Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are choosing suppliers and products that help us reduce our environmental impact while enhancing the guest experience.

• Reduced single-use plastics in a variety of ways, including:
• Bathroom amenities in refillable pump bottles.
• Water refill stations in our lobbies.
• Minibar plastic bottles replaced with glass bottles.
• Replaced plastic pens with a biodegradable paper-based product used in our conference & event spaces.
• At Portlander Restaurant & Bar, we prioritise seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and partner with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability, including HomeGrown Juice, Jina’s Fresh Produce, Scotties Meats, Zealti Ice Cream, Prana Greens and Aro Bake.

We’re building sustainability into the way we update and run the hotel.

• Installed electric vehicle charging stations for guests.
• Installed high-efficiency appliances during hotel upgrades.
• Utilise air conditioning systems with low-impact refrigerants.
• Transitioned from water-cooled to air-cooled chillers to reduce water consumption.
• Foster a culture of environmental stewardship through regular training, team engagement and community collaboration.
• Support the EVT Stretch Contributions program, enabling team members to donate to charitable organisations, including SPCA New Zealand and WWF New Zealand.

We’re choosing to respond to a changing climate, empower our people and customers to take part, and share our progress along the way.

• Introduced our Room Refresh program, rewarding guests with a $10 food & beverage voucher each night they choose to opt out of housekeeping, helping reduce water and energy consumption.
• Offer meeting room setups without notepads and pens unless requested, helping reduce unnecessary waste.
• Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, metals and most plastics across the hotel.
• Return packaging to suppliers wherever possible to support waste reduction and circular resource use.