Maldron Hotel Oranmore

events.galway@maldronhotels.com
+353 91 792 244

Carrowmoneash, Oranmore
Co. Galway,
H91 K7FA

Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway has become something of a landmark in Galway making it easy to find when attending meetings, conferences, or training courses.

We are located 10km from Galway city just off the M6 and M17/18 motorways making us an ideal location for those travelling from outside Galway. Free parking is available at the hotel. Doing business here is easy with a dedicated Conference Centre comprised of six small-to-medium sized suites. These feature all the technology and equipment you may need such as projectors, flipcharts, sound system, whiteboards and of course, high speed Wi-Fi connection. The Creaganna boardroom is perfect for interviews or small intimate meetings. Our medium suites seat up to 20 in a classroom style making them ideal for small training sessions.

For larger meetings, the Rinville and Maree Suites seat up to 100 delegates in a theatre style with in situ projectors and screens making them ideal for presentations and conferences. The Grain & Grill restaurant serves delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as light bites and refreshments that can be served in your meeting room suite. Our Red Bean Roastery café serves freshly brewed coffee too to keep you sharp for Should you need accommodation, dedicated executive rooms are located on the first floor meaning you have a relaxing and comfortable stay, refreshed for your morning meetings. As a guest of the hotel, you can enjoy complimentary access to our leisure facilities including sauna, steam room and 20m swimming pool.

Sustainability Initiatives and Achievements

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, Maldron Hotel Galway undergoes an annual assessment and accreditation process with Green Tourism. This year, we are proud to share that we have maintained our Gold accreditation for two consecutive years. Green Tourism operates an award certification program that recognizes the commitment of tourism businesses working to become more sustainable. This accreditation is globally acknowledged as an indicator of good environmental practice and serves as a framework for improving sustainability performance at our hotel level. It also encourages day-to-day engagement with our hotel teams on sustainability, which is critical to our overall sustainability journey.

In addition to our Gold accreditation, we also hold Gold Meetings accreditation for our meeting and events facilities, recognizing our commitment to sustainable practices in hosting business events.

Sustainability Goals and Short-Term Targets:

• Energy:

• Reduce energy-related emissions by 20% per room by 2026 (from a 2019 baseline).

• Waste:

• Achieve 100% waste diversion from landfill by 2026.

• Reduce food waste by 15% per sleeper by 2026 (from a 2019 baseline).

• Water:

• Reduce water consumption per sleeper by 15% by 2026 (from a 2019 baseline).

• Supplier:

• Collect carbon emissions Scope 1 & 2 data from 100% of Tier 1 suppliers by 2024.

Progress and Key Achievements:

• Carbon Emissions:
  We have successfully reduced our carbon emissions per room sold by 31% compared to 2019.
  Work on our Net-Zero Transition plan is underway, with the full plan expected to be published in next year's Annual Report.

• Energy:
  We are focused on sourcing reliable green energy and increasing onsite renewable electricity generation. Additionally, we have begun decarbonizing our vehicle fleet, which will continue until all diesel vehicles are replaced.

• Water:
  Our water consumption per sleeper has been reduced by 13% compared to 2019 levels.

• Gender Diversity:
  We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. 42% of our senior management team are female, reflecting our dedication to gender parity. Our efforts include leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Gender Pay Gap:
  Our gender pay gap stands at 9.4% for 2024, which is an increase of 0.5% compared to 2023. We remain committed to closing this gap.

• Community Engagement:
  Our commitment to working with local communities continues to grow, and we actively engage with our neighbours to support sustainability initiatives.

Strategic Priorities for 2025:

• Sustainability:
  We will continue to prioritize sustainability in all our operations. Our efforts will include the publication and implementation of our Net Zero Transition plan and exploring new technologies to enhance our heating and cooling strategies.

• People:
  Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development. We aim to achieve Investors in Diversity Gold Accreditation and monitor our employee engagement, inclusion, and diversity.