sustainability
Environment
GrandWest
| Detail | 2010 | 2009 |
| Energy usage (kWh) | 35 783 051 | 35 935 992 |
| Water consumption (kl) | 348 435 | 312 240 |
| Carbon footprint (tCO2) | 38 457 755 | 38 230 358 |
GrandWest first implemented the National Heritage Environmental Management System in May 2006, for which the complex was awarded a Silver Rating. Since then GrandWest has been awarded a Gold Rating every year and is now one percentage point away from achieving Platinum status [94%].
In addition to improving on set targets for the elimination of waste and the reduction of the company’s carbon footprint, refuse and any wasteful use of water and energy, GrandWest is also committed to applying its environmental policy principles to surrounding areas. These include Goodwood, Thornton and Ruyterwacht.
Table Bay Hotel
| Detail | 2010 | 2009 |
| Energy usage (kWh) | 7 311 702 | 7 952 607 |
| Water consumption (kl) | 54 107 | 77 875 |
| Carbon footprint (tCO2) | 7 357 | 6 383 |
In just under two years of adhering to the principles of the National Heritage Programme, the Table Bay Hotel’s Silver status was upgraded to Gold.
Among its most important conservation efforts are electricity, gas, water and waste saving. Energy-saving electric light bulbs have been fitted and water is saved with the introduction of dual flushing toilet tanks and shower heads that mix the water with air.
Golden Valley Casino
Golden Valley Casino is also a member of the National Heritage. Environmental Management System. The property’s efforts are focused on reducing water and energy consumption at the complex in order to safeguard Africa’s most precious resources.