BANFF, 25 April 2024 – As Earth Month is celebrated, Fairmont Hotels and The Rimrock Banff in Canada’s Western Mountain Collection proudly reaffirm their ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship through a range of key resort and regional initiatives, including energy conservation, carbon footprint reduction, innovative recycling programs, waste management, support of global forestation projects, and more. These five historic resorts continue to lead the way in practices that help protect and preserve the exceptional destinations they reside in for visitors and guests to experience for generations to come.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – Harnessing Sustainable Energy for a Greener Future
Anticipation builds as the resort gears up to unveil its latest endeavour: a state-of-the-art cogeneration plant
set to revolutionize its energy landscape. Scheduled for debut later
this year, this facility will not only produce energy for the entire
property but also ingeniously repurpose excess heat to fuel the hotel’s
hot water supply and provide steam for comprehensive heating, ushering
in a new era of energy efficiency. This initiative is just one of
several large infrastructure upgrades Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is
undergoing as part of its ambitious decarbonization strategy. Click here for details on the resort’s sustainability initiatives.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Tackling Single-Use Glass With a Low Carbon Solution
Alongside The Rimrock Banff, the chateau is pleased to be one of the first two hotels in Canada to partner with ecoSpirits
in an effort to positively impact carbon footprint reduction. Tackling
single-use glass in the global spirits and wine industry, ecoSpirits’
circular economy technology eliminates most of the packaging waste in
the supply chain with its low carbon, low waste packaging system (the
world’s first!). These resorts are proud to be contributing to the
elimination of single-use glass waste worldwide, and being part of a
global initiative that plants tens of thousands of trees and inspires
others to change. Guests can sip sustainably with a refreshing G&T
in Louiza at the chateau, or a sustainable cocktail in The Rimrock’s
Larkspur Lounge. Cheers to a greener tomorrow! For more information on
the chateau’s sustainability initiatives, click here.
Fairmont Banff Springs – Recycling Kitchen Oil for a Cleaner Tomorrow
Canada’s Castle in the Rockies is proud to contribute to a greener future while reducing its carbon footprint by partnering with Redux
and its innovative program that recycles kitchen oil in an
environmentally responsible way. The end product of this safe, clean,
and efficient process is used as an ingredient in feed and in biodiesel
production. This initiative extends beyond the castle walls and is
implemented at sister resorts Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont
Jasper Park Lodge, and The Rimrock Banff. Click here for more details on Fairmont Banff Spring’s sustainability commitment.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Combatting Food Waste with Innovative Technology
Orbisk,
a smart camera connected to a scale, is reshaping the battle against
food waste. By simply snapping a photo, Orbisk’s AI technology instantly
identifies food waste, empowering the culinary team with valuable
insights to help streamline operations and combat waste head on. From
tracking trends to optimizing culinary practices, Orbisk is
revolutionizing culinary efficiencies and is the ultimate ally against
unnecessary waste. This transformative technology is also in place at
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Banff Springs. For details on
additional sustainability initiatives at the chateau, click here.
The Rimrock Banff – Contributing to Global Reforestation Efforts
The Rimrock Banff is proud to be the first hotel in Canada to partner with Hotels for Trees,
a program that is contributing to a more sustainable hotel industry and
greener planet by supporting global forestation projects. Through this
initiative, one new tree is planted each time a guest chooses to skip
their daily room clean. The positive impact of this green choice is
reflected on the Hotels for Trees’ website the next day. Since
implementation at the resort in March of this year, over 400 trees have been planted. Click here for more information on The Rimrock Banff’s sustainability efforts.
“We are incredibly proud of the legacy in sustainable hospitality our region has cultivated over the past three decades”, said Patrick Jones, Regional Director of Sustainability for Canada’s Western Mountain Collection. “As guardians of these mountain landscapes, we are steadfast in our pursuit of de-carbonization across the entire region – and with investment support by our ownership group, we are forging the path towards a greener future.”
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists
with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary
hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal
milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since
1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable
hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture
and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New
York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff
Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The
Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public
spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont
also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and
leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont
is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400
properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating
brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program
providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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About Accor
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For further information, please contact:
Anastasia Martin-Stilwell
Regional Director of Public Relations
Patrick Jones
Regional Director of Sustainability
