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Sustainable RESPONSIBILITY

Austin is a city where vibrant urban life and the natural world come together. From the scenic trails of Lady Bird Lake to the green spaces woven throughout downtown, our city embraces a deep appreciation for the environment and the community that calls it home. At Fairmont Austin, we share this commitment through thoughtful sustainability practices, meaningful local partnerships and a dedication to preserving the beauty and character of our destination for generations to come.

Partnerships
Sustainable food
Energy management
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Leading the Way in Sustainable Hospitality

Fairmont Austin is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through responsible operations and everyday practices. Together with our guests, colleagues and community partners, we continue to find innovative ways to reduce our environmental footprint, conserve resources and create a more sustainable future for hospitality. Explore the initiatives helping us turn our commitments into action.

Our sustainable engagements

We ask our guests to reuse their towels, which results in savings from water and energy conservation. These savings are then used to fund tree planting and as a result of this initiative, one tree is planted every minute.

In our restaurants, we are committed to: Offering healthy, balanced, and high-quality food: we use local produce where possible Reducing food waste through composting Banning the use of overfished species in our restaurants.

We are committed to joining the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative to remove all single-use plastic items from the guest experience. This is a major step towards reducing environmental impacts and strengthening efforts to combat plastic pollution. It is a significant step forward for the global hospitality industry.

Fairmont Austin was awarded a Four-Green Key Eco-Rating in 2024 and is pleased to be recognized as a leader in environmental management and corporate social responsibility. The Green Key Certificate is a leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.