Environmental

and social commitment

Since its opening, social and environmental responsibility has been very important in the business philosophy of the company. Long before we were aware of the current climate crisis, this commitment was manifested in concrete actions related to the management of resources as well as in the operations of every department.

The Hotel Castel is also proud to contribute to the well-being of the community by assisting or collaborating with several organizations and events, such as the Centre d’action bénévole de Granby, Maison Alice Desmarais, Oasis Santé mentale, Héma-Québec, the Red Cross, the Corps de Cadets de Granby and the Festival international de la Chanson de Granby, to name a few.

Mission and values

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

The Hotel Castel has given itself the environmental mission of ensuring its development while taking the necessary steps for sustainable development and reducing its footprint on the planet's resources. This while creating a harmonious environment for customers, employees and the community.

Plan rapproché d'une personne éteignant un interrupteur

Main cueillant l'eau limpide d'un cours d'eau

Plan rapproché d'une personne déposant des serviettes de bain pliées

GREEN ACTIONS

THROUGHOUT THE HOTEL

A Green Committee exists to improve the ecological performance of the Hotel and ensure better cohesion between the departments
The Hotel’s suppliers are chosen according to their proximity in order to reduce the impact of transport
Compact fluorescent bulbs have been installed wherever possible
Used batteries and bulbs are stored until they can be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner
Recycling bins are present in all bedrooms, conference rooms and offices
Unused or aging equipment is donated to employees or charities

IN THE ROOMS

Chambre de l'Hôtel Castel avec rideau fermé pour économiser l'énergie

Préposée faisant l'entretien d'une chambre en ne s'éclairant qu'avec la lumière naturelle

Salle de bain d'une chambre de l'Hôtel Castel

The curtains and windows are kept closed in the rooms to counter the overuse of the air conditioning and heating system
Awareness posters have been installed to reduce the amount of daily washing of sheets and towels
A sign reminds guests to turn off all the lights when they leave [if this is not done, housekeeping will do so as soon as they enter]
TVs automatically turn off after an hour of inaction
For the conservation of resources, the housekeeping service is now offered to stays of 4 nights and more only [except due to special needs]
When possible, housekeeping work with only the natural daylight, with the exception of the bathroom
When cleaning the rooms, housekeeping use water wisely to avoid unnecessary waste
The majority of cleaning products used are biodegradable
Low-flow showerheads have been installed in all rooms since the opening of the Hotel
To reduce waste and avoid plastic, the dishes made available to customers are made of glass or porcelain

IN THE CONFERENCE ROOMS

The curtains and windows are kept closed in the conference rooms to counter the overuse of the air conditioning and heating system
The heating system and air conditioning operate only when necessary, i.e. during an event
When setting up the conference rooms, the assembly team uses [when possible] only the natural light that comes from the windows as lighting

In the kitchens

Le chef Frédéric Michon en action aux cuisines de l'Hôtel Castel

Local foods are preferred
The doors of refrigerators and freezers close automatically to reduce the escape of cold
When possible, food is cooked in small ovens to reduce energy consumption
Where possible, food is purchased in bulk to reduce over-packaging and containers are reused for other purposes
Cooking oil is disposed of through a specialized company and has been since the opening of the Hotel
The majority of cleaning products used are biodegradable

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