{"id":2126,"date":"2024-08-19T12:05:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T16:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com?page_id=2126"},"modified":"2025-03-11T12:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:06:14","slug":"sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/en\/sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-off-black-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1322\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/marais-printemps-coucher-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-off-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-6-x-large-font-size wp-elements-f7287c41bc13cf63f98707ac9a73eab3\">Sustainable Tourism<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa2d89a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<p>The Espace 4 Saisons, like all other establishments part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/palplus.ca\/en\/\">PAL+ Group<\/a>, features a sustainable tourism policy that highlights\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/palplus.ca\/en\/about\/sustainable-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our commitment<\/a>\u00a0and determination to enhance our organization\u2019s performance in sustainable development in our daily actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the success of this commitment, here are some initiatives we have implemented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Composting in our restaurants and sorting stations in common areas of the hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compostable or recyclable containers in all establishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership with the Memphr\u00e9magog Food Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of paper use by replacing traditional documents in hotel rooms with interactive QR codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-service reception kiosks available for guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addition of a water machine to eliminate water bottles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible Purchasing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting local products and processing products at K\u00f3z bistro to minimize the purchase of processed products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of certified eco-friendly cleaning products and organic laundry detergent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing bulk cleaning local products in hotel rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support of local artists: throughout the hotel, you&#8217;ll find many works by artists from the region and the rest of Quebec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installation of 8 electric vehicle charging stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBienvenue cyclistes\u201d certification, promoting bicycle transport and offering on-site pumps and tools, as well as a secure overnight location for bicycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing investment in environmentally-friendly equipment, such as geothermal energy and automatic remote control systems for room temperature, to reduce our carbon footprint and optimise the energy efficiency of the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Involvement and Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnerships with other tourist businesses in the region to support the local economy through donations and sponsorships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAL+\u2019s annual donations to organizations total more than $45,000 in value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EcoFund Program by Greenstep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EcoFund Verified is a program that holds us accountable as we measure and reduce our carbon footprint based on international standards and best practices. Instead of simply offsetting our emissions, we are actively working to cut down our consumption of fossil fuels, waste and water, by investing in more efficient technologies and tracking our reductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In support of this, an EcoFee of $1.50 is included on every night\/on each transaction at the Espace 4 Saisons hotel. Through EcoFund, your stay is made more environmentally friendly and sustainable, and with your help, we tread lighter on this planet. Thank you for supporting responsible business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"62\" src=\"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/greenstep-gs-ecofund-verified-fr-full-colour-rgb-1200px-w-72ppi-1-300x62-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1319\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hotelverso.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Verso-Koz_Responsible-sourcing-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Responsible sourcing policy<\/a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hotelverso.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Verso-Koz_Waste-management-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waste management policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-off-white-color has-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espace4saisons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/E4S-B4S-BP_Politique-de-developpement-durable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sustainable development policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Espace 4 Saisons, like all other establishments part of the PAL+ Group, features a sustainable tourism policy that highlights\u00a0our commitment\u00a0and determination to enhance our organization\u2019s performance in sustainable development in our daily actions. 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