Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, 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
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Large amenities program: removed single plastic use amenities from rooms and switched to larger amenities from a sustainable Portuguese brand, Oliófora
- Green Key certified hotel by the Blue Flag Association for the Environment and Education (ABAAE) since 2024
- Participation in the HOSPES program of the Portuguese Hotels Association (AHP), which promotes social responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives
- Electric vehicles (EV) available for guest transfers, and EV charging stations available for guest use
- Bicycles available for guests through external partners
- Vegan and vegetarian menu items available
- Energy-efficient guest room controls and building systems
- Excess heat from refrigeration is recovered and channelled to heat the swimming pool
- Energy partially sourced from renewable or carbon-free sources
- LED lights throughout all guest rooms and corridors
- Water-efficient landscaping, including smart irrigation controls and the use of drip irrigation
- Elimination of single-use plastic, including water bottles, bathroom amenities, straws, cups, lids, cutlery, food containers and keycards
- Recycling program in place
- Organic waste diverted from landfill and composted at an external facility
- Nespresso coffee ground recycling program in place, contributing to the Reciclar e Alimentar program, where the grounds are reintegrated into 100% organic compost used to enrich rice fields. The rice produced is then purchased by Nespresso and donated to a food bank
- Reusable/recyclable coasters used in all outlets
- Damaged linens and towels are upcycled to reduce waste to landfill
- Water-refilling stations available throughout the Spa and Fitness Centre
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available at Michelin-starred restaurant CURA, which supports small, local and sustainability-focused artisan farmers
- Whole cage-free eggs
- Endangered species banned from all menus
- Responsibly sourced seafood available
- Selection of teas and coffees ensured by suppliers committed to sustainable and responsible practices
- Food waste reduction program in place
- All takeaway packaging is 100% compostable and biodegradable, made of natural fibers derived from sugarcase processing waste
- Linen-less tables at Michelin-starred restaurant CURA and Ritz Bar
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local natural, cultural, historic or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including exploring a variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Monastery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém, or the Cultural Landscape of Sintra-Cascais
- Local artists’ and artisans’ works are featured throughout our Hotel, showcasing a significant collection of mid-20th-century Portuguese art, including paintings, sculptures and tapestries
- Excess food donated daily to the local community since 2012 through our partnership with the DariAcordar Association
- Linens and other items donated to the local community through our affiliation with HOSPES program by AHP, including duvets, pillows and hangers
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Focus on partnering with sustainable suppliers for hotel purchasing and products
- Suppliers are encouraged to reduce unnecessary packaging
- Bulk purchasing preferred for increased transportation efficiency
- Eco-certified cleaning products in use
- Spa products are vegan, cruelty-free and primarily sourced from Portugal-based businesses and/or those with certified sustainable credentials
- The retail boutique in the Spa exclusively features handbags, jewellery and swimsuits from Portuguese brands
- Paper and wooden guest keycards procured from Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sustainable sources
