Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are choosing suppliers and products that help us reduce our environmental impact while enhancing the guest experience.

• Reduced single-use plastics in a variety of ways, including:
  • Bathroom amenities in refillable pump bottles
  • Compostable shower caps throughout the hotel.
  • Water refill stations available in our lobby.
  • Takeaway coffee cups and lids made from plant-based, certified home-compostable materials.
• Replaced plastic pens with biodegradable paper-based alternatives used throughout our conference and event spaces.
• Stocked our Grab & Go snack bar with locally sourced favourites including Chia Sisters Juice, Three Boys Kombucha, Antipodes Water, Pals Vodka Mixers and New Zealand wines.
• At Bloody Mary’s Steakhouse, Brasserie & Bar, we prioritise seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and work with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability, including:
• Locally sourced milk delivered in reusable kegs that are returned, cleaned and refilled up to 1,000 times.
• Chia Sisters natural pressed juice served from reusable kegs, eliminating up to 30 single-use containers per keg.

We are building sustainability into the way we update and run the hotel.

• Installed energy-efficient LED lighting with motion sensors in smaller spaces.
• Provided six on-site electric vehicle charging stations for guests.
• Fitted all tapware with low-flow fixtures and installed dual-flush toilets to help conserve water.
• Installed high-efficiency appliances during hotel upgrades.
• Transitioned from water-cooled to air-cooled chillers to reduce water consumption.
• Monitor greenhouse gas emissions annually and work towards EVT’s Group emissions reduction targets.
• We have maximised recycling by:
  • Separating cardboard and organic food waste from general waste to minimise our impact on landfill.
  • Recycling bottles and cans across our food and beverage and conferencing operations, with recycling options also available to guests.
  • Recycling print cartridges, batteries, computer parts and old mobile phones, helping keep hazardous materials out of landfill.

We’re choosing to respond to a changing climate, empower our people and customers to take part, and share our progress along the way.

• Introduced our Room Refresh program, rewarding guests with a $10 food & beverage voucher each night they choose to opt out of housekeeping, helping reduce water and energy consumption.
• Implemented a paperless check-in process, with invoices emailed directly to guests to help reduce paper consumption.
• Partnered with Backyard Honeybees to bring two beehives to the hotel. This initiative allows guests to enjoy liquid honey and honeycomb at the breakfast buffet, provided by our rooftop bees when available.
• We support the Christchurch City Mission’s Back to School Programme through Bayleys’ Plate Up for a Purpose community fundraising initiative.
• We support Full Bellies through monthly volunteering, with our team helping to pack and supply lunch items for people in need across the Christchurch community.
• We partner with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute to support education and training opportunities through accredited programmes.
• We proudly support Trees for Canterbury, a not-for-profit conservation organisation working to restore and protect Canterbury’s natural environment.
• Foster a culture of environmental stewardship through regular training, team engagement and community collaboration.
• Support the EVT Stretch Contributions program, enabling team members to donate to causes close to their hearts, including Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mental Health NZ, SPCA New Zealand and Starship Foundation.