SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CERTIFIED

At Novotel Sydney Darling Square, sustainability is at the heart of our dining experience. Every choice we make is an opportunity to support a healthier future for our planet and our communities.

To help our guests make informed dining decisions, our menus clearly display the origin of our seafood, whether Australian, imported, or from mixed sources, along with the estimated carbon footprint of each dish.

We're also committed to offering a diverse range of plant-forward options, with at least 25% of our menu featuring dishes that celebrate vegetables, legumes, and other plant-based ingredients. Behind the scenes, our culinary team receives ongoing training in ocean awareness, sustainable seafood sourcing, seafood traceability, and responsible environmental practices.

By choosing thoughtfully sourced ingredients and promoting greater transparency, we're taking meaningful steps to help protect our oceans and support a more sustainable future, one meal at a time.

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Too Good To Go, the world's largest marketplace for surplus food! At Novotel Sydney Darling Square, we are deeply committed to sustainability, and this initiative is a perfect fit for our mission.

Too Good To Go core mission is to help save good, unsold food from going to waste, creating a positive impact for everyone involved.

They operate on a simple yet powerful "Win-Win-Win" business model:

• For Businesses: They help businesses unlock new revenue from their surplus food, transforming potential waste into value.

• For People: Consumers can enjoy delicious, quality food at a great value for money, making sustainable choices more accessible.

• For the Planet: By rescuing food, they collectively help protect the environment.

Reducing food waste is recognized as the number one action you can take to help tackle climate change, significantly contributing to limiting the global temperature rise and WE dream of a planet with no food waste

At Novotel Sydney Darling Square, we're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Greenspace, bringing a revolutionary microfarm right here to our hotel! We're committed to providing you with the freshest, most nutritious produce possible, harvested just steps away from our kitchen.This isn't just about delicious food; it's about a commitment to your well-being and the planet's health.

Our on-site microfarm provides a variety of benefits for our guests and the environment:

• Peak Freshness & Flavor: We can now harvest our produce just moments before it's served to you. This means you get to experience the vibrant flavor and high nutritional value that's lost in traditional long-distance supply chains.

• A Nutritious Boost: Our produce is nutrient-dense because it's grown and harvested at its peak. This means you'll be enjoying dishes packed with vitamins and minerals, helping to improve your wellness during your stay.

• A Commitment to Sustainability: Greenspace microfarms use a fraction of the water and land compared to traditional farming methods. By growing our own produce, we significantly reduce our food miles (the distance food travels from farm to plate) which in turn lowers our carbon footprint.

• No Nasties: Our produce is grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals, ensuring that what you're eating is pure, clean, and healthy.

This partnership is part of our ongoing dedication to sustainability, and we can't wait for you to taste the difference that fresh, local, and sustainable food makes.

At Novotel Sydney Darling Square, we're proud to welcome our ALL Gold members and above with a thoughtful in-room gift from MOOD Tea.

More than a premium tea, MOOD Tea is a social enterprise committed to supporting youth mental health, with 100% of its profits helping fund vital mental health initiatives for young Australians.

As part of your loyalty benefits, this special amenity is our way of saying thank you while sharing a brand that reflects our commitment to making a positive impact. Every cup enjoyed during your stay contributes to a meaningful cause, turning a simple moment of relaxation into an opportunity to support brighter futures.

We hope you enjoy your tea and the difference it helps create.