Thought Leadership

21 Mar

Setting New Environmental Standards for the Hospitality Industry with Bullfrog Power

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Green Key Global Partners with Bullfrog Power to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Set New Environmental Standards for the Hospitality Industry A partnership to improve internal business practices as well as industry standards Green Key Global, the hotel and lodging industry’s sustainable certification program of choice, has partnered with Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, to reduce Green Key Global’s carbon emissions while encouraging hotel and meeting...

24 Feb

A Hotelier’s Guide Renewable Energy Programs

by Green Key Global

in Supplier News, Tools to Improve Your Rating, Waste Reduction & Energy Conservation

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A Hotelier's Guide to Saving Money and Retaining Guests With Renewable Energy Programs Leaders in hospitality know that reducing their business’ carbon footprint is important. While embracing energy efficiency and conservation help to reduce overall energy demand, renewable energy programs are needed to reduce the impact of mandatory energy expenditures. But making the switch to renewables is not an intuitive feat. You may be asking yourself...

21 Feb

Smart EV Charging – A Valuable Amenity with Considerable Grants for Early Adopters

by Green Key Global

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A massive transportation transition is growing across Canada, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The hotel industry has a unique advantage in this transition as EV people move across the country for business or leisure and seek places to “fuel” up those cars at Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charging locations. It’s a chance to attract guests & daytime visitors, generate revenues and provide a...

06 Feb

Coast Hotels Becomes the First Hotel Brand to be Recognized as 100% Enrolled

by Green Key Global

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Green Key Global Partners with Coast Hotels to Promote and Continually Improve Sustainability Practices Across All Properties Green Key Global, the hotel and lodging industry’s sustainable certification program of choice, has partnered with Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands. Coast Hotels owns, manages and franchises properties in cities...

30 Jan

Green Key Global partners with the Association Hôtellerie du Québec (AHQ)

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Clé Verte s'associe à l'Association Hôtellerie du Québec (AHQ) pour rendre les hébergements touristiques du Québec plus durables Clé Verte, certification reconnue mondialement en matière d’évaluation environnementale pour l'industrie hôtelière, s’associe avec l'Association Hôtellerie du Québec pour guider les établissements d’hébergement touristique du Québec dans leur transition durable. La nouvelle version de la certification environnementale, présentée très prochainement, intègre les 17 objectifs de l'ONU et est...

16 Jan

Benefit the Community While Improving Your Eco-Rating With Soap for Hope

by Green Key Global

in Supplier News, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Tools to Improve Your Rating, Waste Reduction & Energy Conservation

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One of the things guests love the most about hotels is the convenience they provide. Guests never have to worry about forgetting your soap or shampoo while travelling because your room is always stocked with everything you need. But what happens to the rest of that bar of soap once that guest has checked out? Soap for Hope Canada, is a non-profit, Canadian registered charity that...

09 Dec

Promoting Your Hotel While Promoting Environmental Well Being

by Green Key Global

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Promotional products are a great way to promote your business, but if you don’t choose sustainable products, they could have a negative impact on the environment. When selecting a vendor for these products, your property has the power to choose greener alternatives. Eco-friendly promotional products will also leave a positive impact on your guests. Canpro Marketing is a full-service promotional product company that puts sustainability as...

25 Oct

APTIM Webinar Series

by Green Key Global

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In a newly released series, Green Key Global partnered with APTIM to talk about key sustainability topics in the hotel and lodging industry. The series includes an in-depth analysis on ESG reporting, waste reduction, and energy conservation. ESG Reporting: What It Is and Why It Matters In this video, we go over Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) reporting and the importance it plays in the hospitality industry. We also...