The Langham, Auckland

Named New Zealand's best hotel in 2007, The Langham is known for its five-star luxury and elegance alongside a growing list of environmental credentials. It is the only New Zealand hotel to have achieved Green Globe certification, which it gained due to environmental initiatives to reduce energy consumption, save water and increase the recycling of waste.

The Langham Auckland was awarded the title for 'businesses making a difference' at the Government's Green Ribbon Awards held in Wellington in February 2008.

The award recognised environmental initiatives undertaken by The Langham both large and small. Some key changes in the hotel have been to swap to corn-starch environmental cups for take-away coffee, and to recycle oil for use in bio-fuel and cosmetics. The hotel has begun using recycled materials for promotional collateral, reduced waste considerably and developed a staff programme to encourage staff to think green.

As New Zealand’s leading sustainable hotel The Langham, Auckland is proud to be one of the official supporters of Earth Hour 2009. As the first Green Globe certified hotel in New Zealand, The Langham Auckland identified the importance of Earth Hour in 2008 and did not hesitate to support the event again in 2009.

A recent recipient of a Qualmark Enviro Gold award, The Langham incorporates a sustainability focus into all of its operations and is always looking at ways of being more energy efficient.

The Langham has been committed to being an environmentally sustainable hotel since the development of its environmental framework in August 2007.

In June 2008, The Langham also unveiled its new fleet of Lexus hybrid limousines which are the world's first V8 hybrids and operate on a fuel consumption of 9.3L/100km.

The Langham has also adopted a cradle to cradle approach with all procurements. Cradle to cradle involves looking at where all items (local or overseas) and sourced, what they are sourced from (recycled material or renewable resources), how they are manufactured (manufacturers processes and subsequent environmental impact), by whom and under what conditions (ethical labour practices and working conditions from reputable clients). Where possible all products used by The Langham need to be either recyclable or degradable.

The Langham Auckland is a five-star 410 room property with seven different room and suite categories.

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