VENICE, ITALY—The St. Regis Venice, the embodiment of historic elegance and modern luxury on the Grand Canal, is the recipient of Green Key certification, awarded by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Established in 1999, Green Key is considered a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.
“We are incredibly proud to achieve the Green Key certification,” said Audrey Huttert, General Manager at The St. Regis Venice. “Sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations, from pioneering initiatives such as being the first hotel in Venice to install electric charging stations for the boats, to our community outreach programs. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to offering guests an unforgettable experience while preserving the beauty of Venice for future generations.”
To achieve Green Key certification, which is based on a strict set of environmental criteria, The St. Regis Venice boosted staff involvement in sustainability efforts, supported by Marriott International’s dedicated platform offering courses on environmental issues. As a result, employees have been actively involved in cleanup activities by collaborating with Venice’s “Plastic Free” and “Retake” associations.
Participant in Earth Hour
Guests are encouraged to conserve water by requesting to wash sheets and towels only when necessary, while the annual WWF’s Earth Hour initiative invited them to conserve electricity over a dinner where candles were the only light source. The property is 100 percent plastic-free and features full LED lighting and electric boat charging.
The hotel’s restaurants favor seasonal, zero-kilometre food, with 90 percent local products. To reduce food waste, surplus food is offered at the staff canteen or donated to the Community of St. Egidio, a Catholic association that provides social services. In other social initiatives, The St. Regis Venice purchases traditional Christmas treats such as panettone and pandoro from the City of Hope Foundation, donating some to the Capuchin friars. At Easter, the hotel supports the “Lega del Filo d’Oro” Foundation, which assists, educates and rehabilitates deafblind individuals, by purchasing Easter eggs made by the members.
Monitoring and leading these and other efforts is the hotel’s Green Committee, composed of department heads and a member from each operational division. The committee meets monthly to review, realign and benchmark sustainable practices, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to environmental goals.
For more information about The St. Regis Venice, visit stregisvenice.com.
