Palais des congres de Montreal

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

In addition to our daily efforts to minimize our environmental footprint, we are one of the first convention centres in the Americas to have a carbon-neutral building. In addition, events organizers can offset their own event footprint by enrolling in Palais Boréal, our carbon offset program for events. In collaboration with Planetair, a recognized leader in climate change awareness and GHG offsets, we have put in place an innovative carbon offset program for event organizers and participants.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

We kindly invite you to contact Veronique Allard, our full-time service manager responsible of sustainable development, at veronique.allard@congresmtl.com.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

In partnership with our exclusive supplier Capital Catering, drinks sold in plastic containers have been replaced with more eco-friendly alternatives.

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

75% of our energy comes from hydroelectricity (green energy) produced locally in the province of Quebec.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

Yes

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Kindly find public reporting information about our social initiatives by following this link (page 71 and 78): https://congresmtl.com/pdf/PCM_RA_2020-2021.pdf (French only)

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

In 2021-2022. a bronze certification was awarded by Women in Governance, highlighting the Palais des congrès’ commitment to parity through concrete measures that have been implemented within its units.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Kindly contact Marie-Lou Faucher, Director of Talent and Culture, at marie-lou.faucher@congresmtl.com.