Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, 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
- Only palace in the world to have been awarded BREEAM In-Use certification in both ASSET and MANAGEMENT, achieving an Excellent rating in both categories
- 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
- Energy saving measures in place, including electricity submeters, upgrades to the building’s technical management systems and smart technology in guest rooms
- Implementation of an annual plan to reduce energy consumption
- Water conservation measures in place, including water submeters, flow limiters and leak detection systems
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Recycling program in place
- Single-use, plastic-free guest experience in place
- Organic waste from the property’s restaurants is processed into nutrient-rich compost
- Coffee grounds are collected by a local partner and used as fertilizer to help grow mushrooms consumed at Le George restaurant
- Solid soaps and shampoos are recycled and donated to those in need
- Water fountains installed around the Hotel for easy refilling of water bottles
- Responsibly sourced seafood and poultry available
- Locally sourced vegetables, cheese, flour, butter and cream used in our kitchens
- Cage-free eggs
- Food waste reduction program in place
- 106 square metres (1,141 square miles) of vegetated surface and bird nesting boxes added to our Hotel’s outdoor spaces to promote biodiversity
- Manage a nearby 1,800-square-metre (19,375-square-foot) kitchen garden, using sustainable, chemical-free and biodynamic practices, allowing plant and animal life to flourish. Serve harvested fruits and vegetables at Le George restaurant
- Beehives located in our kitchen garden help restore and preserve bee populations
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historic and heritage sites organized by our concierge team, including visiting the iconic house of Perrier-Jouët in the Champagne region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the most extensive private collection of French art nouveau in Europe
- Professional reintegration opportunities provided to 20 people through employment in our Hotel’s kitchen garden
- Linen, furniture and equipment donated to the local community
- Local artists and artisans featured throughout the Hotel
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Employees volunteer in the local community with Hôpital Robert-Debré, an institution specializing in pediatric healthcare
- Associative partnership with Les Hôtels Solidaires for the collection of excess food and hygiene products
- Our glass yoghurt jars are upcycled into soy wax candles, promoting local craftsmanship
- Employees have the opportunity to take part in charity races throughout the year
- Eco-certified cleaning products used
- Responsible purchasing charter in place to translate our commitments and define our expectations to our suppliers, according to a list of environmental and social criteria
