create the first Level 4 (Level 6 in Ireland) certificate in environmental sustainability management in hospitality. This is the first qualification of its kind to be regulated as an official qualification on the Ofqual framework of education.
āReducing carbon emissions should be something that becomes paramount in our daily routines if we really want to provoke a mind-set change. Environmental education is key to driving this transformation and the general education system has a responsibility to not only prepare learners for the world of work, but provide them with the skills to influence employers, politicians and the wider society. This can be achieved throu...
How You Can Triple Win In Your Business
What can be more tempting than a sustainable solution that benefits your business in three ways - socially, economically and environmentally?Ā
You can triple win in your business by doing the following:Ā
- Reducing your use of resources and CO2 footprint.
- Reducing operating costs and empowering members of the team to take personal responsibility in the fight to reduce emissions.Ā
- Use the approach ātrust is builtā, create a culture of transparency in communication, with customers and the community in which the business operates.
To triple win in your business it can be achieved through education of the team that this has the greatest impact: socially (training, upskilling, career progression, investing in your team and improved communication), economically (reductions and efficiency means cost savings) and environmentally (reduction in usage means less CO2 emissions): the triple win.Ā
This blog article will help your business embed a triple win strategy.
How to Triple Win Econo...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, weāre not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isnāt just a color; itās a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotelās green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether youāre looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, weāve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while weāre serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you canāt have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Hereās to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive ināthe waterās fine, and itās getting greener by the minute!
