Commitment to the Environment

CHIP Hospitality has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the environment through various initiatives embraced by the company and at each of the more than 30 hotels across Canada. Shortly after the establishment of the company in 1997, a key value of “safety and respect for the environment” was developed as part of the company’s Vision, Mission and Value Statement. An environmental policy quickly followed and in 2000, a formal environmental program was launched. In 2002, CHIP Hospitality became the first hotel management company in Canada to have all its properties certified under the Green Leaf Eco-rating program administered on behalf of the Hotel Association of Canada.

In 2004, CHIP has endorsed the Association’s launch of a new Eco-rating program and again have all its properties certified. CHIP’s commitment to the environment is endorsed and embraced by all associates. Environmental decisions are part of the corporate culture and are fundamental to the daily operation of each hotel, from the frontline to the boardroom

The new Hotel Association of Canada program embraced by CHIP Hospitality is the Green Key ECOmmodation Rating Program. It is based on a graduated rating system for hotels, motels and resorts in order to recognize their level of environmental performance and to help support greater levels of commitment. The program replaces the Green Leaf.


To learn more read our "Backgrounder & Overview" (pdk 122kb).

For more information on the Green Key ECOmmodation Rating program, visit www.hotelassociation.ca.