Our Policies


Our Environmental / Local Purchasing Policy Policies

 

Purpose

Le Cantlie Suites Hotel has developed this environmental purchasing policy to encourage the purchase and use of materials, products, and services that incorporate environmental, social, community, and performance goals.


Scope

Preference will be given to suppliers that meet robust third-party social and environmental certification criteria. Where reasonable, all significant suppliers should meet one or more of the following standards:

Certified B Corporation
Certified California Green Business
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified 
Energy Star Certified
Other rigorous and independent third-party certifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
When price and quality are equal, preference will also be given to independent, woman, or minority-owned suppliers physically located within 150 miles of Le Cantlie Suites Hotel ’s location in Montreal.

Le Cantlie Suites Hotel actively reduces its need for ongoing consumables.  Remaining purchases are evaluated for sustainability, such as paper materials (business cards, printer paper, envelopes, files, etc.) that meet one or more of the following criteria:

At least 50% post-consumer recycled material
At least 50% rapidly renewable materials
At least 50% materials harvested or extracted and processed within 500 miles
At least 50% FSC certified paper products
In addition, Le Cantlie Suites Hotel must only procure necessary equipment.  Of those necessities, Le Cantlie Suites Hotel must encourage the purchase of sustainable durable goods. These include:

Environmentally sustainable, electric-powered equipment, including office equipment, appliances, external power adapters, televisions, and other audio-visual equipment, must be ENERGY STAR certified, when feasible.
Secondhand electronics and equipment will be purchased when possible.
Environmentally preferable or secondhand furniture should be purchased, where feasible.
 

Goals

Le Cantlie Suites Hotel must maintain sustainable purchasing that adheres to the criteria above for at least 80% of the total annual purchase of applicable ongoing consumable materials and durable goods, as deemed feasible.

Procedures and Strategies:

Le Cantlie Suites Hotel will be responsible for working with vendors to identify environmentally preferable products that meet the needs of the facility and operations.


Time Period This policy will remain in effect going forwards from January 1, 2018.

 

 


Equality & Diversity Policy


Hotel Le Cantlie Suites is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce.  It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.

 

This policy reinforces our commitment to providing equality and fairness to all in our employment and not provide less favourable facilities or treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, or sex and sexual orientation. We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

 

All employees, no matter whether they are part-time, full-time, or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. When Hotel Le Cantlie Suites selects candidates for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, it will be on the basis of their aptitude and ability.

 

All employees will be given help and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilise their unique talents. Therefore, the skills and resources of our organisation will be fully utilised, and we will maximise the efficiency of our whole workforce.

 

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites commitments:

 

  • To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all team members are recognised and valued.
  • To create a working environment that promotes dignity and respect for every employee.
  • To not tolerate any form of intimidation, bullying, or harassment, and to discipline those that breach this policy.
  • To make training, development, and progression opportunities available to all staff.
  • To promote equality in the workplace, which Hotel Le Cantlie Suites believes is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
  • To encourage anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination to raise their concerns so we can apply corrective measures.
  • To encourage employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • To regularly review all our employment practices and procedures so that fairness is maintained at all times.
     

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites will inform all employees that an equality and diversity policy is in operation and that they are obligated to comply with its requirements and promote fairness in the workplace. The policy will also be drawn to the attention of funding agencies, stakeholders, customers, employees, learners, and job applicants.

 

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites equality and diversity policy is fully supported by senior management and has been agreed to by its employees.

 

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites policy will be monitored and reviewed annually to ensure that equality and diversity is continually promoted in the workplace.