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Sustainability at Sofitel Chicago

Where luxury is sustainable

At Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, we are far from being flawless, but we are strongly committed to doing better. Here are some practices we've developed so you can join us in making a difference.

Local & seasonal ingredients

  • Prioritizing locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to support community sustainability and reduce transportation impact
  • Partnering with local farms and growers to minimize packaging and incorporate fresh harvests into at least 35% of menu offerings
  • Sourcing 100% of our honey and maple syrup locally to support small-scale producers and promote biodiversity
  • Eliminating 100% of single-use plastics across all guest-facing areas and back-of-house operations.
  • Providing ongoing sustainability education and training for front- and back-of-house teams, supporting zero-waste recipes in around 80% of menu offerings
  • F&B outlets composting to reduce waste and promote sustainability

Guest Room Initiatives

  • Guestrooms utilize in-shower refillable soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion dispensers
  • Paperless checkout and key card recycling program
  • LED and compact fluorescent lightbulbs in every guestroom
  • Occupancy-sensing thermostats in guestrooms efficiently manage temperature
  • Optional conserve program includes changing linen and towels upon request only
  • Electric vehicle charging stations are available for valet parking
  • Boxed water in guestrooms instead of plastic bottles
  • Wooden guestroom key cards instead of plastic
  • Electronic guestroom menus

Meeting Space Initiatives

  • Digital meeting room signage throughout the hotel
  • Water stations in meeting spaces are equipped with carafes and reusable cups
  • Efficiently scheduled heating and cooling in meeting spaces based on daily operations
  • Paperless options for meeting planner reports and pre-conference documents
  • Reusing ice machine water to cool temperatures throughout the hotel