For years Sacramento hotels have been making strides in becoming more sustainable and earth-consious. We are fortunate to have a group of hoteliers who understand that our state is recognized for its environmental beauty and they work hard to maintain that recognition. For the first time in Sacramento history, Sacramento Hotels belonging to the Sacramento Hotel Association (SHA), will make it official with certification through the California Department of General Services.
Hotels will need to achieve a point score as outlined by the CA Deptartment of General Services that allows them to belong to the "California Green Loding Program." This program includes a rigorous certification program that demands strict "green" standards for each hotel property. Each property must have a written environmental policy and meet each of the program's strict seven criteria.
-Waste minimization
-Reuse/recycling
-Energy efficiency
-Conservation and management
-Waste management
-Freshwater resource management
-Hazardous materials management
-Environmentally and socially sensitive purchasing policies
Under the direction of SHA President, Steve Mammet, 75% of Sacramento hotels will achieve the minimum score outlined in the California Green Lodging Program by December 31, 2008.
We can't wait to see all the exciting changes take place at our Sacramento hotel properties!
