Green Mission
For several years, the Delta Chelsea Hotel has embraced its role as an environmental steward, helping to preserve a destination that our associates and guests enjoy. The Delta Chelsea has been at the forefront of hotel waste management and through the strong partnership with Turtle Island Recycling, it has exceeded both Industry standards and Municipal targets in landfill diversion leading to recognition from the Hotel Association of Canada and The Recycling Council of Ontario. We will continue to listen to our guests, employees, industry and community partners and seek ways in which to improve and build upon our green activities.
Delta Chelsea Accomplishments
- Established a dedicated cross-functional employee Green Team to spearhead our efforts.
- Excellent waste management and recycling programs in partnership with Turtle Island Recycling. Learn more about Turtle Island Recycling.
- In 2008, diversion rate of 76.31% of all waste from landfills.
- Installed T8 lighting through all public areas in the hotel.
- Established a Green Day as part of the annual Health and Wellness Week.
- Donated used hotel supplies to charitable organizations.
- Maximized waste stream diversion to recycling as well as reducing consumption of hydro, gas and water.
- Communicate our efforts to our guests and welcome their feedback on our environmental initiatives.
- Initiated a carbon offset program for guests in February 2009.
Proud Recipient of Hotel Associations of Canada 2008 4 Green Key ECOmmodating Rating
This award is presented to a hotel that has shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through wide-ranging policies and practices. Learn more about the HAC Green Key Program.
Other Environment Awards
- 2008 winner of Hotel Association of Canada's Energy & Environment Award. Read media release.
- 2008 Delta Chelsea has received a 3rd place finish in the category of Urban Accommodations at the 6th Annual Skäl International Ecotourism Awards. Read media release.
- Proud Member of the Recycling Council of Ontario. Learn more about the Recycling Council of Ontario.
