Our Commitment to Sustainability
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and located in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability and preserving the natural environment for future generations. Because of this responsibility, the Chateau has kept sustainability as a core business value, and has been recognized globally for its sustainable practices.
Five-Green Key Eco-rating
In 2000, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was awarded a rating of 5 Green Keys from the Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The Chateau was the first major luxury hotel in Canada to receive a 5 Green Key rating, the highest possible rating in the program. We are so proud to announce Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has once again received a rating of 5 Green Keys for 2024! To learn more about the program, please visit their website.
Sustainability Initiatives
No Net Negative Environmental Impact
For over 20 years, the Chateau has incorporated “No Net Negative Environmental Impact” practices into all hotel operations. The purpose of the NNNEI is to ensure we are minimizing our impact on nature. The NNNEI results are reported on a yearly basis to Parks Canada.
Renewable Energy Certificate
To show our commitment to the fight against climate change, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has had a Renewable Energy Certificate since 2003. The resort gets 5.5 million kilowatt hours of energy from renewable sources.
Glacier Water
All of the hotels water drinking water is direct from Lake Louise and is filtered by the hotel’s on-site water treatment plant. The resort only uses reusable water bottles and encourages our guests to do the same.
Toiletry Recycling
Unused soap and hygiene products from guest rooms, which would typically be discarded, are instead donated to Clean the World. This global organization repurposes these items to provide essential hygiene supplies to vulnerable communities in more than 120 countries.
Sustainable Menus
Our culinary team is delighted to serve local, organic, and/or sustainable menu items whenever possible. We have multiple partners throughout the province to use the highest quality, locally sourced Alberta beef. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise also participates in the Ocean Wise sustainability food program.
Wildlife Conservation
The Fairmont CAREs Program – Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project aims to preserve one of the few naturally occurring wild trout in western Canada. Provincially listed as threatened in Alberta, they now occupy less than 10% of their historic range. Since 2012, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has donated over $12,000 to fund Parks Canada’s Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration project in Banff National Park