Driving a Greener Future for Hospitality with Calor: Insights from Sean Devane, Regional Sales Manager and IFSA Board Member

head shot of man wearing white shirt — Sean Devane, Regional Sales Manager

As someone who has worked in the hospitality sector for over two decades and currently serves on the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA) board, I’ve witnessed firsthand the shifts our industry is making toward sustainable, cost-effective operations. There’s no question that sustainability has become one of our sector’s top priorities. However, balancing this shift with operational needs, budget constraints, and guest expectations is no small feat. That’s where Calor comes in as an invaluable energy partner. Calor offers a practical, impactful solution for hospitality businesses ready to reduce emissions, manage costs, and build a cleaner future with both LPG and BioLPG.

Why Move from Oil to LPG? Reduced Emissions and Immediate Benefits

One of the quickest, most effective steps a hospitality business can take is switching from oil to LPG. Calor’s LPG produces up to 20% fewer CO₂ emissions than oil and drastically cuts down on pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter, which can impact both our environment and public health. For hotels, restaurants, and event spaces looking to embrace a more sustainable approach, LPG is an immediate and impactful change that reduces your carbon footprint and aligns your operations with the growing demand for environmentally responsible practices.

LPG: The First Step Toward a Cleaner, Low-Carbon Future

Transitioning to LPG is a powerful way for hospitality businesses to start their journey toward a cleaner, low-carbon future. While fully electrifying operations is the ultimate goal for many, the reality is that full electrification can be challenging and costly, especially for rural or off-grid locations. LPG offers an efficient, reliable bridge solution, letting businesses begin to phase out oil without compromising their energy needs. With lower emissions than oil, LPG supports a low-carbon future right now, putting your business on the path to a greener tomorrow while maintaining energy reliability.

Lower Operating Costs: The Advantage of LPG over Electricity

Energy costs are a constant concern in hospitality, and LPG offers significant savings over electricity for essential operations like heating, hot water, and cooking. With LPG, businesses can achieve lower running costs without sacrificing comfort or convenience, which is critical in our industry. The savings gained with LPG can be reinvested into other areas of the business—whether upgrading facilities, enhancing guest experiences, or advancing sustainability initiatives. Additionally, for locations where connecting to a stable grid is costly or simply impractical, LPG is an accessible, cost-effective solution that supports uninterrupted service.

Versatility of LPG for Diverse Hospitality Needs

In my experience, the hospitality sector needs versatile energy solutions to meet a range of applications. LPG is particularly well-suited to this industry, offering clean and reliable energy for everything from kitchens and laundry rooms to space heating and outdoor areas. Its responsive, controllable nature makes it ideal for commercial kitchens, where precision and speed are essential. No matter the scale or style of hospitality business—from boutique hotels to bustling restaurants—LPG delivers the flexibility and consistency needed to maintain exceptional service.

BioLPG: Taking the Next Step Toward Sustainability

As the hospitality industry advances in its sustainability journey, BioLPG offers an exciting opportunity to take things a step further. Produced from renewable sources, BioLPG is chemically identical to traditional LPG, allowing businesses to seamlessly integrate it into existing LPG systems. By incorporating BioLPG, hospitality businesses can achieve up to 80% lower lifecycle carbon emissions, marking a substantial move toward renewable energy. With Calor, this next step is within reach, helping businesses meet and exceed carbon-reduction goals without major infrastructure overhauls.

BioLPG Blends Tailored to Your Budget and Carbon Goals

Not every hospitality business has the same budget or energy requirements, and Calor recognises this. That’s why they offer BioLPG in flexible blends, allowing businesses to scale their renewable energy use in a way that suits their financial and environmental targets. BioLPG blends give you control over how quickly and cost-effectively you transition, enabling you to make impactful, budget-friendly sustainability progress. This flexible approach helps hospitality providers stay competitive and keep pace with industry standards, regardless of the size or resources of their operation.

Calor: Your Partner for Energy Solutions Today and Tomorrow
With Calor, hospitality businesses aren’t just choosing an energy supplier—they’re choosing a committed partner with the experience and vision to guide them toward a sustainable future. From the first step of replacing oil with LPG to the longer-term adoption of BioLPG, Calor provides the support, flexibility, and reliability that our industry needs in these times of change. By working together, we can continue to create memorable guest experiences while making meaningful contributions to a cleaner, greener future.

Final Thoughts
Our industry faces growing expectations around sustainability, and Calor’s energy solutions offer hospitality businesses a viable way to achieve lower emissions, lower costs, and greater flexibility. Calor is the ideal partner to help hospitality providers lead the way, showing that sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand. For me, as both a Regional Sales Manager and an advocate for the industry through IFSA, I’m excited to support and share Calor’s vision. By prioritising cleaner, cost-effective energy, we can deliver exceptional hospitality today and make a lasting impact for future generations.