In central London, The Wesley is demonstrating that meaningful sustainability starts with people.
Across its London properties in Euston and Camden, the organisation has embedded sustainability into day-to-day operations by investing in its team and building a culture of shared awareness and responsibility.
Building sustainability from within
At the heart of The Wesley’s approach is a belief that lasting change comes from engagement at every level of the organisation.
Through structured staff training and ongoing education, teams are equipped not only to understand sustainability goals but also to actively contribute to them. This shared ownership helps ensure that initiatives are consistently applied and continuously improved.
This commitment to people is reflected in the hotel’s Gold Investors in People accreditation, recognising the strength of its internal culture and development programmes.
James Barr, General Manager, The Wesley, said: “For us, sustainability has to be something the whole team understands and believes in. By investing in training and supporting our people, we’ve created a culture where everyone plays a role in delivering on our commitments. That collective approach is what makes it work in practice.”
From commitment to measurable action
Alongside its people-first approach, The Wesley is taking clear steps to measure and manage its environmental impact.
The hotel is actively measuring Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, providing a more complete view of its carbon footprint and enabling more informed decision-making across operations.
This level of measurement supports a more structured and accountable approach to sustainability performance, moving beyond high-level commitments into practical action.
Alongside measurement, The Wesley continues to implement practical initiatives across its operations, including energy-efficiency improvements, waste-reduction and recycling programmes, and a focus on responsible sourcing in its food and beverage offering. Efforts to minimise single-use plastics and reduce overall resource consumption are embedded into day-to-day operations, supporting a more sustainable guest experience.
Recognised for sustainability performance
The Wesley has achieved ECOsmart Platinum certification at both properties, reflecting a comprehensive and robust approach to environmental management.
ECOsmart provides a framework for venues to measure, manage and improve their sustainability performance across key operational areas. Achieving Platinum -the highest level of ECOsmart certification available – demonstrates a high level of commitment and consistency across these areas.
Myles Jameson, Marketing Manager, The Wesley, said: “Sustainability is increasingly important to both our leisure and business guests, and they expect transparency and credibility. Being able to demonstrate what we’ve achieved, supported by independent certification at ECOsmart Platinum level, gives our clients confidence and helps us communicate our approach clearly and consistently.”
Extending impact to meetings and events
Sustainability at The Wesley extends beyond hotel operations into its meetings and events offering.
The team enables clients to measure meeting- and event-related emissions through Greengage’s IMPACTportal, helping organisers better understand and manage the environmental impact of their activities. This includes capturing data across key areas and supporting more informed decision-making.
By integrating sustainability into the event experience, The Wesley enables clients to align their objectives with more responsible venue choices.
A collective approach to continuous improvement
What sets The Wesley apart is its collective mindset. Sustainability is an integrated part of how the business operates.
By combining strong internal engagement, clear measurement of environmental impact, and a practical approach to supporting clients, The Wesley continues to strengthen its sustainability performance while advancing the wider industry.
As expectations around sustainability continue to progress across hospitality and events, venues that combine people, process and measurable performance are best placed to respond.
The Wesley offers a clear example of how a people-led approach can support meaningful, measurable progress in practice.
Find The Wesley on our ECOmap
The Wesley’s Euston and Camden properties are featured on ECOmap, Greengage’s online directory of ECOsmart-certified venues and organisations committed to improving sustainability across the travel, meetings and events sector.
Event organisers and corporate bookers can explore ECOsmart-certified venues through ECOmap to identify locations that are actively working to reduce their environmental impact and support more responsible event delivery.
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