SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Every little thing makes a difference!

GREEN KEY PROGRAM

Green Key Global is the only international certification program highlighting the actions taken by the tourist accommodation sector to reduce its environmental impact. Auberge du Lac Taureau is proud to have been awarded 3 GREEN KEYS thanks to our achievements in environmental management and social responsibility. Our management team has implemented sound environmental programs, improved management practices, training programs and technical solutions that have benefited both the environment and the local community. That's why we're committed to offering our guests responsible, sustainable tourism accommodation.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY SHOWCASE PROJECT

The Auberge du Lac Taureau is proud to be one of 5 Quebec hoteliers chosen in 2022 to participate in the circular economy showcase project. This project, in collaboration with RECYC-QUÉBEC, the Ministère du Tourisme (MTO) and the Association Hôtellerie du Québec (AHQ), aims to help tourist accommodations adopt best practices in sustainable development. This two-year project involves documenting, testing and disseminating best practices in circular economy in the tourist accommodation sector. It also involves raising awareness and mobilizing accommodation businesses, customers and citizens to adopt best practices. Hotel managers are thus encouraged to take action, and have a range of approaches at their disposal to initiate or intensify actions that preserve resources from a circular perspective.

GOOD MOVES BY AUBERGE DU LAC TAUREAU

Energy management;
- The Auberge has installed LED lights (energy-saving bulbs and lights) in the dining room, and will soon be installing more in the rest of the Auberge.
- The Auberge has installed automatic thermostats to ensure normal heating in the rooms. Any abnormal increase in heating will be balanced by these new thermostats.
- Terminals for electric cars are available to facilitate and encourage guests with this type of car to come to the Auberge for their stay.
Water management;
- 6L dual-flush toilets have been installed in the rooms to avoid wasting water.
- Showerheads have been installed to significantly reduce water flow.
Waste management;
- The Auberge composts organic foodstuffs during meal preparation in the kitchen.
- Recycling bins have been installed throughout the Auberge and in the rooms to actively encourage our guests to recycle.
Greener products;
- The Auberge has equipped itself with cleaning and hygiene products that are mostly environmentally friendly, and are also available for sale in our boutique.
Materials management;
- A sorting station for light bulbs, electronics and batteries has been installed in the staff room.

UPCOMING PROJECTS AT AUBERGE DU LAC TAUREAU

Food and beverage ;
- Restructuring of dining room chairs
- Remove all single-use products
Water management;
- Have water dispensers in common areas
  - To ban all plastic water bottles
- Water recovery in the kitchen
  - To defrost food
- Rainwater harvesting
  - To supply public toilets
  - For watering outdoor plants
  - For cleaning ATVs
- 3 water-recovery toilets
  - At reception
  - Pond pavilion
  - Garage