If you own or run a pub, bar, hotel, or restaurant and are just beginning your journey in environmental sustainability, then this Sustainability Guide for the South Australian Hospitality Industry is for you.

The term ‘sustainability’ is widely used and in this guide, it refers to environmental sustainability.

By using this guide, you will get an understanding of:

• why environmental sustainability matters, as well as typical business drivers and barriers in the hospitality industry
• initiatives that will help to reduce your operating costs by improving energy, water, materials, and waste management
• the importance of engaging with your suppliers, service providers and customers to improve environmental sustainability throughout your value chain
• how to evaluate your current sustainable initiatives and areas for improvement
• the importance of collecting data, monitoring performance, and evaluating your operations
• how to engage and involve your staff on your sustainability journey
• how to measure your successes and communicate your results.