Environmental Stewardship at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Environmental Stewardship at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Located in Banff National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is recognized globally for its environmental stewardship programs. For over a century the Chateau has had the privilege of welcoming guests to one of the World’s most precious and pristine locations. Preserving the natural environment for future generations is the core value of our historic, 4-diamond resort. 
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No Net Negative Environmental Impact

For over 10 years, the Chateau has incorporated “No Net Negative Environmental Impact” practices into all hotel operations. By minimizing the hotel’s environmental impact, we are directly minimizing our impact on various threatened and species of special concern, including the Grizzly Bear, the Wolverine, the Woodland Caribou and the Westslope Cutthroat Trout. In addition to monitoring wildlife, this program also includes flora and vegetation studies, an Environmental Management System, water quality and aquatic life monitoring as well as human impact studies, all of which come together to ensure we are minimizing our impact on nature.

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Energy Efficient

To show our commitment to the fight against climate change, the Chateau purchases 50% of its electricity from wind and run-of-the-river generated Green Power and has installed various energy efficient lighting and heating sources. Earth Hour, a global lights-out initiative led by WWF that raises awareness about climate change, is celebrated at the Chateau each March. The Chateau also participates in the WWF’s Climate Savers Program, a company wide initiative to reduce our carbon footprint over the next 10 years.

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Green Team

In addition to having a full-time Environmental Manager on staff, the Chateau also operates a “Green Team” made up of hotel employees who are passionate about the environment. The team is constantly creating new, unique ways to improve the sustainability of the Chateau’s operations, from participating in the Clean the World soap recycling program to replacing plastic take-out containers with compostable corn-based and biodegradable potato-based products. The team also participates in highway cleanups and holds food and clothing drives in aid of local charities throughout the year.

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5 Green Key Eco-Rating

In 2005, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was awarded a rating of 5 Green Keys from the Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The Chateau was the very first hotel in Canada to receive a 5 Green Key rating, the highest possible rating in the program. To learn more about the program, please visit www.greenkeyglobal.com.

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Water Wise

Water saving fixtures can be found all throughout the property, including low flow toilets, shower heads and taps aerators. Guests can also help to conserve water by participating in our optional towel and linen exchange program, which not only reduce the amount of water used in the laundering process, but also the amount of detergent and electricity as well.

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2012 Signature Project - Westslope Cutthroat Trout Project

Westslope Cutthroat Trout are one of the few naturally occurring wild trout in western Canada. These once abundant fish now exists in very low numbers or has compromised genetics throughout its historic range in Banff National Park. Without Parks Canada intervention, population declines and genetic degradation will limit the persistence and recovery of this species. Guests staying at The Chateau on the Lake Louise Gondola Package will have a donation made on their behalf to fund Parks Canada’s Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration project in Banff National Park.

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