China Fleet wins prestigious Planet Saver Green Business of the Year award

China Fleet Country Club is proud to announce it is winner of The Planet Saver Green Business of The Year award by the Devon and Plymouth Chamber.  

The Club, based in Saltash, Cornwall, was awarded the accolade at a special award ceremony held at The New Continental Hotel along with other of the county’s leading businesses and entrepreneurs. 

The award recognises organisations with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better and safer place. 

Dean Bennett, Managing Direct of China Fleet Country Club, said: “We are delighted and very proud to be the winners of The Planet Saver Award.

“We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustainability to our members, visitors and guests. We will continue implementing renewable and energy-saving measures across our estate, helping to achieve our net zero goals.” 

China Fleet Country Club has introduced a range of green initiatives to reduce their environmental impact, including the installation of 373kWh of solar panels in the past 12 months generating clean energy and significantly reducing its carbon footprint. In addition to the renewable technology, it has its own water supply and treatment plant, which makes the country club self-sufficient and able to supply quality water with little environmental impact.

In 2019 China Fleet implemented a waste reduction program that includes recycling all their plastic, cardboard, tins, aluminium, bottles, newspapers and cooking oil, as well as using also a zero to landfill waste company and encouraging guests to recycle.  

Across the hotel, fitness, leisure and golf complex, the Club installed energy-efficient lighting and appliances, reduced the use of paper by implementing digital systems and worked closely with the workforce to implement a sustainable culture across the company.

Recently 3 high speed EV charging units and 1 slow charging unit was installed in the car park. The club also introduced a workplace cycle scheme for our employees. 

Dean said: “China Fleet Country Club is committed to becoming a more sustainable business.

“We continue to research and invest in the latest technology and keep it at the forefront of our business strategy.”