Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, we are committed to preserving and regenerating the environment and leaving a positive, enduring impact on our local community. Below are some of the sustainability initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts at Four Seasons.
our initiatives
- Ecolab partnership includes hygiene and food safety programs
- Full electric BMW iX serve as hotel house cars
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for guest use
- Vegan and vegetarian menu items available
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified by the US Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Energy-saving guest room controls and building systems
- Water conservation measures in place, including water efficient showers and toilets in all guest rooms
- Elimination of single-use plastics, including water bottles and bathroom amenities
- Room key cards made of recycled materials with the option to access rooms digitally
- Floral Forever Project: botanicals and living arrangements throughout our Hotel are retained, dried and pressed to extend their lifespan in The Spa
- Recycling program in place
- Incoming boxes and packing materials reused and shipping pallets donated with profits cycled back into the local market
- Food and floral waste converted to compost
- Takeaway containers made of biodegradable and compostable packaging
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
- Cage-free eggs
- Oil recycling program in place
- Collaboration with Foodbuy, which analyzes sustainability and ethical practices throughout the Hotel’s food and beverage operation
- The Spa’s nourishment through nature concept includes local flora- and fauna-inspired therapies that evolve with the changing seasons to prevent the depletion of natural and physical resources
- Use of locally sourced honey in the Spa, with funds supporting the purchase of farm florals that feed bee populations
- Local talent featured throughout our Hotel, including artists, designers and musicians
- Women-owned and -operated business partners, including brands such as farahbean Jewelry and Isadore Nut Company
- Employees volunteer in the community and support local charitable organizations focusing on downtown restoration efforts, social justice programs and health and wellness initiatives, with a concentration on children’s cancer research as part of a company-wide commitment
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Employees engage in internal committees supporting ESG, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB), Health and Safety and Celebrations – a frequent partner to DIB to ensure we’re recognizing multicultural dates and events
- Focus on partnering with local and sustainable suppliers for hotel purchasing and products, including brands such as Custom Water, a woman-owned company that utilizes 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum (no raw materials) and funds projects to lower CO2 in the atmosphere, and Blue Planet eco-eyewear, the first sustainable eyewear brand in the world
- Bulk purchasing preferred whenever possible
- Spa uniforms from partner Noel Asmar are made of biodegradable polyester and spandex fabric
