Lodging FacilitiesThe Environmental Stewardship & Management Initiative was launched by Audubon International to help foster environmental stewardship and improve resource management by a wide range of people.
Free Webinar on Water Efficiency in Hospitality
On September 21, 2010 from 12:00-1:30 pm (Eastern) a free webinar, sponsored by the Environmental Sustainability Resource Center, will be presented on "Water Efficiency for the Hospitality Sector." Learn from hospitality and water efficiency experts about opportunities to reduce operating costs, reduce water consumption, and how to implement innovative programs to save money and water without diminishing the guest experience.
To register, please click here.
EPA/Energy Star: Communicating Your Green Hotel Practices
Everyone on Board! Effective Communications to Promote Your Hotel’s Green Practices August 24, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
Designing a green program for your hotel is just the first step in developing an environmentally-friendly property. After that, you must bring your owners, senior management and staff on board; and communicate your achievements to your guests and potential customers. Learn how to develop a communications plan that demonstrates your hotel’s environmental commitment – helping to heighten public awareness and gain market share. Hear from your peers who are communicating their successful green efforts to internal and external audiences, and learn about helpful resources, including ENERGY STAR.
EPA/Energy Star - Hospitality Energy Management Webinar
Best Practices for Hotel Energy Management July 20, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
Learn about energy management strategies for the lodging industry, including best practices for operations, maintenance, and housekeeping; lighting upgrades and controls; the procurement of ENERGY STAR products; HVAC and other key building systems; and more. Guest speakers will share the best practices that they have used to drive down energy consumption and costs.
EPA Webinar: Benchmarking Your Hotel's Energy Performance
June 22, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Join this free webinar to explore the concept of energy management, discuss the financial and environmental reasons why hotel operators should be paying attention to their energy performance, and demonstrate how to benchmark your hotel using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Also, hear from a peer hotel operator who is using Portfolio Manager to track energy, identify opportunities for improvements, and set reduction targets.
