Canada’s Western Mountain Collection Prioritizes Environment
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. Leading by example, these five historic resorts champion environmentally responsible practices, safeguarding their stunning locations for future visitors.
Anticipation builds as Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 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. Harnessing Sustainable Energy for a Greener Future
Alongside The Rimrock Banff, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is pleased to be one of the first two hotels in Canada to partner with ecoSPIRITS to positively impact carbon footprint reduction. Tackling Single-Use Glass With a Low Carbon Solution
Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, Fairmont Banff Springs 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.
Orbisk, a smart camera and scale combo uses AI to instantly identify food waste from a photo, empowering chefs at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Banff Springs to streamline operations, combat waste and revolutionize culinary efficiency.
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. Since implementation at the resort in March of this year, over 400 trees have been planted.
“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.”
