William Gray's Green Touch
ENERGY SAVING
- Installation of timers
- Installation of LED lights
- HVAC – use of heat pumps / heat exchanger
- Automated thermostat controls
- Carbon reduction measures
- Use of “Energy Star” energy saving equipment (natural gas or electricity)
- Intelligent kitchen hood exhaust system installed
- Installation of white elastomer roof
- Closure of lights in unoccupied working spaces and banquet halls
WATER CONSERVATION
- Low-flow toilet bowls
- Use of a motion detection flush in public bathrooms
- Filtered water dispensers for guests and employees
- Aerators and flow limiters on faucets
- Biodegradable products (Choisy)
WASTE REDUCTION
- Recycling of plastic and paper for employees and guests
- Recycling of neon lights and batteries
- Donation to charity for extra sheets, towels, tissue and toilet paper
RESTAURANT
- Prioritization of local products
- Installation of the green wall
- Abolition of plastic straws
- Abolition of Styrofoam
- Lower the distribution of cardboard « to go » cups
- Selection of a fair trade tea for the rooms
- Collaboration with the Tablée des Chefs
EQUIPMENT
- Charging station for electric cars
EDUCATION / OPERATION
- Training employees on green measures and developing their commitment
- Closing of unused floors during the period of low occupancy
- Use of recyclable office supplies
- Creation of an eco-social-responsible committee
- Awareness of recycling and waste issues when hiring employees
ONGOING PROJECTS
- Installation of hives on the roof
- Green key certification
- Participation in a food drive for a women’s shelter in Montreal
- Volunteer with Chic Resto-Pop organization
- Accompanying procedure for the homeless who come to the hotel
- Promotion of healthy activities for employees (i.e. city bike tour)