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665 Bush 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. Orchard Hotel has been awarded a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Orchard 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, Orchard Hotel employs 48 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Orchard Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Green Hotel Association - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Stefan Muhle - 415-365-0306 Mailing Address: 665 Bush Street San Francisco, US 94108 From our Employee Handbook: WELCOME TO THE ORCHARD HOTELS – THE GREENEST HOTELS IN SAN FRANCISCO! The management and staff of the Orchard Hotel and the Orchard Garden Hotel believe that to achieve our goals of becoming the premiere boutique hotels in the United States, we must lead not only economically, but environmentally and socially as well. We understand that we are in a prominent position to affect the environment in the U.S. We believe that our corporate responsibility goes beyond our proprietary borders and we endeavor to cooperate with our neighbors and our suppliers to develop our business in a sustainable manner. Every effort will be made to conserve resources throughout our operations. Each department will seek products and services of local origin and that are environmentally benign. Preference will be given to environmentally responsible service suppliers. The company will choose to hire local whenever possible. Our success will be determined on a yearly basis with a commitment to improve. Furthermore, the company will not only meet existing environmental laws and regulations, but go beyond the status quo and seek techniques and approaches that position us ahead of our competition. Our policy towards the environment will be readily available and promoted to our business partners and guests. Growth of our company depends on our abilities to minimize or eliminate our impacts on our surroundings. Our ultimate success depends on the environment of the United States, without a beautiful country, our customers will cease to come. Our company’s future and the future of our environment are interconnected. We acknowledge that the standards for providing an eco-friendly environment at the Orchard Hotel and Orchard Garden Hotel include personal responsibility for creating a green environment at the hotel through our daily actions. The Orchard Hotels will continue in the commitment to the environment through new initiatives and processes. It is each and everyone’s obligation to acquire knowledge of any new standards and participate in continued training. We are committed to designing, building and managing innovative and sustainable hotels that provide our guests with authentic and comfortable accommodations as well as protect the natural environment and respect the local communities in which we operate. Here’s to making a difference! Stefan Mühle General Manager and Regional Director Portfolio Hotels & Resorts To gain a deeper understanding of our commitment, you may refer to the 3rd party checklists/scorecards from... * USGBC (LEED-EB certification) * Green Seal * San Francisco Department of the Environment Thanks! |
Orchard Hotel
665 Bush 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 staff Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviewsPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: NRDC, Friends of the Earth, Friends of the Urban ForestEnergy 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 areasWater 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 fixtures Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installedRecycling
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
Orchard Hotel
665 Bush Street - San Francisco - California
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