Accelerate your hotel’s sustainability journey with GreenStep
In partnership with the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association
Businesses supported through sustainability Programs
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Programs designed specifically for hotels and resorts
EcoFund
EcoFund is a turnkey sustainability program that helps your hotel or resort fund on‐property improvements while reducing
operating costs and enhancing guest experience.
Eco-Efficiency Assessment
A deep-dive review of building
systems and operations to help you meaningfully reduce utility costs and your property’s carbon footprint.
Carbon Footprint Measurement
A comprehensive GHG analysis across all emission sources — so you can meet the growing demand
for transparency in RFPs, win more stays and reduce your impact.
Sustainability Certifications
Measure, improve, and
communicate your sustainability performance with verification and a clear roadmap based on
internationally recognized criteria.
More than sustainability.
A business advantage.
Reduce operating costs
Improve efficiency and lower utility bills through funded retrofits and upgrades.
Increase guest appeal
Stand out to corporate buyers and meet growing guest demand for sustainability.
Fund property upgrades
Finance sustainability projects through a small, guest-applied contribution.
Showcase leadership
Track and communicate results with verified impact metrics and marketing tools.
Start building your EcoFund in under 30 days.
1. Collect EcoFund fees
We help you launch with guest-facing communications and materials.
2. Accumulate your fund
Watch your EcoFund grow with each guest stay.
3. Prioritize projects
Our experts assess your property and recommend the most effective upgrades.
4. Complete upgrades
We help source contractors and apply for incentives. EcoFund pays for the project.
5. Showcase your impact
Receive annual reporting and marketing tools to promote your results.
Our programs are supported by hotel associations across Canada:
Projects that pay off.
EcoFund covers facility upgrades that demonstrate a measurable reduction in energy consumption, carbon emissions, or refining of related action plans.
✓ LED lights
✓ Sensors and controls
✓ High efficiency HVAC and water heating
✓ Building envelope improvements
✓ EV charging infrastructure
✓ Deep retrofits and engineering studies
“The feedback from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive. Our teams are excited about the hotel’s focus on reducing our carbon footprint.”
Hotel GM, Sandman Hotels
Visit us at the Ascend Marketplace
Join us at the Alberta Hotel & Lodge Association’s flagship conference. Learn more and register.
October 5-6, 2026 at Westin Calgary Airport
Ready to get started on your sustainability journey?
Book a free consultation with one of our expert team members.
