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  • 2016 HANYC Sustainability Awards

    Please complete the form below to provide details about your submission.

  • The HANYC awards identify and honor New York City hotels that are leaders in environmentally friendly lodging practices and socially responsible initiatives. Now in its third year, the HANYC awards was developed with Great Forest, a leading sustainability consultancy working with the Hotel Association’s Sustainability Committee. Read a Q&A With Hervé Houdré about the awards.

    Questions? Email Maya Shenkman: shenkman@greatforest.com

    * Previous winners and past applicants are invited to apply - tell us what's new! 

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  • Sustainability Policy and Efforts

  • 1. Is there a Green Team or committee in place?
  • 2. Does the property have any certifications? (LEED, Green Globe, ENERGY STAR label, etc)
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  • Metrics/Data

  • 6. Waste (Metrics/Data collected for 2015)

    Please indicate data for the programs below.  This can also be attached as a separate document.

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  • 7. Water Conservation (Metrics/Data collected for 2014/2015)

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  • 8. Energy Conservation (Metrics/Data collected for 2014/2015)

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  • 9. Material Donation (Metrics/Data collected for 2015)

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  • Additional Initiatives

  • 11. Additional Sustainability Initiatives

    Check all that apply. Check YES or NO if a tracking or metrics reporting system has been implemented:

  • a) Sustainable Purchasing Policy (Cleaners, Chemicals, Paints etc.)
  • b) Sustainable Purchasing Support (Local, Organic, reusable.)
  • c) Linen and Towel Reuse Program
  • d) Green in-room features (Recyclable, biodegradable, cruelty free)
  • e) Indoor Energy features (lighting, detectors, machinery, shut off systems)
  • f) Outdoor Green features (green roof, renewable energy, design)
  • 12. Tracking and audits are performed to verify efficiency of Equipment, Lighting and Machinery.
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  • In-House Training and Guest Communications

  • 13a) Staff was trained on recycling regulations and correct material handling/disposal.
  • 13b) Staff was trained on hazardous and universal material handling. (fluorescents, electronics and battery disposal)
  • 13c) Staff was trained on implementing and following energy reduction policies (thermostats, lighting, water use).
  • 13d) Staff was trained on waste reduction policies (Reducing use of linens, towels, supplies)
  • 13e) Caterers, contractors, florists and vendors are advised of hotel green policies: (waste disposal, energy efficiency and recycling)
  • 13f) Conference, banquet and event planners are assisted with information, recycling bins and waste reduction while at the property.
  • 13g) Guests are made aware of sustainability programs at the property, in the rooms and public spaces.

  • Community Support and Responsibility

  • 15. Please list Organizations you work with regularly, length of time and level of support.

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