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Sustainable Tourism

 

The Versō hotel, like all other establishments part of the PAL+ Group, features a sustainable tourism policy that highlights our commitment and determination to enhance our organization’s performance in sustainable development in our daily actions.

 

Greenkey Certification

Committed to a more sustainable approach to tourism, Hotel Versō is proud to have earned the Greenkey Certification with a 3-key eco-rating. Recognized across North America, this certification evaluates the eco-friendly practices of hotels and event venues based on several criteria, including waste management, energy efficiency, responsible purchasing, and community involvement. The 3-key rating reflects a strong commitment to continuously improving sustainable development practices and reducing the property’s environmental footprint.

 

To ensure the success of this commitment, here are some initiatives we have implemented:

Waste Management

  • Removal of minibars to eliminate plastics and single-use containers
  • Composting in all establishments
  • Compostable or recyclable containers in all establishments
  • Partnership with the Memphrémagog Food Bank
  • Reduction of paper use by replacing traditional documents in hotel rooms with interactive QR codes
  • Self-service reception kiosks available for guests
  • Addition of a water machine to eliminate water bottles

Responsible Purchasing

  • Promoting local products and processing products at Kóz bistro to minimize the purchase of processed products
  • Creating a menu with fewer animal proteins at Kóz bistro
  • Use of certified eco-friendly cleaning products and organic laundry detergent
  • Providing bulk cleaning local products in hotel rooms

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  • Installation of 8 electric vehicle charging stations
  • “Bienvenue cyclistes” certification, promoting bicycle transport and offering on-site pumps and tools, as well as a secure overnight location for bicycles

Social Involvement and Community

  • Partnerships with other tourist businesses in the region to support the local economy through donations and sponsorships
  • PAL+’s annual donations to organizations total more than $45,000 in value

 

Read our Responsible sourcing policy and our Waste management policy.