Killeavy Castle Estate is proud to announce that it has been presented with the Sustainability Award at the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards Northern Ireland 2023.
The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards are designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of small businesses across Northern Ireland and the contribution they make to the economy, with the Sustainability Award recognising businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social impact.
Jason Foody, General Manager of Killeavy Castle Estate attended the awards ceremony, which was hosted by Sarah Travers and took place at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast on the 5th April.
Killeavy Castle Estate
Speaking about the award win, Jason Foody of Killeavy Castle Estate said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive the Sustainability Award at the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. At Killeavy Castle Estate, sustainability is one of our core values and we are proud to be at the forefront of the green tourism movement in Ireland.
“We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and passionate about creating a legacy of sustainability and environmental consciousness and we have implemented sustainable practices across the board at the estate as part of our commitment. For our efforts to have been recognised with this award is something we are incredibly proud.”
FSB Regional Chair, Brendan Kearney added: “The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards is a fantastic way for us to celebrate the resilience, ambition and innovation of our SMEs in Northern Ireland.
“Well done to the team at Killeavy Castle Estate who picked up the Sustainability Award for their conscientious businesses processes contributing to a really important area for all businesses right now. They have shown that sustainability and provision of a high-quality hospitality experience can go hand in hand – congratulations to the team on leading the way”.
With a sustainability plan in place based on the UN Sustainable Development goals framework, Killeavy Castle Estate has implemented a number of sustainable initiatives, including the use of smart seasonal design concepts to reduce the reliance on artificial lighting, heating and air conditioning to conserve energy; the elimination of single use plastic bottles and coffee cups through the introduction of glass water bottles and compostable coffee cups in rooms and refreshment areas across the estate, as well as the use of produce sourced from its own onsite vegetable gardens and working farm in its restaurants. The estate also works closely with local suppliers and partners when sourcing goods to reduce its carbon footprint and support the local economy. Killeavy Castle Estate will go forward to represent Northern Ireland in the Sustainability category at the FSB UK Awards final.
“We believe that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a fundamental responsibility that all businesses have to take seriously,” added Jason. “We are honoured to receive this award and will continue our efforts, leading the way in sustainable tourism and hospitality and look forward to representing Northern Ireland in the Sustainability category at the UK final in May.”
