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1075 Sutter Street - San Francisco - California
Property Audit Overview:
There are 186 properties currently listed in San Francisco. At this time there are 40 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 11 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Hotel Carlton has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Hotel Carlton completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Hotel Carlton employs 46 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Hotel Carlton please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
California Green Lodging Program - Participaton Level
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Pam Flank - 415-292-1180 Mailing Address: 1075 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA US 94109 At Hotel Carlton our focus has always been on preserving the environment. Hotel Carlton offers eco services from arrival to departure, allowing us to minimize our footprint on the world and maximize sustainability for the future. Preserving Our Environment Hotel Carlton strives to incorporate sustainability into our core business operations. Specifically, we use the following policies and practices: 1. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle 2. Purchase environmentally friendly products 3. Conserve energy, water and natural resources 4. Generate clean energy through on site solar production 5. Employee/Guest education Reduce, Reuse and Recycle We strive to increase waste diversion by recycling all paper, bottles, and cans and composting all food and landscape waste. We reduce the waste generated by donating reusable items (furniture, stationery, etc.) to charitable organizations. We minimize the use of toxic materials to protect employee health and the environment. Specifically we: • Choose less or nontoxic janitorial products • Purchase rechargeable batteries when possible • Purchase low mercury fluorescent lamps when possible • Dispose of or recycle toxic products safely Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Whenever possible we purchase/use: • Remanufactured toner cartridges • Office & toilet paper with 35%-100% recycled content • Products with least packaging (no plastic, Styrofoam, aerosol packaging) • Energy Star rated appliances and office equipment. • Water efficient toilets, showerheads, and faucet aerators Conserve We conserve fossil fuels by: • Promoting the use of public transit • Participating in spare the air campaigns • Using solar energy Employee Education We educate employees on resource conservation and pollution prevention. • Ensuring no waste is generated during company picnics, meetings. • Conducting training programs or brown bag sessions to educate employees on proper recycling & composting practices, resource conservation ideas, importance of low-toxic purchasing etc. • Inform employees of environmental issues in company newsletters, training material and staff meeting discussions Guests Education: • Solar monitor in lobby for guests to measure our energy saving efforts • Posting water/energy efficiency tips in common areas to raise guest awareness • Offer every opportunity to recycle |
Hotel Carlton
1075 Sutter Street - San Francisco - California
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: guestrooms Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: Solar Panels on Roof of HotelWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low flow showerheads, low volume toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixturesRecycling
Recycle containers located inside guestrooms Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Compostable disposable service items utilized Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Hotel Carlton
1075 Sutter Street - San Francisco - California
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