Overview
The project we implemented for Kimpton Hotels is their EarthCare Environmental Initiative. This initiative is in progress in all 39 of Kimpton’s boutique hotel properties and in all 29 Kimpton restaurant properties. The project has been in progress since 2003, and encompasses change at all levels of the organization, including staff training, evaluation and implementation of best practices, a coordinated marketing campaign, and impact measurement.
"Business Evolution Consulting is instrumental in the creation, execution, and on-going success of Kimpton Hotel's EarthCare Environmental Initiative. They bring a unique and powerful perspective of supporting our vision and culture, while keeping their eye on the business impact and our bottom line. This balance makes them our ideal partner for Kimpton's ongoing socially responsible endeavors."
Steve Pinetti, SVP Sales and Marketing - Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants
Impacts/Results Achieved
Since implementing the EarthCare Initiative, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants have:
- Saved more than 91,000 gallons of water, 123 million BTUs of energy, and 214 trees through their use of recycled content paper products.
- Avoided using more than 48,000 gallons of toxic cleaners through their choice of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
- Saved more than 23 acres of farmland from harmful pesticides and herbicides through their use of organic and shade grown coffees.
- Diverted the equivalent of nearly 5 Olympic swimming pools through their recycling efforts.
- Conserved the equivalent of more than 200 Olympic swimming pools worth of water through the installation of low-flow water fixtures.
Awards and Press
Click here to see a complete listing of Kimpton Hotels Awards.
Click here to read press coverage for Kimpton Hotels.
Click here to read press coverage for Kimpton Restaurants.
Overview
Business Evolution Consutling is working in partnership with Destination Hotels and Resorts to support the creation, implementation, and roll out of DH&R's environmental program. This comprehensive program encompasses all their hotels, resorts, and condo properties as well as food services and spas. Project scope includes a current assessment of activities/opportunities, program development, and communication strategy, both internally and externally.
List of Sites/Locations
All Destination Hotels and Resorts, over 30 propeties across the country, are engaged in their environmental initiative, which includes of 30 hotels, resorts, and restaurnats. For a full listing, visit their site here.
Overview
The National Restaurant Association is the leading business association
in the restaurant industry and represents over 300,000 restaurant
establishments. Restaurants represent one of the world's largest
industries...$511 Billion in sales in 2005, employing 12.5 Million
people in 925,000 locations. This amounts to over 70 Billion meal/snack occasions served each year. Of course, the byproduct of this industry
is not only happy bellies. This industry also requires significant power
and materials to serve its customers, presenting compelling
opportunities to create efficiencies in energy and water use and food
and waste management.
Therefore, we are working with the National Restaurant Association to explore sustainable practices across all restaurant segments - covering Fast Food, Fast Casual, Cafeteria Service, and Full Service. Additionally, we are undertaking a review of the Bio-diesel industry, focusing on key players and challenges surrounding this powerful alternative energy source that lies within virtually every restaurant. There is a compelling opportunity for the United States and restaurants to tap into this potential alternative energy source amounting to almost 300,000,000 gallons of bio-fuel.
List of Sites/Locations
Business Evolution Consulting engages restaurants from all over the country in its assessment of the evolution opportunities available to the National Restaurant Association.
Press Coverage
Click here to read the press release about this new project.
Overview
This project involved assessing the Bay Club operation and creating and implementing an environmental program for the 10,000 square foot facility, pool facility, basketball courts, and offices.
"It is extremely valuable to work with an organization that takes the time and understands our (Bay Club's) business needs and how those interact with our efforts toward sustainability. We are inspired by our program and enjoy the comfortable and collaborative business relationship we've established with Jeff and Business Evolution Consulting. They have proven to be a great partner and we are excited by what future opportunities may lie ahead."
Jim Gerber, Director of Member Services and Community Outreach
List of Sites/Locations
Bay Club Marin
Overview
This project involved assessing the Bay Club operation and creating and implementing an environmental program for the 10,000 square foot facility, pool facility, basketball courts, and offices.
"Business Evolution Consulting played an important role in helping us understand the opportunities and challenges that come with introducing sustainable business practices within our organization. Their st rong beliefs in furthering environmental responsibility are equally balanced with an understanding that our efforts must also work for our business."
Sheila-Anne Hodges, Project Director - Hotel Renew
List of Sites/Locations
Hotel Renew - Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
"Business Evolution Consulting is a great asset for bringing sustainability and green business guidance to our organization and our clients. Jeff Slye's expertise and experience within the hospitality industry has proven to be particularly valuable in addressing our client's particular business issues and needs."
Andrew Freeman, Hospitality & Restaurant Consultant
"Business Evolution Consulting has helped TPL grow our corporate partnership program resulting in more successful fundraising efforts. BEC's strategic input, commitment toward green practices, and implementation support have been essential in the ongoing development of our partnership efforts."
Kristen Anderson, Associate Director, Relationship Marketing
Overview
Inveneo is a non-profit social enterprise, offering open, non-centralized and sustainable approaches for providing ICT systems. Inveneo focuses on designing, integrating and supporting affordable technology systems that match the needs of people and organizations in under-served areas of the world. Our project with Inveneo involved strategy and planning to increase the success of their various projects.
"The efforts of Jeff Slye and Business Evolution Consulting continue to play a vital role in the growth and development of our organization. It is refreshing to work with someone that connects deeply with the heart and spirit of our social endeavors, yet maintains a strong focus on how our efforts and activities translate into sustainability and generating income. We value his business, strategic, and creative input and are excited to have him as part of our team."
Kristin Peterson , Chairperson - Inveneo
Three and Four Star Hotels:
Arizona (Scottsdale) – Caleo Resort
British Columbia (Vancouver) – Pacific Palisades Hotel
British Columbia (Whistler) – Summit Lodge & Spa
California (San Diego) – Hotel Solamar
California (San Francisco) – Hotel Monaco San Francisco, Monticello Inn, Hotel Palomar, Prescott Hotel, Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Villa Florence Hotel, Serrano Hotel, Tuscan Inn, Argonaut Hotel, Harbor Court Hotel, Hotel Triton, Cypress Hotel
Colorado (Aspen) – Sky Hotel
Colorado (Denver) – Hotel Monaco Denver
Hawaii - Hotel Renew
Illinois (Chicago) – Hotel Allegro, Hotel Burnham, Hotel Monaco Chicago
Massachusetts (Boston) – Nine Zero Hotel, Onyx Hotel
Massachusetts (Cambridge) – Hotel Marlowe
New York (New York) – 70 Park Avenue, The Muse Hotel
Oregon (Portland) – Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel, Hotel Vintage Plaza
Texas (Dallas) – Hotel Palomar Dallas
Utah (Salt Lake City) – Hotel Monaco Salt Lake
Washington (Seattle) – Alexis Hotel, Hotel Monaco Seattle, Hotel Vintage Park
Washington, D.C. – Hotel George, Hotel Helix, Hotel Madera, Hotel Palomar Washington D.C., Topaz Hotel, Hotel Monaco Washington D.C., Hotel Rouge
Restaurants:
Arizona (Scottsdale) – Caleo Café
California (San Diego) – Jsix, JBar
California (San Francisco) – Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar, Café Pescatore, Caffe Espresso, Fifth Floor, Grand Café, Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, Kuleto’s, Kuleto’s Trattoria, Postrio, Ponzu, Puccini & Pinetti, Scala’s Bistro
California (San Jose) – Park Place
Colorado (Aspen) – 39 Degrees Lounge
Colorado (Denver) – Panzano
Illinois (Chicago) – 312 Chicago, Atwood Café, Encore Liquid Lounge, South Water Kitchen
Massachusetts (Boston) – Ruby Room, Spire Restaurant & Bar
Massachusetts (Cambridge) – Bambara
New York (New York) – Silverleaf Tavern, DISTRICT
Oregon (Portland) – Pazzo Ristorante, Pazzoria Bakery & Café, Red Star Tavern & Roast House
Texas (Dallas) – Harper’s Corner
Utah (Salt Lake City) – Bambara
Washington (Seattle) – Library Bistro, Sazerac, Bookstore Bar & Café, Tulio Restaurant
Washington, D.C. – Bar Rouge, Firefly, Helix Lounge, Poste Braserie, Topaz Bar, Urbana
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