Sustainability at One King West Hotel & Residence—Celebrating Heritage, Embracing Sustainability
At One King West Hotel and Residence, we believe that a commitment to sustainability is essential for the future of our hotel, our community, and our planet. We are proud to share our green initiatives aimed at creating a comfortable, clean, safe, and healthy environment for our guests and stakeholders.
Our Objectives
Our primary goal is to ensure a sustainable and enjoyable experience for our guests, associates, and owners. We recognize the impact of our operations on the environment and are dedicated to making positive changes.
Introducing #OneKingforOnePlanet
At One King West, we are proud to launch #OneKingforOnePlanet, our 2025 green initiative dedicated to building a more sustainable future.
Through this program, we are actively reducing our environmental footprint by implementing energy-efficient practices, minimizing waste, offering eco-friendly amenities, and partnering with like-minded organizations. Our goal is to create a positive impact on the planet while continuing to provide the exceptional hospitality experience our guests expect.
If you see this campaign logo, we encourage you to support our green initiatives. Join us on this journey—because together, we can make a difference, one stay at a time.
Sustainability Statement
One King West is committed to making a positive and sustainable impact while delivering exceptional service. Our management empowers employees to contribute to our environmental objectives and effectively implement our green policies.
Current Practices
We have adopted several practices that align with our sustainability goals:
Waste Management
• Increasing our waste diversion rate to 80% by the end of 2025.
• Reusable amenity dispensers in all guest rooms.
• A hotel-wide recycling program.
• Conservation of paper wherever possible.
• Reusable kitchenware in all guest rooms.
• Repurposing discarded towels and robes into reusable rags.
• Use of micro-fiber mopping pads.
• Participation in the Too Good To Go program, allowing us to sell unsold food at minimal cost.
• Elimination of single-use plastic products.
Water Conservation
• Removal of plastic water bottles in all meeting rooms.
• Installing low-flush toilets in all guest rooms by 2026.
• Waterless urinals in public areas.
• Motion sensor faucets in public washrooms.
Energy Efficiency
• Installing LED lights in all guestrooms by the end of 2025.
• Upgrading all back-of-house areas to LED T8 tube lights by 2025.
• Installing motion sensors in all back-of-the-house storage rooms by the end of 2025.
Supply Chain Initiatives
• Sourcing 5-10% of our food from within 100 km of the hotel.
Certifications
As of April 2024, we are proud to have achieved 4 Green Keys, an international eco-certification for accommodations and hospitality facilities committed to sustainable practices. We aim to achieve the 5 Green Keys certification by 2025.
Feedback and Engagement
We welcome your feedback! If you have questions or comments about our environmental initiatives, please email us at sustainability@onekingwest.com.
Thank you for your support as we work towards a more sustainable future for One King West Hotel & Residence. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment.