Lowering our carbon footprint
Holkham is formed of many businesses operating in different ways. One thing that brings each business together is our focus on lowering our carbon footprint. Regular discussions and decisions take place, each looking at how we can be kinder to our planet.
We consider ways to prompt changes in behaviour and have already taken steps to reduce our consumption of energy in particular including using automatic lighting and LED bulbs and replacing electronic equipment such as fridges in our cafés with the most energy efficient models. We also switch off monitors when we are not in the office.
We continue to ensure that all our electricity comes from a renewable source and generate it through solar panels where possible.
At Pinewoods Holiday Park we are on a journey to reduce our use of gas which is traditionally used to heat and power caravans as well as provide hot water for our shower blocks on our touring park.
We currently have two different all-electric caravans available to hire on ‘Park’ and on ‘Lakeside Luxe’ which features an exclusive EV charging point and electric BBQ. The e-Park Classic which has solar panels and a battery to store the energy generated meaning it’s available to use when our guests need it. We’re also using Futuria gas which is a more renewable fuel.
Working with industry partners we’re hoping to develop this approach to phase in more electric models.
Great Farm
WONDER
A trial farm focused on sustainable food production and wildlife conservation working together.
Read more
Landscape Recovery Pilot Project
WONDER
We are a project partner in a pilot landscape recovery project, working alongside Norfolk Rivers Trust and Norfolk County Council.
Read more
Biodiversity Net Gain
WONDER
As part of our commitment to sustainable development we are delivering biodiversity net gain for our housing sites
Read more
Measuring our natural capital
WONDER
In order to improve our goal to increase natural capital every year, we first needed to work out a way of measuring it.
Read more