Monaco’s hotel industry is one of the most active
sectors when it comes to protecting the environment.
Following the signature of the environmental charter created by the
Hotel Industry Association and signed by all partners in 2007, “Green Teams”
were formed within hotels to develop and implement concrete solutions to reduce
their ecological footprint. The main areas for improvement are water consumption, energy savings and
recycling.
The commitment of hotels is confirmed by the environmental
certifications and labels that they hold.
More than 88% of the Principality’s hotel rooms are currently certified,
under the following main schemes:
The hotel industry restated its commitment alongside the Tourist and
Convention Authority and the Mission for Energy Transition by signing the
National Energy Transition Pact in March 2018. Hotels which have signed the Pact now account for 97% of the
Principality’s available capacity.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo 
The Monte-Carlo SBM group has been pursuing an ambitious certification
policy for several years now, including Green Globe certification in March 2019. The building has been fully refurbished to BREEAM standards
(certification for construction and renovation projects guaranteeing high
environmental quality).
The hotel signed the National Energy Transition Pact in March 2018,
under which it has committed to focusing on critical energy transition issues:
waste management, transport and, above all, customer empowerment. The hotel has also signed up to the Mr Goodfish scheme, pledging to respect marine resources and use sustainably caught fish where possible.
With regard to food waste, Monte-Carlo SBM has adopted the “Gourmet Box”
concept, a tailored version of the “Petite Boite Monégasque”, a box that
enables diners to take any unfinished dishes home with them.
During your stay, the Hôtel Hermitage/de Paris invites you to enjoy a wellness and spa experience at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, an establishment committed to sustainable development which has been Green Globe certified for four years.
For more information on the group’s commitment, click here.
Hôtel Hermitage
Monte-Carlo
In March 2019, the Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo was awarded Green Globe
certification. Committed to using more organic, seasonal and local produce, the
hotel, at the instigation of chef B. Witz and the MC SBM Group procurement
department, has developed a partnership with Terrae to create a vegetable
garden in the Beausoleil hills.
The hotel has signed the Mr Goodfish commitment to treat maritime
resources with respect and focus on sustainably caught fish.
The hotel signed the National Energy Transition Pact in March 2018,
under which it has committed to focusing on critical energy transition issues:
waste management, transport and, above all, customer empowerment.
With regard to food waste, Monte-Carlo SBM has adopted the “Gourmet Box”
concept, a tailored version of the Petite Boite Monégasque.
During your stay, the Hôtel Hermitage/de Paris invites you to enjoy a wellness and spa experience at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, an establishment committed to sustainable development which has been Green Globe certified for four years.
For more information on the group’s commitment, click here.
Hôtel Métropole
Monte-Carlo 
“Green Attitude” is one of the strengths of the Hotel Métropole, an
establishment which is environmentally friendly and keen to reduce its impact
in order to preserve biodiversity.
The Métropole Monte-Carlo holds the Green Key and TripAdvisor Ecoleader
certifications, and signed the Energy Transition Charter in March 2018.
The hotel’s restaurants have been certified by Mr Goodfish and are
committed to serving only sustainable seafood. They also combat food waste by
offering a tailored version of the Petite Boite Monégasque.
For more information on the Métropole Monte-Carlo's commitments, click here.
Hôtel Monte-Carlo
Beach 
Having obtained Green Globe certification in 2014, the hotel was then
awarded the prestigious Green Globe Gold Standard accolade in 2018, in recognition
of its daily efforts to manage its energy and water resources more carefully,
offer healthier, more environmentally friendly food, and take action to raise
awareness and partner with charities on joint projects.
For example, the hotel is committed to energy conservation and now
offsets its electricity consumption by purchasing the equivalent amount of
renewable energy. In terms of clean transport, the Monte-Carlo Beach has its
own fleet of electric vehicles and a private electric bike station.
The Monte-Carlo Beach is home to Elsa, a gastronomic restaurant where Chef Mélanie Serre's "cooking from the heart" is all about the highest quality
produce, harmony of flavours and colours, generous yet understated.
The Monte-Carlo Beach has signed up to the National Energy Transition
Pact and the Responsible Restaurant scheme for its restaurants, Le Deck and Elsa.
For more information on the Monte-Carlo SBM Group's commitments, click here.
Hôtel Fairmont Monte
Carlo 
As a signatory to the National Energy Transition Pact, the Fairmont
Monte-Carlo works on a daily basis to conserve resources, optimise energy
management (the hotel has four heat pumps which generate energy and supply the
hotel with air conditioning and heating), minimise water consumption and boost
recycling.
The Hotel Fairmont Monte-Carlo has also signed up to the Prince Albert
II Foundation’s Wood Charter.
Méridien Beach Plaza
The Méridien Beach Plaza is Green Key-certified and has signed the
National Energy Transition Pact. The hotel is also an EcoPartner on TripAdvisor.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
& Resort
Like the Monte-Carlo Beach, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort
obtained the Green Globe Gold Standard certification in 2018, having been Green
Globe-certified since 2014.
The hotel has succeeded in reducing its energy expenditure by 30% in
just eight years and continues to pursue its environmental commitment by
marrying quality of service, competitiveness and energy management. The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort is also equipped with a Smart + box
which measures its energy consumption. In addition, solar panels were fitted in April 2019. In early May,
the hotel introduced the Principality’s first super-charger for electric
vehicles, in partnership with the Monegasque energy supplier, SMEG. With a
capacity of 160 kW, it is capable of recharging an electric vehicle battery in
just 15 minutes.
Sustainable development is also part of the approach in the hotel’s
kitchens thanks to Chef Marcel Ravin, who uses fruit and vegetables from the
hotel’s 400 m2 organic kitchen garden managed by Terrae.
A charter has also been drawn up with Mr Goodfish to ensure that
maritime resources are treated with respect, using a list of all the
recommended species for each season.
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort has signed the National Energy
Transition Pact and is a TripAdvisor Ecoleader.
For more information on the Monte-Carlo SBM Group's commitments, click here.
Hôtel Ambassador
Monaco
The hotel has signed the National Energy Transition Pact.
Hôtel Columbus
Sustainable development is a key concern for the hotel.
Green Key-certified and a signatory to the National Energy Transition
Pact, the Hotel Columbus has also been an Ecowatt PACA ambassador since 2012,
as part of which it is committed to reducing its energy consumption in the
event of an alert during periods of high electricity usage.
The hotel is linked up to the SEAWERGIE network, a heating and cooling
generation plant connected both to the waste treatment plant and to an
underground seawater pumping station built into the Fontvieille sea wall.
The Hotel Columbus is listed on the WAYAJ site, the first app designed
to help travellers find and book hotels which have developed an environmental
policy. It is also a TripAdvisor Ecoleader.
For more information on the hotel's commitments, click here.
Hôtel Novotel
Monte-Carlo
The hotel belongs to the Accor Group and, as such, follows the group’s
environmental policy via the Planet 21 programme. The group’s targets for 2020
are ambitious and based around four strategic priorities: work with its
employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with
local communities. The focus is on tackling two key issues: food and buildings.
The Hotel Novotel Monte-Carlo has signed the National Energy Transition
Pact and is a TripAdvisor Ecoleader.
For more information, click here.
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