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Refer to the case below to answer the following questions: 1. Michael Pace, the Kimpton Hotel's Director of Environmental Programs was "determined to walk the talk regarding their commitment to environmental responsibility".
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Running head: KIMPTON HOTELS
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Kimpton Hotels
Name
Institution
KIMPTON HOTELS
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Kimpton Hotels
Walk the Talk
Kimpton is indeed ‘walking the talk’ since the hotel chain has implemented new
innovative ways of ensuring that it meets its environmental commitment and corporate social
responsibility. The company is promoting environmentally friendly approaches such as reducing
water wastage by installing toilets that use less water, high pressure/low flow showerheads and
sink aerators. Considering that it is an established chain with 39 hotels in Canada and North
America, the initiatives have a significant effect in reducing the company’s carbon footprint. It
also united the portfolio under a single brand as a means of improving the value and also
ensuring that all units are focused on supporting the company’s corporate social responsibility
(Kimpton, 2019a). The company has introduced in a wide array of practices that improves its
relations with the public, such as a wine hour that is hosted at every hotel, and it has earned a
perfect score of 100% for Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for ten years
running.
The Kimpton is “walking the talk” since it has established itself as the first boutique hotel.
Its initiatives have proven beneficial and successful both in regards to business and
environmental benef...