“Green” is more than just a trendy buzzword at the Huntingdon Manor Hotel, it’s a way of life. Winner of the 2019 Greenest Lodging Ecostar Award, we’re committed to protecting Victoria’s natural resources and reducing our carbon footprint through an array of eco-friendly programs and social policies. 

Huntingdon Manor Green Key Status

 The Green Key Eco-rating program is recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This 5-grade rating system is designed to acknowledge hospitality properties that are committed to improving their environmental performance. As of 2018, we are proud to have earned a 4 Green Key status. Our goal is to continue to focus on developing our green and social initiatives over the coming years. 

Some of Our Current Initiatives

• Recycling and composting
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• We have an herb garden with herbs used in our kitchen
• Linen and towel reuse programs
• Eco-friendly cleaning products
• Recycling used soaps and toiletries to re-purpose them into hygiene kits for local shelters or areas in need ​
• Hosting local honey bees hives for pollination

• Elimination of single-use and unnecessary packaging
• Switched to zero emission solar powered yard care through local provider Clean Air Yard Care.
• Working closely with Victoria Women’s Transition House to raise money through donations and special fundraising events 
• Sustainability action plan with key goals and objectives, overviewed by a Sustainability Committee representing all departments.

EcoFund Verified by GreenStep Solutions

The Huntingdon Manor Hotel is committed to help protect our planet and reduce our impact on the environment.  This is why we have become an EcoFund Verified business as of March 1st, 2021. As part of this program, we invite our guests to join in making a positive change.  Each night you will stay with us, a $2.00 EcoFee will be applied to support large carbon reduction projects and help reduce our carbon footprint. 
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Transparency towards our guests and stakeholders is essential to us.  As such, a third-party organization called GreenStep Solutions is working with us to identify and implement a range of energy, fuel, waste, and water conservation projects within our hotel. They also hold us accountable by verifying the results and impacts of these projects in reducing our carbon and environmental footprint.  An annual report will be shared providing information about upcoming projects and success stories. 

GreenStep Solutions, a consulting company located in Kelowna, BC, is specialized in helping businesses improve their sustainability performance while also increasing their profits. The organization is a Certified B Corporation and powered by 100% renewable energy with Bullfrog Power.  For more information, please visit their website at: www.greenstep.ca

Meet Huntingdon Manor's Honey Bees
Key Players in our Ecosystem