Corporate Social Responsibility

The Bear Hotel Hungerford considers that Corporate Social Responsibility and effective corporate governance are important components of its business. The Bear Hotel Hungerford operates a CSR programme, and through this are dedicated to three main areas of responsibilty. First, being aware of the health and safety of employees and customers. Second, respecting financial, social and ethical issues in the company, as well as in the community and third, reducing our negative impact on the environment.

The Bear Hotel Hungerford considers there are aspects of corporate social responsibility which have particular implications for the events as a whole and these take into the account in the conduct of its business

Employees

We shall educate and facilitate for our employees to make a conscious decision in favour of environmental and social issues in their private and business lives.

Suppliers

We shall strive to purchase products that have a reduced environmental impact during their cycle life, from suppliers that demonstrate environmental and social responsibility.

Environment

We shall do our utmost to ensure that our business is environmentally sustainable, and that we continuously improve performance in the areas of energy, water, chemicals and resource consumption, and waste generation. The company seeks to reduce the impact of paper usage by recycling and by the increasing of online transmissions and electronic data collection.

Customers

We shall inform and make it easy for our customers and partners to participate in CSR related activities at any of our events or within Hungerford.

Community

We shall take an active role in the responsible business community enthusiastically taking the lead with Hungerford's hospitality sector, and contribute to the local communities where we operate.

Venue Providers

We shall work together with venue providers to find innovative solutions that satisfy our economic, environmental and social objectives.

Auithorities

We require our staff and operations to abide by local and international legislation, especially when regarding labour laws, health and safety, human rights and environment.

Review

We endeavour to systematically review our CSR programme and activities