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61 Exeter Street At Boylston - Boston - Massachusetts
Property Audit Overview:
There are 67 properties currently listed in Boston. At this time there are 15 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 5 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Lenox Hotel has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Lenox Hotel 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, The Lenox Hotel employs 45 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Lenox Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
ENERGY STAR For Hospitality - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Elaine Strunk - 6174214918 Mailing Address: 61 Exeter Street At Boylston Boston, MA US 02116 Saunders Hotel Group has often been credited with pioneering urban ecotourism in 1989. What began as a single initiative at one SHG property, 18 years ago, has evolved into an unprecedented environmental campaign that has created positive ripples throughout the entire lodging industry. Saunders Hotel Group has received international recognition for the most comprehensive environmental management models in travel and tourism - the world's largest industry. As the flagship of Saunders Hotel Group's industry-leading effort The Lenox conserves significant precious natural resources, minimizes chemicals and waste, and improves air and water quality in its properties and communities. It also helps raise awareness for millions of guests, employees, community members, students and businesspeople - including many competitors. Encompassing 95+ corporate-wide innovative initiatives that dramatically lessen SHG's environmental footprint, this model program has helped bring ecotourism out of the jungle and into the urban mainstream where it can have maximum impact * Offset 100% of Electricity with Wind Power * Waterless Urinals save 180,000 gallons of water annually * Hybrid Car Service for guests * Participant in Green Jobs Training Program through The City of Boston * 610 double paned low E windows * 11th floor dedicated to Pure Allergy Friendly Rooms * Purified Water and Ice stations on ever floor, offering guests high quality water while minimizing the environmental impact from bottled water |
The Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street At Boylston - Boston - Massachusetts
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 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 Eco-incentive programs for staff Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveysPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Environmental League of Massachusetts,CERES Coalition tof Environmentally Responsible EconomiesEnergy 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: public restrooms, storage areas HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installed Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: 100% of our electricity is offset by wind power Water 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 in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items 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 Entire property is non-smoking 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
The Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street At Boylston - Boston - Massachusetts
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