Green Key Accredited

Our venue, Forest of Arden Hotel, has proudly held Green Key accreditation for three years. As one of only a small number of UK hotels in Birmingham with this recognition, we are passionate about championing our people, planet and community.

Set within beautiful woodland and open green space, we feel a genuine responsibility to care for the environment and wildlife that surrounds us. Guests often spot deer, foxes, ferrets and a variety of birds; a reminder of the thriving natural ecosystem we are privileged to share. Protecting this environment is part of our commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality.

Being a Green Key venue means we are part of a global network of establishments that meet high standards of environmental and social responsibility. Green Key has long been recognised as a leading benchmark for sustainable tourism and our three-year accreditation reflects our ongoing dedication to improvement. Sustainability is a journey and we continue to explore ways to reduce our environmental impact while delivering an excellent guest experience.

Community matters to us. Our volunteering committee proudly supports local causes each year, raising funds and awareness through events such as pedal challenges, cake sales and family fun days.This year we are honoured to support Its Never You, a charity dedicated to supporting people and families facing challenging times by providing practical help, emotional support and community-driven fundraising initiatives.

Our team takes great pride in giving back to the community that supports us.

Supporting our planet:

• Encouraging sustainable travel options for staff and guests

• Providing recycling facilities to separate food, general waste and recyclables

• Increasing the use of organic, eco-labelled, Fairtrade and locally sourced ingredients in our kitchens

• Offering electric vehicle charging stations in our car park for guest convenience

Green Key accreditation guides our environmental journey as we continually ask how we can do better. It reflects our commitment to responsible operations, protecting our natural surroundings and contributing positively to the wider community.