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Published ESG reporting guidance

One source linked to the brand discusses ESG reporting and says a 2023 ESG report was prepared using GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative, a common reporting framework for sustainability data). The report says the organisation is focusing on environmental care, social responsibility, and governance. It also says the business is working to reduce its carbon footprint, support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and improve ethical conduct and transparency. This shows a formal effort to measure and describe ESG work, even though the public material does not give detailed results.

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Reduced hotel energy use

The Little Nell says it has changed its lighting to LED, which uses less electricity than older bulbs. It also says it replaced boilers and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 300 tons a year. These are direct operational changes aimed at lowering energy use and emissions. The page also says the hotel has electric car chargers and a fleet with eight fully electric vehicles, which suggests it is trying to reduce transport-related pollution for guests and operations.

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Cut single-use plastics

The Little Nell says it has eliminated most single-use plastics. Single-use plastics are items meant to be used once and thrown away, like some bottles, wrappers, and cutlery. Reducing them can lower waste and pollution. The same page also says the hotel’s gardens are pesticide free and use drip irrigation, which is a watering system that sends water slowly to plant roots. That can help save water and reduce chemical use.

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Composted food waste

The Little Nell says it composts all food waste and diverts more than 400,000 pounds of organic waste from landfill each year. Composting turns food scraps into material that can be reused in soil instead of rotting in landfill. The hotel also says it is using an AI tool called Kitro to track food waste and help reduce it. This points to a practical effort to cut waste in its restaurants and events.

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Backed local conservation work

The Little Nell says its employee-led Environment Foundation supports local conservation, clean energy, and climate action. It says more than 1,100 staff from Aspen One contribute, and that the company and Aspen Community Foundation match each employee dollar. The page also says guests contribute $2 from every night stay, and that more than $4.5 million has been donated since the foundation began. This is a clear example of community-based environmental support.

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Spent on local food

The Little Nell says it works with Farm Runners and spends more than $200,000 a year on local food. Buying locally can support nearby farmers and reduce some transport emissions. The hotel also says sustainability is part of its dining operations at Ajax Tavern, Element 47, and Little Nell events. This shows that food sourcing is part of its environmental and community approach, not just a side project.

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