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Benefiting the Environment

Coast Capri Hotel recognizes the hospitality industry's impact on the environment and takes responsibility for minimizing its eco-footprint and preserving the planet for future generations.   Sustainable initiatives at the property are focused on energy conservation, water conservation, and waste management which work towards Coast Hotels Refreshingly Green initiative. These practices include the following:   Energy efficient lighting where possible Motion sensors in guest rooms for heating and...

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Green Key Global and Centennial College have partnered together to offer our Canadian Members the opportunity to take advantage of significantly subsidized Energy Audits. Centennial’s comprehensive energy audit evaluates your operations’ current energy consumption and identifies potentially energy-efficient alternatives.   Centennial College measures, asses, evaluates and analyzes energy performance based on professional protocols and standards such as ASHRAE, ISO, and IPMVP.   Learn how to save and optimize energy...

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Green Key Global had a conversation with Emma McDonald, General Manager of Coast Tsawwassen Inn to share a snippet of the property’s sustainability story.   This beautiful property, located in Delta, BC is committed to adopting eco-friendly practices. As travellers are becoming more eco-conscious, Coast Tsawwassen Inn recognizes how imperative it is for hotels to demonstrate their sustainability practices to attract and retain guests. Aside from the...

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On April 22, 2023, the world celebrated the 53rd Earth Day, an annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect the planet for future generations.   Being North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, Green Key Global takes Earth Day very seriously and finds ways to preserve the planet on Earth Day and every day.   Earth Day is an important symbol of...

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Coast Hotels is the first brand to partner with Green Key Global in the 100% enrolled program, and today we share a snippet of Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre's sustainability story.   As a brand, Coast Hotels is committed to sustainability by pioneering several initiatives, including:   Refreshingly Green - Eco-friendly hotel practices that help protect properties’ surroundings by encouraging sustainability in various ways: recycling, composting, sourcing...

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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...

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Food Waste is a social, economic, and environmental problem. Fifty-eight percent of all food in Canada is lost and wasted annually. For perspective, that’s 35.5 million tonnes of food each year, which results in the creation of 56.5 million tonnes of CO₂E emissions. That’s equivalent to emissions from 17.3 million passenger vehicles or the gasoline from more than 750,000 tanker trucks.   Of all the food that’s...

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 Solid Waste Audits and The Power of Data: Improving Waste Management Practices with Data  Every business generates waste. Understanding the nature and quantity of waste is essential for your business to be sustainable and can be instrumental in cutting costs, increasing efficiency, and creating a company culture around the principles of Zero Waste.    An easy first step towards reaping these benefits is to consider making informed changes...

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