Unlocking a Greener World

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been setting the stage for important meetings and events for more than a century.  The formula for the ideal business meeting venue is equal parts must-have technology, customized catering options and exciting outings to reenergize participants. Add a dash of environmental awareness  and save the planet while achieving your business goals.

 

Our Environmental Mission

For more than 25 years, Fairmont has been an environmental leader among eco-friendly hotels. As one of the first luxury hotel brands to achieve emission reduction targets, we embrace sustainability initiatives developed by Fairmont. We believe it is our privilege to enhance genuine experiences and promote a rich cultural exchange within our communities by ensuring long-term sustainability and stewardship of our planet. From rooftop bee hotels to innovative water-reduction techniques, we’re proud to be recognized as having one of the most comprehensive eco-friendly programs in the North American hotel industry.

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Discover Net-Zero Carbon Hospitality

Reduce the carbon emissions from your meeting or stay by calculating your impact and offsetting it using our Carbon Net Zero Calculator. You’ll also find handy tips on reducing your impact on the environment through our list of priority actions.

Our Food Mindset

In all that we do, we think of you. Our culinary offerings feature exciting menus that include carefully chosen regional ingredients, dishes created through strong partnerships with local farmers and artisans, and recipes that utilize Chef’s herb and vegetable rooftop garden to ensure a fresh and unique meal. For your next meeting or event, know that our cuisine features sustainably sourced seafood, traditionally raised meats and a wide variety of artisanal offerings.

Keep the Sea Plastic Free

Fairmont Empress joined the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative to remove all single-use plastic items in the guest experience from its hotels by the end of 2022. Fairmont Empress has completed the elimination of all single-use plastic items in guestrooms, meeting areas, restaurants and all leisure activities areas.

Sustainability in Victoria

Growing a better future: Victoria is commitment to sustainability, ocean research and new technology continue to show how to lead the world from our little piece of it.