Sustainability
Social Sustainability
As a social enterprise, all profits from your stay will be reinvested back into the programmes and services that the YMCA offers vulnerable members of the community. These programmes have a proven positive social impact on the communities of Christchurch and include:
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Youth programmes and services
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A weekly activity programme for adults with special needs and disabilities
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Rehabilitation programmes for older adults via the YMCA’s specialist fitness and wellbeing team
The YMCA has been running services like these for over 100 years – it's what we do best. Where you come in is by helping us keep these programmes accessible for all by subsidising or eliminating costs for participants.
This is what makes your stay with us different than the rest – a socially sustainable stay.
Environmental Sustainability
Hotel Give and the YMCA Christchurch has a commitment that wherever possible our organization should be conducted to the ideal of best environmental practice.
It is our aim to provide guests with a home away from home that leaves as little negative impact on the environment as possible.
We strive for this by:
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A firm commitment to re-using, recycling and reducing plastic waste. We believe our guests don’t want to see excessive plastic packaging in their rooms which is why your shampoo and conditioner now comes in refillable pumps.
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Supporting local suppliers that share our vision for sustainability such as Meridian Energy, Will&Able, Forest & Bird, and Vendella. We love supporting organizations that are doing amazing things for the environment.
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Increased energy efficient systems and practices throughout the building, and a commitment to reducing unnecessary energy and water wastage.
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Providing opportunities for the environmentally conscious guest to do their part such as opting to reuse towels and bed linen.
