Our Sustainability Journey
Since becoming single-use plastic-free (SUP) for the guest experience in late 2023, we have expanded our plastics alternative programme across all departments. This achievement earned us recognition as a Beyond Plastic Champion across our hotel, restaurants, bars, fitness centre, and offices.
Green Key Certified
Hamilton Princess is proud to be Bermuda’s first and only hotel to achieve certification from the globally recognized Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) through the Green Key Programme. This certification represents the highest standard of environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism industry.
Operational Highlights
Property-Wide Initiatives
- LED lighting, heat recovery systems, and energy management systems
- Reduction of Carbon Emissions: In partnership with BE Solar, we are transforming sunlight into measurable impact—offsetting the consumption of more than 6,000 barrels of oil and preventing over 3,100 metric tonnes of carbon emissions. The first phase, features 245 solar panels at Hamilton Princess, delivering clean, renewable energy for at least 30 years—setting a new standard for sustainable hospitality in Bermuda.
- Reverse osmosis water system
- Motion sensor and water conservation technologies under evaluation
- Recycled cherrywood “Do Not Disturb” signage
- Beverages served in glass, aluminum, or paper-based packaging
- Food Waste Reduction: the Orbisk food waste measurement tools have been installed in the Main and Cold Kitchens, Crown & Anchor, and Intrepid outlets. We’re currently setting up baselines for food wastage readings and inputting data into GAIA 2.0. This will provide practical insights from real-time data, helping us enhance food efficiency, save costs and promote sustainable growth.
Dining & Retail
- Elimination of single-use plastic water bottles
- Compostable and upcycled serviceware from Sustainable Agave Company
- Bamboo straws and stirrers; hay-based alternatives
- Double-insulated takeaway cups to eliminate plastic linings and sleeves
- Reusable tumblers and bottles available for purchase
- ecoSPIRITS partnership for low-waste beverage distribution
Front Office
- Bamboo key cards and mobile key access options
Guest Rooms
- Refillable bulk toiletry dispensers replacing single-use bottles
- Plastic-free or biodegradable dry amenities
- Recyclable aluminum coffee pods
- Bamboo grooming accessories
Additional Sustainable Initiatives
- Quarterly community clean-ups at our adopted site in Pembroke
- On-site bee farm supporting local pollination and biodiversity
- Elimination of plastic takeaway bags, replaced with paper alternatives
- Biodegradable and compostable takeaway packaging
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with women holding 40% of leadership roles
With the continued support of our hotel ownership and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hamilton Princess remains committed to redefining sustainable luxury in Bermuda—where environmental stewardship, community connection, and exceptional guest experiences are seamlessly integrated, advancing our journey toward net zero emissions by 2050.
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The Green Key certificate has come to represent the highest standards of excellence in the field of environmental responsibilities and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. 
