Suppliers Sustainability & Best Practices

Green Key Global is a leading, international, GSTC-recognized, environmental certification body whose suite of industry-standard programs and resources has been designed specifically for the lodging and meetings industries. Rodd Royalty is proud to be a member of Green Key Global and has received three Green Keys for their sustainability efforts. Rodd Charlottetown is also a proud member of Green Key Global and has received three Green Keys for their sustainability efforts.

Rodd Properties have established a number of environmental initiatives:

• Towel/Sheet Conservation Program: Rodd Properties encourages our guests to help conserve water, energy, and chemicals by reusing their towels and linens during their stay.
• Energy Innovators Initiative: Rodd Hotels and Resorts have joined the Natural Resources of Canada program, which promotes energy cost reduction and greenhouse gas reduction. Through this program, energy audits are conducted across all properties to identify potential energy savings.
• HAC ECOmmodation Rating Program: The Rodd Charlottetown Hotel and Rodd Miramichi River Resort have both achieved a 4 green key rating in this environmental stewardship program. This rating recognizes the national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through comprehensive policies and practices.
• GMIST: Rodd managers have attended workshops on “Greening Your Business” at the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST). GMIST aims to enhance the quality and sustainability of outdoor/nature-based experiences in Atlantic Canada by offering training programs focused on sustainable tourism practices, experiential tourism services, and eco-adventure tourism.
• Waste Management: In Prince Edward Island, all Rodd Hotels and Resorts participate in the Waste Watch program. Waste Watch is a source separation-based waste management system with the goal of achieving a 65% diversion from waste, making Prince Edward Island a national leader in waste reduction. All properties throughout Atlantic Canada have recycling bins in every room and recycle glass, aluminum, plastic, newspaper, and cardboard.
• Energy Conservation: Rodd Hotels and Resorts are actively replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting to improve energy efficiency. Upgrades to water-efficient showerheads, taps, and low-flow toilets is currently in the process as older models are phased out. Employees are encouraged to close curtains, turn off lights and air conditioning units when rooms are unoccupied, and maintain thermostats at a consistent comfortable temperature.
• Sustainable Purchasing: Rodd Hotels & Resorts prioritizes the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products and have reduced the use of aerosol cans by switching to refillable pump spray bottles. Preferences have been made to products made from recycled materials and those that can be reused.
• Internet Technology: The Rodd Hotels & Resort website employs paperless technology to minimize its environmental impact. It serves as a platform to provide information about the Hotels and Resorts and enables online reservations, reducing the need for paper-based processes.

The Holman Grand Hotel is Green Key Certified, possessing four green keys. The hotel incorporates various sustainable practices in its design. It utilizes a geothermal system and district energy to provide heating and cooling for the property. Other environmentally-friendly features include:

• Implementing heat recovery on exhaust air and waste water.
• Employing natural ventilation strategies.
• Installing water-saving American Standard FloWise Dual Flush toilets and low water consumption American Standard Urinals.
• Utilizing energy-efficient LG T.V.’s.
• Optimizing system performance for heating and air conditioning through controls and equipment building automation. | Reducing energy consumption through WattStopper/LeGrand automatic lighting controls.
• Utilizing passive solar heat and natural lighting strategies.
• Incorporating green roofs to minimize water waste in storm sewers.
• Using eco-friendly hardwood flooring in all hotel rooms.
• Installing CFL lighting to reduce energy consumption.
• Engaging in urban infill property development by utilizing existing city infrastructure.
• Implementing a high-efficiency building envelope to reduce heat loss and control temperature.
• Incorporating a key card system in each guest room to control lighting.
• Implementing e-folios for paperless transactions.
• Establishing an in-room recycling program.
• Utilizing carbon dioxide as a pH reducer in the pool and spa, resulting in lower chlorine consumption and improved air quality.
• Partnering with Aveda for an amenity program that promotes environmental leadership and responsibility.
• Employing the Diversey Care Housekeeping Program & Products, which prioritize sustainability.
• Using energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures.
• Being members of Clean The World, an organization dedicated to hygiene and sustainability.

Overall, the Holman Grand Hotel strives to set an example for environmental responsibility and leadership in various aspects of its operations, from energy efficiency to waste reduction.

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property’s impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The Delta Prince Edward has been awarded four Green Keys. The Delta Prince Edward is also Green Globe certified. The Green Globe certification is a structured assessment of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and their supply chain partners.

Footprints:
Carbon Footprint: 12.99kg per room night
Water Footprint: 555.55 litres per room night

Environmental Practices:
Guest Room Recycling

Electric car charging

The Comfort Inn of Charlottetown has been awarded three Green Keys. The Green Globe certification is a structured assessment of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and their supply chain partners.

The Comfort Inn also follows the Rooms to be Green program, created by Choice Hotels. The Room to be Green program focuses on four key pillars where they believe they can make a difference in environmental impact:

1. Energy Conservation
2. Water Conservation
3. Recycling and Waste Reduction
4. Smart, Safe and Sustainable Product Usage

Choice is dedicated to decreasing ecological impact, and thus, they urge all their hotels to join in promoting environmentally sustainable practices. They have established three distinct tiers within our Room to be Green initiative, and through this commitment, all of their Canadian hotels are obligated to reach at least the minimum Level 1 of the Room to be Green program. They firmly believe that by working together, they can bring about a positive change.

They understand that numerous guests prioritize the environment when selecting hotels. Additionally, many of their hotels fulfill the more advanced criteria of Levels 2 and 3, showcasing their admirable dedication to environmental consciousness.

Established in 2015 by Peter Ixkes and Steve Arnold, residents of the Island, Ride Solar specializes in eco-friendly tours in two exquisite cities along the East Coast: Charlottetown and Halifax. Their commitment lies in conducting their operations sustainably, making them the pioneering tour company in Canada to utilize solar-powered vehicles on both land and water. Their primary objective is to contribute to the global effort of reducing carbon emission while delivering an exceptional tour adventure that showcases breathtaking scenery and local delights.

Their mission is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, as per PEI’s Provincial Energy Strategy.

Nature Space Resort and Retreat Centre is a GreenStep Certified, year-round glamping resort and retreat centre that offers unique and engaging spaces for more intimate meetings, gatherings and corporate retreats. The authentic Mongolian yurts and spaces are appointed with luxury finishings and features like wood stoves, private hot tubs, cedar sauna and other special spaces to inspire creativity, rejuvenation, collaboration and productivity.

This family-run resort is nestled quietly on 16 acres of land directly on an ocean lagoon. This area boasts one of the most diverse ecosystems on the Island, and is identified as an IBA (Important Bird Area) by Nature Canada due to the diverse bird life found in the area. It is an area of historical significance with many important indigenous settlements and later was a key area for Acadian and British settlements when the Province was bustled with shipbuilding and fishing. Nature Space Resort’s goal is to create spaces & experiences to allow their guests to immerse in nature and connect to the history and the flora and fauna on this land, without negatively affecting this important ecosystem.