Net Zero
There’s no getting away from it. Bluestone uses a lot of energy. Enough to run a moderately-sized national park resort, in fact. However, we are keenly aware of the effect burning fossil fuels has on the climate, and we strive to be responsible with our energy use.
As a member of the Zero Carbon Forum, Bluestone is committed to Net Zero by 2040, in line with Science Based Targets based on the Paris Agreement principle of keeping the rise in global surface temperature to below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
We’re making good progress, and since our baseline year of 2018, have succeeded in reducing our market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 92%, while our purchased energy is 94% fossil fuel-free.
How have we done this?
Pioneering use of biomass
In our case, biomass means woodchip, which is burnt in two on-site energy centres to provide heat for the Blue Lagoon, The Hive and 60 lodges.
All biomass used at Bluestone is BSL-approved woodchip, which means it is produced according to strict sustainability criteria. Supplied by one of Bluestone’s long-term partners - a local company called PBE Ltd – the woodchip is sourced from FSC-certified forestry plantations, and created from the residual material produced at sawmills. All sources are within 30 miles of PBE’s processing site, a stone’s throw from Bluestone.
Using biomass instead of an oil product to heat Blue Lagoon saves the emission of around 1300 tonnes of CO²e per year.
Certified renewable electricity
While most of our electricity comes from the grid, every unit of grid electricity we use is replaced by one from a zero carbon renewable source within the UK.
First resort in UK to commit to meeting 100% of its gas needs with BioLPG
Since May 2022, Bluestone has met its gas needs with BioLPG, a renewable alternative to standard LPG, made from plant and vegetable waste. According to government figures, LPG emits 1.56kg of greenhouse gases, while emissions from a litre of BioLPG are negligible, at just 2.14g.
Ditching diesel
Currently, two thirds of our vehicle fleet are electric. The vehicles for which there are no direct electrical equivalent are fuelled with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Per litre, HVO emits almost 99% less CO²e than diesel, according to Government figures. We also use HVO in our stand-by generators.
We are also tackling our Scope 3 emissions (i.e., emissions generated within our supply chain) by:
- Building a 3.5mw solar farm, which will reduce our emissions from the transmission and distribution of electricity by around 30%
- Working in partnership with our beef and dairy suppliers to carry out life cycle analyses'
- Forming a partnership with our biggest supplier to work together on decarbonising the supply chain
- Establishing a partnership with other businesses in the region to share decarbonisation knowledge and resources with the local supply chain
Additionally, we believe that for UK residents, a staycation at Bluestone represents a genuine alternative to a holiday entailing air travel.
A return flight from London to San Francisco emits around 5.5 tonnes of CO2e per person – more than twice the emissions produced by a family car in a year, and about half of the average carbon footprint of someone living in Britain. Even a return flight from London to Berlin emits around 0.6 tonnes CO2e – three times the emissions saved from a year of recycling.
We feel you do not need to board a plane to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime, and the creation of our magnificent Serendome is proof of our commitment to providing a unique holiday experience, come rain or shine. The biggest umbrella in the UK will keep you dry while the beautiful Welsh rain nourishes the lush, green landscape ready for your next excursion into the Pembrokeshire National Park and beyond.
Serendome
Enjoy the outdoors, indoors
Waste Management
New ways with waste
Biodiversity
Nature and wildlife diversity
Sustainable Development
To secure a sustainable and fair future