2007 Winner
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Category: Susanne Wilson Award for Pollution Prevention/Resource Conversation - Large Company

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leader in the lifestyle and boutique hotel industry, with more than 80 hotels and restaurants in the US and Canada. Their company-wide sustainability program, Kimpton EarthCare, ensures that hotel guests receive the highest level of service and the best quality amenities while greatly reducing the environmental impact normally associated with staying in a hotel.

The EarthCare Program was designed for ease of implementation and tracking across multiple locations, as well as for generating, measuring, and reporting environmental impact. A sample of its comprehensive policies include: installing an eco-efficiency dashboard tracking system, donating partially used toiletries to local homeless shelters, using reusable laundry bags, recycling 55-75% of their garbage, offering discounted and complimentary hybrid parking at select hotels, implementing a towel and linen reuse program, and purchasing local organic coffees, wines, brews, and food for their mini bars.

Kimpton makes a concerted effort to ensure that the principles of the EarthCare Program are visible and well-received by all of its stakeholders. Employees on all levels have provided inspiration and momentum, guests are well-informed and appreciative of the company's environmental commitment, and business partners have followed Kimpton's lead by adopting their own eco-friendly practices.

steve.pinetti@kimptongroup.com

www.kimptonhotels.com