Four Seasons Resort Whistler follows the group’s wider environmental and social responsibility strategy, known as the Four Seasons for Good programme. This framework shapes efforts across all properties and focuses on two key areas – planet and people – to ensure a lasting, positive impact on local ecosystems and communities.
New builds and major renovations are designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating internationally recognised standards such as LEED Gold or BREEAM Excellent, with a focus on energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction.
Each property works toward annual targets to lower energy use, cut carbon emissions and manage water more responsibly. This includes switching to energy-efficient systems, training staff, educating guests and working closely with suppliers to reduce excess packaging and unnecessary waste.
A clear emphasis is placed on reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling rates and cutting food waste by half (relative to a pre-2019 baseline) by 2030. Edible surplus is donated where possible, and used cooking oil is recycled. Kitchen teams are encouraged to work with local producers and ethically responsible suppliers.
Properties are also expected to engage with local biodiversity and conservation efforts, whether through supporting wildlife protection, minimising disruption to surrounding habitats or involving guests in sustainability-focused activities.
While the programme is global in scope, individual properties like Whistler have the flexibility to tailor their approach to the specific environmental and cultural needs of their location. Let me know if you’d like this shaped into a guest-facing summary, or worked into an itinerary or proposal.