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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ Green Partnership Program

In 1884, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was founded on an enduring connection to the land and communities where we do business. In 1990, we proactively launched our industry-leading Green Partnership program, a comprehensive approach to reducing our impact on the environment. This commitment to minimizing our hotels’ footprint on the planet is a key component of our operating philosophy, which is formalized in our Environmental Policy.

The Green Partnership allows Fairmont to meet and exceed guest expectations of operational sustainability and responsible tourism, because the environment isn’t just something that’s “out there”—it’s where we live, work and play each day.

Fairmont’s Green Partnership focuses on improvements in the areas of energy and water conservation, waste management, and innovative community outreach programs involving local groups and partnerships-please read below for this hotel’s initiatives that operate under the Green Partnership program.

Leadership Through Innovative Programs

Eco-Meet: Fairmont’s Eco-Meet program offers planners the opportunity to minimize the ecological footprint of meetings and events through the reduction of waste and conservation of valuable resources. The program can be tailored to the individual needs of the client through four key components-Eco-Accommodation, Eco-Cuisine, Eco-Service and Eco-Programming.

At the Fairmont Washington DC we offer:

• As part of Fairmont’s Eco-Meet Program, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. will tailor a Green Meeting for any group.
• Our Go Green in the City Guide offers a list of activities, attractions, tours, and sustainable restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
• Meetings that Matter - we offer to contribute 10% of a groups room revenue to a charity of their choice
• Bio-Dynamic Wines - a wide variety to choose from on our banquet menus

Carbon Management Program:  Fairmont has introduced an Energy and Carbon Management Program in support of our Climate Change Strategy, that allows us to monitor, track, and report on our progress toward achieving significant CO2 reductions at all of our locations worldwide. We also partner with like-minded companies who provide products and services that improve our operational efficiencies. These proactive steps will reduce carbon output and help mitigate the effects of global warming.

Green Cuisine: Fairmont is committed to purchasing local, organic, Fair Trade and sustainable food products wherever possible, including utilizing organic or biodynamic wines, local purveyors and on-site herb gardens.

At the Fairmont Washington DC we offer:

• An herb garden - we use herbs from our onsite garden in dishes served in our restaurant, Juniper
• Organic and Locally Farmed Items
• Organic Cocktail Menu - we serve organic vodkas and gins in our lobby lounge to produce a purely organic cocktail page

Waste Management

Paper, packaging and garbage are a reality of our lives, and of any business. Fairmont has consistently cut these side effects of our operations. While effective waste management comes with challenges, such as operating in communities without recycling facilities, we continue to reduce and divert waste and identify other eco-friendly opportunities.

Initiatives at the Fairmont Washington DC include:

• Hydrocarbon-powered dry cleaning machines - we replaced the toxic chemical Perc with DF-2000 an environmentally friendly product that does not produce toxic wastes or hazards
• Recycling - we recycle paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, batteries, grease and cardboard from the front and back of the house.
• Paperless hotel collateral - we have all hotel information available on the web to reduce our paper use

Energy and Water Conservation

To conserve energy and cut greenhouse gas emissions, Fairmont has introduced compact fluorescent light bulbs where possible. Most hotels now have water-efficient showerheads and tap aerators, and we continue to replace all toilets that have a flush capacity over 2 gallons (7.6 liters). Guests can do their part by choosing to participate in the towel and sheet exchange program offered at all Fairmont properties.

At the Fairmont Washington DC energy and water conservation projects include:

• Lighting motion sensors and dimmers - we have installed these in the meeting rooms and the administrative offices
• Renewable Energy - Pepco Energy Services supply over 3 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated from renewable resources
• Low-flow showerheads, sinks and toilets - we have installed these in all guestroom baths and public restrooms

Partnerships and Affiliations

Our affiliations highlight our commitment to the environment, and also help promote unique Fairmont eco-experiences. The growing number of partners and associations who share our vision include The World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism, WWF (Climate Savers Program), The International Tourism Partnership, The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (ENERGY STAR® program), The Hotel Association of Canada (Green Key Eco-Rating Program) and the National Geographic Society.

Local projects are tailored to address environmental issues specific to the hotel’s location, and showcase each Fairmont 's unique environmental strengths and connection to their community.

On a local level, the Fairmont Washington DC, partners include:

• Lexus - The Lexus Hybrid Living Suite developed by organic designer Kelly LaPlante offers a sustainable retreat for guests.
• World Wildlife Fund - together we replant the garden at St. Francis Middle School every Earth Day
• National Zoo - Our Panda Package includes a donation to the Giant Panda Conservation Fund
• Keys for the Homeless  - we have donated more than 1,500 lbs of recycled bath amenities and gently used bed linens to this local non-profit organization

The Fairmont Washington DC
2401 M Street, NW
Washington DC
USA 20037
TEL 202-429-2400
FAX 202-457-5089
E-MAIL: WashingtonDC@fairmont.com
www.fairmont.com/washingtondc

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