Kimpton hotel was one of the first hotels which emphasize nature preserving in their line of business. Thus, to ensure their social responsibility is carried, Kimpton hotels cultivated a program known as “EarthCare Program” in 1981. Not only boosting their reputation toward society, Kimpton Hotels was labeled as an eco friendly hotel worldwide.
To realize the program from mere theory to reality, Kimpton uses environmentally friendly products for their hotel such as ceramic cups and plates, towels, carpets and hangings all made of pure organic cottons. In the year 2005, Kimpton promised social responsibility as their corporate strategy, and soon acted on all Kimpton Hotels worldwide.
For the first step, Kimpton created a recycling unit to recycle plastics and wastes. Next, non-biodegradable products such as plastics are ceased to be used, also papers usage are greatly reduced and cleaning agents which are harmful to the nature are discarded. Then, the highlight of their promises are carried where Kimpton reduce construction wasting and cost by buying and reconstruct some of the oldest building in America. By doing so, Kimpton not only adds value to their business but also by using the eco-friendly substitutes for the entire infrastructure and material has made Kimpton Hotels a pioneer in EarthCare program.
Hotel industries causes tremendous pressure on environments, facts shown that the industry wasted up to $3.7 billion per day on electricity and around 218 gallons of water are wasted per room. The adoption of programs such as the EarthCare programs do helps to preserve the