Hyatt recognized as 2009 Green Business Leader

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has been honored as a 2009 Business Leader by Keep the Sierra Green.

Keep the Sierra Green Sustainability & Waste Reduction Business Recognition Program honors and recognizes businesses and organizations who lead by example in sustainable business practices.

“Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe consistently strives to be environmentally conscientious, and we are extremely honored and proud to be recognized as a Green Business Leader by Keep the Sierra Green,” said Mark Pardue, general manager. “Through the introduction of our Green Team, a group committed to generating awareness and implementation of all things ‘green,’ we are becoming a more sustainable business from the inside out. This recognition is a testament to all that we have achieved to date, as well as what we can accomplish in the future.”

The Hyatt was recognized, along with other outstanding green businesses, during Keep the Sierra Green’s Annual Green Business Recognition Awards luncheon on Nov. 10.

In the review, Hyatt excelled in energy and water conservation as well as employee awareness categories.

Last year, the resort’s efforts included recycling 65,000 pounds of waste, and a $50,000 commitment to retrofitting the resort’s lighting, including compact fluorescent applications in all 422 guest rooms and motion sensor lighting throughout many areas.

Over the past year, Hyatt Lake Tahoe has reduced electrical consumption by 35 percent due to extensive “turn it off” programs.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has been honored as a 2009 Business Leader by Keep the Sierra Green.

Keep the Sierra Green Sustainability & Waste Reduction Business Recognition Program honors and recognizes businesses and organizations who lead by example in sustainable business practices.

“Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe consistently strives to be environmentally conscientious, and we are extremely honored and proud to be recognized as a Green Business Leader by Keep the Sierra Green,” said Mark Pardue, general manager. “Through the introduction of our Green Team, a group committed to generating awareness and implementation of all things ‘green,’ we are becoming a more sustainable business from the inside out. This recognition is a testament to all that we have achieved to date, as well as what we can accomplish in the future.”

The Hyatt was recognized, along with other outstanding green businesses, during Keep the Sierra Green’s Annual Green Business Recognition Awards luncheon on Nov. 10.

In the review, Hyatt excelled in energy and water conservation as well as employee awareness categories.

Last year, the resort’s efforts included recycling 65,000 pounds of waste, and a $50,000 commitment to retrofitting the resort’s lighting, including compact fluorescent applications in all 422 guest rooms and motion sensor lighting throughout many areas.

Over the past year, Hyatt Lake Tahoe has reduced electrical consumption by 35 percent due to extensive “turn it off” programs.