Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is respectful of its location within the pristine environment of Canada's first national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are committed to promoting environmentally conscious procedures and practices. By hosting your meeting here, you are supporting an organization that holds environmental responsibility as a priority.
Hotel Association Green Key Eco-Rating Program
Since 2009, Banff Centre has been awarded 4 Green Keys from the Green Key Global eco-rating program. This certification is based on the results of a comprehensive environmental audit, where participating properties are awarded a 1 to 5 Green Key rating. To learn more about the program and evaluation, visit Green Key Global online.
Audubon Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program
Banff Centre is a Green Leaf™ Eco-Rated Member, with 4 Green Leaf status. This rating confirms that the Centre is taking substantial steps towards environmental improvement by adopting industry best practices for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and pollution prevention in all areas of its operations and management.
IACC - Green Star
Members of the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) are required to update the status of their adherence to applicable tenets in the Code on an annual basis and IACC recognizes three tiers of participation. When IACC members sign the Code of Sustainability, they certify that their organization supports IACC's Environmental Policy and they join with other members in striving for more sustainable, environmentally responsible industry policies and practices. Banff Centre has achieved the Gold Star, meeting 85% of the Code.
The way we see the world shapes the way we treat it.
What Can I Do?, The David Suzuki Reader