Apex Hotels Appoint New Environmental Director

18 January 2007

Apex is pleased to announce the promotion of Jo Springford as its new Environmental Director following Apex’s continued commitment to focus on green initiatives.

As Environmental Director, Jo’s role is to front Apex’s green policies by monitoring and reducing consumption levels, converting environmental efforts into cost-reduction and revenue generating opportunities whilst promoting the Apex corporate and social responsibilities mandate and maximising PR opportunities. Her first objective is to review all the hotels’ consumption levels and investigate and implement new technology or practices to reduce levels and, in turn, utility costs.

Jo has already played a considerable role in Apex becoming a greener company, helping to implement visionary eco-friendly practices within all five of their UK hotels. Apex have already been recognised for their efforts, having been awarded three Golds in the Keep Edinburgh Clean Awards 2006, three Golds in the Green Tourism Business Scheme 2006, Gold for sustainable tourism in the Visit London Awards 2006, declared VIBES regional winner for East of Scotland and nominated for a Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) award and several Hotel Review Scotland awards.

Jo is confident her experience, enthusiasm and knowledge will help her succeed in her new role. She comments: “My new role is simply a continuation of the successful work we have undertaken. Apex’s green initiatives are a focus for all members of staff and I am excited to be championing the work that is being done. Apex, are environmental leaders in the hospitality industry and I intend to further reduce carbon emissions and consumption throughout the group, consequently promoting awareness of environmental issues”.

Angela Vickers, Managing Director of Apex Hotels comments: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Springford as Environmental Director. This new role re-enforces Apex’s commitment to environmental issues and in particular Jo’s contribution during 2006 in securing our prestigious ‘Green’ awards”.

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