2. Update
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Kimpton Hotels has continued to implement corporate
environmental policies
EarthCare Program (2005): Support sustainable world
Summer (2006), COO Niki Leondakis implements
environmental program in all of Kimpton’s 40 hotels nationwide
July (2008): 1st hotel to introduce organic, paraben-free spa
products
June (2010): Kimpton opens its 50th hotel & restaurant
December (2010):
All hotels “Green Seal”
Certified
3. Update
Kimpton Hotels is making great progress in
their commitment & dedication to the
environment
• Ecological Sustainable Organization (ESO)
• accomplishments & success = employees
• FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work
For”
• USA Today Top 25 Pivotal Influences (2007)
• Nature Conservancy (2009) – Plant a Billion
Trees
• Green Key Eco-Rating Program (2011):
a 1st in the hospitality industry
(Kimpton, 2012).
• Adds Donovan House (Washington, D.C.)
("Incentive travel &," 2012).
4. Take-Away
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has proven that going “green”
can benefit both the business and the environment.
Establishing simple, eco-friendly standards is the future of
not only the hotel industry, but other industries as well.
• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has been successful in
embracing the importance of a sustainable world in their
corporate culture through the EarthCare Program – as well
as many other of their efforts dedicated to making the world
a better place.
5. References
Company overviews. (2012, May 07). . Retrieved from
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pId=1060737
Grossman, D. (2006, July 25). It's not easy being green. . Retrieved from
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/columnist/grossman/2006-07-22grossman_x.htm
Incentive travel & corporate meetings. (2012, April 20). Retrieved from
http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk/extensions/6894-kimpton-hotels-a-restaurantadds-donovan-house-to-washington-dc-portfolio
Kimpton . (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.kimptonhotels.com/kimpton-cares/earthcare.aspx
Lawrence, A. T. & Weber, J. (2011). Business & Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public
Policy (13th ed). New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin: pp. 523-530.
Editor's Notes
June 2009 Partnered with Natura® to reduce bottle usage and provide Kimpton Restaurant diners with in-house purified waterAnnounced national compliance with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, offering only sustainable seafood selections in Kimpton Restaurants Established that at least 30 percent of wine lists at all Kimpton restaurants feature eco-friendly selections including organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines from small and large producers January 2010
