Leading Green (STEP)

Expand your horizons without expanding your carbon footprint.

The Leading Green Initiative was launched in 2007 to bring focus to the best practices of our hotel members regarding sustainability and environmental responsibility. To guide this program, we have aligned with industry leader Sustainable Travel International (STI), the non-profit leader in sustainable tourism, to develop a comprehensive process for our hotel members to achieve the highest level of sustainable practices.

Additionally, LHW is delighted to make the financial commitment to STI to offset the environemntal impacts of our guests' overnights stays (i.e. the use of electricity in room and in common areas) while staying at a participating Leading Hotels.

Leading Green
Be Carbon Neutral
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) is the first luxury brand to not only provide consumers the option of having a carbon-neutral travel experience, but also to make the financial contribution on their behalf to STI to offset their energy consumption.
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Answers To Common Questions
Q:
What is a carbon footprint?
Answer:
A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced measured in units of carbon dioxide.
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More About STEP
The Sustainable Tourism Education Program (STEP) is recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Resource conservation is critical for us all, and making the best choices in hotel design, water usage, amenity products and sanitation practices is not only appreciated by travelers today, it is expected. STEP is the process that ensures certified Leading Hotels are making the right decisions.
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