Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, 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
- The Resort is the Leeward Coast’s first “Blue Zones Project Approved worksite,” recognizing efforts to create a work atmosphere that inspires, encourages and promotes well-being, not only in the workplace but also in the communities in which employees live. These include a weekly Farmer’s Market with nearby Kahumana Farms, employee yoga classes, healthy food options in the employee restaurant, a new mother’s area where moms can express and store breast milk, easy access to walking, biking and other fitness programs, and locations with self-monitoring health equipment including scales and blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for guest use
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Energy-saving HVAC guest room controls and building systems and equipment
- Installed lanai sliding door sensors to shut off air conditioning when sliding doors are open
- Water-efficient landscaping with timers and drought resistant plants
- Property-wide LED lighting
- Central plant energy optimization in place
- Water-efficient faucets and showerheads in guestrooms, and high-water-efficiency laundry machines used for guest laundry
- Replaced laundry washers with water-efficiency models
- Reduced pump speed or eliminate pumps on water features
- Recycling program in place for aluminum cans, bottles, glass, office paper, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, wood (including pallets) and scrap metal
- Elimination of single-use plastics, including water bottles, glass cups, straws and bathroom amenities
- Organic waste diversion program in place for food waste and landscaping waste
- The Resort practices ‘grasscycling’ whereby grass clippings are left on the grass to break down after mowing, resulting in less landscaping waste
- Used cooking oil collected by a local partner and converted into biodiesel off-site
- Work with vendors to minimize product packaging, require corrugated cardboard boxes, use recyclable or reusable packaging and take-back packaging
- Use of cloth napkins, refillable containers, reusable coasters and reusable flatware in restaurants
- Use recyclable laser and copier toner cartridges and fluorescent bulbs and batteries
- Upcycle discarded linen into cleaning rags and drop cloths
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
- Cage-free eggs
- Food waste reduction program in place
- Food waste diverted from landfill and donated to local farmers for use as pig feed
- Local biodiversity support program in place, including employee-led tree planting with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods
- Integrated pest management implemented in landscaping practices, prioritizing biological controls over the use of chemicals
- No chemicals used near koi ponds and the ocean
- Exterior of hotel and interior guest rooms and corridors painted with environmentally friendly paint
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including embarking on a spiritual journey to Ka’ena Point, immersing themselves in on-site, artisan-guided workshops, hiking to several spots throughout the island or visiting landmarks such as Pearl Harbor, Bishop Museum, ‘Iolani Palace and the Honolulu Museum of Art.
- Local artists and artisans featured throughout the Resort as part of the #FSWayfinders program, including Lauhala weavers, resin painters, hula performers and live musicians
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Employees volunteer in the local community through community outreach, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (HLTA) Visitor Industry Charity Walk and Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
- Partner with Ko Olina Resorts and Hawaii Food Bank to deliver over 1,000 dinners to families in need during Thanksgiving
- Treatment choreographies at Naupaka Spa draw inspiration from a rich healing history at Ko Olina that dates back centuries. Four Seasons celebrates Global Wellness Day which includes free morning yoga and other various wellness workshops.
- Eco-certified cleaning products used
- On-property boutique featuring local products
- Purchase Hawaiian Earth Products compost for landscaping
- Purchase corporate and guest stationary with recycled content
- Prioritize recycled content construction materials in building/remodeling where feasible