Our Commitment
At the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, 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
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for guest use
- Electric bicycles available for guest use
- Vegan and vegetarian menus available
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Water conservation measures in place
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Continuous supervision of our carbon footprint
- Energy-saving guest room controls
- Drinking water fountains available
- On-site production of filtered water
- Elimination of single-use plastic water bottles, plates, cutlery and cups
- Extensive recycling program in place
- Bulk-size bathroom toiletry bottles (shampoo, conditioner and shower gel)
- Organic waste diversion program in place, including on-site composting that is used to maintain our permaculture vegetable garden
- Food waste management and tracking through AI-based technology
- Biodegradable coffee pods and tea bags available
- Digital PressReader available for guest use, eliminating the need for physical newspapers and magazines
- A 5,000-square-metre (53,820-square-foot) permaculture vegetable garden close to our Hotel provides our restaurants with local and seasonal produce
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
- Local fishermen supply our kitchen with fresh ingredients and responsibly sourced seafood
- Food waste reduction program in place
- Sustainably sourced coffee and tea available
- Cage-free eggs from select purveyors available
- Endangered species banned from all menus
- Employees actively work with the local community to collect litter and support charitable initiatives
- Linen, furniture and equipment donated to local associations
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including exploring the French Riviera by sailboat, visiting the region’s historic perfume factories or hiking with an ornithologist from a local birdwatching association
- Local artists and artisans featured throughout our Hotel, including talented painters and ceramists
- The retail boutique in The Spa features products from Côte d’Azur-based creators, and all products are cruelty-free
- Natural or eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Focus on partnering with sustainable suppliers for hotel purchasing and products
- Suppliers encouraged to reduce unnecessary packaging
