The Savoy Signature believes that economic growth and social well-being are inseparable to the effects of the environment’s health. With this in mind, we have committed ourselves to develop and combine good practices and standards of sustainability in our business strategy.

Our group of hotels is committed to practicing eco-efficient management of the daily running of the resort. In order to minimise the impact on the environment by rationally using natural resources and energy and by reducing as much as possible the effects of pollution, we are contributing to the economy, improving the environment and society, thus benefiting present and future generations.

We are conscious that this is a contributive and progressive process counting on our suppliers’ and business partner's collaboration in order to continue improving our procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROMISE:
In accordance with the current legislation with regards to the environment, the Savoy Signature accepts the following commitments:
• To evaluate regularly the impacts on the environment and fulfil the existing norms applicable to sustainable tourism.
• To prevent pollution
• To guarantee adequate management of natural resources and residues.
• To co-operate and promote communication with external entities, environmental associations, local authorities and the general public.
• Involving clients, employees, the local community and suppliers in order to encourage environmental improvements in all of its activities, products and services.
• Educating employees and promoting environmental awareness programs to enable, bring awareness and to practice sustainable tourism. In turn this will instigate personal and professional growth, for better working conditions, health and security.
• Encouraging local development and promoting economic, social and cultural growth in the region with the participation of the surrounding communities, suppliers and service providers.
• By enforcing these guidelines the Savoy Signature has begun improving its procedures, with the aim of achieving optimal environmental practices.

Conscientious of its role as a leader in the regional market, the Savoy Signature seeks to manage a balance between social development and responsibility, environmental preservation and economic prosperity. The principles and commitments that the Savoy Group assumes daily, in its purchasing policies, reflect our respect for suppliers, collaborators and customers, allowing for an even greater confidence in our prestigious Company.

Our approach to the market, in essence, is:
• To buy with responsibility – We maintain a selection process of suppliers based on rigorous and demanding criteria while taking into account the fundamental principle of sustainability.
• Regular events and one-on-one meetings with most relevant suppliers are promoted to establish common objectives towards more sustainable solution ( product, packaging, transport and others).
• To support regional suppliers – In equal circumstances we opt, with preference, to buy from regional suppliers. In local products, our percentage is around 20%, like local beer, fish, meat, cookies, fruits, vegetables and others.
• We contribute to the socio-economic growth of the region and avoid the long-haul transportation of goods from distant places which in turn favours environmental preservation.
• To respect the environment – We seek suppliers that are committed to and put in practice to the fullest the national and international norms in this domain.
• Preference for re-usable, returnable and recycled goods where available, lifecycle duration and costing are usual considerations, suppliers and products are analyzes with the 80/20 principle (quantity, impact, relevance) fact sheets in particular for toxic substances like chemicals, paints are analyzed and avoided where ever possible.
• To promote healthy eating – We contribute to a healthful eating style for our workers and customers by offering the best and freshest produce available and through rigorous process of food safety and hygiene quality control.
•Whenever possible purchase organic and locally grown produce.
We believe that with even these small contributions we can help effect global changes necessary to the future and humanity within its ecological framework : saving energy, more efficient residual waste management, protecting biodiversity and improving consumption habits.
The Savoy Signature is committed to actions designed to conserve and protect the environment, and will continue to implement those actions, whenever possible and economically feasible.

Savoy Signature commits itself to high levels of food hygiene and safety.

Our policy is to provide safe, good quality food by ensuring that:

a) Food is prepared and handled according to good hygiene practices, so as to minimise the risks of food poisoning.

b) Food handlers are trained and supervised, which allows them to perform their duties taking food safety into account.

c) Facilities and equipment are kept clean and hygienic.

d) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent acts against food safety by using effective management systems and procedures.

e) Hygiene factors are taken into great consideration when changes are made to the company or when there is new equipment.

The policy incorporates Portuguese and Community legislation following Regulation (EC) 852-2004 of 29 April 2004, in the application of food safety systems based on the principles of H.A.C.C.P.

The Food Safety Management System - ForeSee Food Safety forms the basis of Savoy Signature management and safety and food hygiene systems.