CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Environmental policy

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.

Our purchasing policy

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.

Sustainability policy

The Sustainability Policy of an organisation should be understood as a set of broad guidelines for carrying out all activities in absolute respect for the highest possible values. Our ambition is to promote prosperity, quality, create social, environmental and economic change and to improve the capacities of people and organisations.

Conscious of the need to respect this principle, Savoy Signature undertakes to adopt policies in the areas of social responsibility, quality, purchasing, environmental and food safety.

We are aware that this is an evolutionary and contributory process, so we rely on the collaboration of our employees, suppliers and business partners to continually improve our procedures.

A Savoy Signature sustainability report will be prepared annually.

Food safety policy

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

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

  1. a) Food is prepared and handled according to good hygiene practices, so as to minimise the risks of food poisoning.
  2. b) Food handlers are trained and supervised, which allows them to perform their duties taking food safety into account.
  3. c) Facilities and equipment are kept clean and hygienic.
  4. d) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent acts against food safety by using effective management systems and procedures.
  5. 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.

 

 

Commitment to quality

Since the beginning of the last century, Savoy Signature has hosted the most distinguished European aristocracy, with the prestige of its service spreading beyond the borders of Madeira itself.

Today, in the middle of the technological era, the tradition continues... The result of constant effort and commitment, based on attention to detail and personalised contact with each guest, this service sets itself apart from others.

Our mission is to put the knowledge acquired over a century at the service of our customers and contribute to their complete satisfaction. Our goal will always be to meet legal requirements and achieve continuous quality improvement, by offering health and safety products and services that exceed our customers' expectations. Defending the environment is a constant challenge and concern for us.

The best return that we can expect is to have each customer as a friend who sees the SAVOY as their home from home and leaves with a desire to return.

 

OUR 10 GOLDEN RULES:

  1. Always welcome the customer sincerely and warmly, addressing them by name.
  2. Always be clean, neat and smart in appearance.
  3. Always try to anticipate customer expectations and needs.
  4. Never say no to the customer, but always present alternatives to satisfy them.
  5. Always be well informed about the hotel and its services.
  6. Whenever possible, meet customers' requests without delay, not delegating to others.
  7. Respect and comply with safety and hygiene standards, ensuring a clean and safe workplace.
  8. Always make eye contact with the customer, smile and greet them, even if only passing by.
  9. Know your role in an emergency, protect customers and take care of the hotel's assets.
  10. Always say goodbye to the customer in a warm and friendly way, wish them a good trip home and invite them back.

Equality and Diversity Policy

Savoy Signature is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.

This policy reinforces our commitment to providing equality and fairness to all in our employment and not provide less favorable facilities or treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

All employees, no matter whether they are part-time, full-time, or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. When Savoy Signature selects candidates for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit, it will be on the basis of their aptitude and ability.

All employees will be given help and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Therefore, the skills and resources of our organization will be fully utilized and we will maximize the efficiency of our whole workforce.

Savoy Signature commitments

  • To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all team members are recognized and valued.
  • To create a working environment that promotes dignity and respect for every employee.
  • To forbid any form of intimidation, bullying or harassment and to discipline those that breach this policy.
  • To make training, development and progression opportunities available to all staff.
  • To promote equality in the workplace, which Savoy Signature believes is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
  • To encourage anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination to raise their concerns so we can apply corrective measures.
  • To encourage employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • To regularly review all our employment practices and procedures so that fairness is maintained at all times.

Savoy Signature will inform all employees that an equality and diversity policy is in operation and that they are obligated to comply with its requirements and promote fairness in the workplace.

The policy will also be drawn to the attention of funding agencies, stakeholders, customers, learners and job applicants.

Savoy Signature's equality and diversity policy is fully supported by senior management.

Our policy will be monitored and reviewed annually to ensure that equality and diversity is continually promoted in the workplace.

Social responsibility policy

Savoy Signature considers it our duty to act in a socially responsible manner towards our guests and employees, as well as to the local community and the environment.

Through our social commitment, we reject any negative impact on the community and the environment and directly contribute to the quality of our hotels.

Our commitment to the well-being of the community is reflected in the creation of various partnerships with local institutions, and we support them in publicising and organising their activities, as well as in attracting donations.

We carry out initiatives that encourage interaction between local associations and employees, so that there is sharing and exchange of knowledge and experiences and community support.

Continuous learning and education are promoted in the various professional areas within the company, through training sessions and awareness-raising initiatives

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, actively participating in sponsoring local community events of high interest in the cultural, social and sporting fields.

Our policy of hiring employees is aimed at the local community to promote it economically and socially, with the intention of giving the highest importance to interpersonal relations within our work team and with their guests.

With regard to donations and charity, it is common practice within our group to donate materials and goods to local social institutions. Monetary donations have been encouraged with our guests.

 

Lone Travellers Policy

At Savoy Signature, we understand that every customer has different needs and since 

it is vital for us that everyone who travels solo feels completely safe while enjoying their stay with us, we have created Savoy Signature’s Love Travellers Policy. The policy is available on request and is aimed predominantly at females. However male guests are more than welcome to request this service.

 

Savoy Signature has implemented the following measures to make your stay with us as relaxing and as comfortable as possible:

 

. Never allocate a ground floor room to female solo travellers;

. When allocating rooms, we never place female solo travellers into rooms at the end of corridors or near fire exits, and always try to allocate them rooms in the middle of corridors;

. Whenever impossible to comply with the first two topics, automatically upgrade female solo travellers;

. Offer an escort service from hotel to the car park, especially at night if requested;

. Provide onsite parking, with fully lit car park;

. Never read out a female solo travellers’ room number when checking in, opting for point to the room number on the registration card;

. Never give out a female solo travellers’ name or room number;

. Bedside lighting controls as standard in all rooms;

. Emergency quick dial to reception available by dialling 9.

1 solidarity €

At Savoy Signature, we are committed to making a positive impact through our actions and by helping our local community. That’s why we support causes that make the difference. We put together a donations programme that enables you to contribute, together with us, in a symbolically, safely and effectively way. Donating €1 during the time of your stay – which will be added to your hotel account upon check-out, unless we hear from you to the contrary – will help make life a little easier for those who need it most. This debit is automatic but will be cancelled by request.

All donations will be directed to personal development and social support initiatives on our island.

 

Acreditar
Parents and Friends’ Association of Children with Cancer


Associação Portuguesa de Pessoas com Necessidades Especiais – Associação Sem Limites
Promotes and defends the interests of people with disabilities


Centro da Mãe
Ensures family support, defence of human life and promotion of the dignity of women


Centro de Reabilitação Psicopedagógica da Sagrada Família
Provides mental health care and special education to multi-disabled children and teens


The Portuguese Cancer League
Support to cancer patients and their families, health promotion, cancer prevention and stimulation of training and research on oncology

Sustainability Reports

Consult the sustainability reports