A Green Montreal Hotel to Wow You
The W Montréal is proud to be a green Montreal hotel. We have taken the necessary measures to ensure that we continuously contribute to protecting the environment. This Montreal luxury hotel created a Green Committee in summer 2009. In July 2010, we received the 4 Green Key certification from the Hotel Association of Canada and we are working towards many more. Learn more about our green initiatives below.
Practices in Environmental Excellence
- Energy and Water Conservation
- Energy-efficient lighting in over 75% of guest rooms and over 75% of BOH spaces
- PC power management
- Waterless urinals
- Linen & Towel Reuse program
- Toilet Tune-up Measures
- Automatic Flushometers and Faucets
- Faucet Maintenance
Waste Minimization and Environmentally Responsible Purchasing
- Established recycling and composting
- Recycling options in guest rooms
- Recycling of batteries
- Re-use Clothes hangers
- Elimination of in-room directories
- Donation of linens, towels, guestroom amenities, miscellaneous supplies, furniture, equipment to local non-profit organizations
- Paperless check-in
- Reusable laundry bags
- Recycling of Delivery Boxes
- 40% of produce and food products are local and / or organic
- Wine list with more than 30 organic or biodynamic wines
- Menus based on seasonal availability of local, organic and sustainable ingredients
- Threatened Species Menu Choice Elimination
- Food donation to local non-profit organizations
- Hazardous or controlled substances Elimination
- Fryer Oil Disposal/Recycling
- Extending Fryer Oil Usage
- Chemical cleaner phase out and replacement with biodegradable/vegetable based non-toxic alternatives in over 75%
- Chemical pesticide/insecticide application by licensed contractors only
Enhanced Indoor Environmental Quality
- 100% smoke-free
- Eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning products in guestrooms
- 100% of paints are low VOC
- Filtration HVAC system to minimize indoor air pollutants
Performance Tracking and Reporting
- Participates in Starwood's Carbon Disclosure Project survey annually
- Energy tracking through third party vendor
Raising Awareness through Engagement
- Fully engaged green committee
- Green education incorporated into all talent training

