1% for the Planet - Classic Hotels & Resorts

Classic Hotels & Resorts Partnership with 1% for the Planet

Classic Hotels & Resorts proudly partners with 1% for the Planet, a globally-recognized alliance of businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment, as the network’s first ever hotel management company to join.

As part of Classic’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, their portfolio of hotels implement a number of green initiatives on-property, including the following:

Partnership with Proud Source Water
Compostable drink straws
Resort-wide compost & recycling education initiatives
Significant reduction of single-use paper/plastic products
Partnership with Clean the World
Bulk soap and shampoo dispensers in guest rooms
Water conservation practices
Tesla charging stations for electric cars
Local area shuttle services
Trip reduction program for associates
Recycling of obsolete electronic equipment (via ER2, over 2.5 tons to date)

“We feel it our duty to take a greater responsibility for the cost of environmental impact and our partnership with 1% for the Planet recognizes this focus. We are the first hotel management company to do so, and hope that this commitment compels fellow management companies to follow suit.

As owners and operators of over 1,300 hotel rooms in 3 states, we have a unique opportunity to achieve measurable impact through the magnification of our initiatives. With over 900 associates, and hundreds of thousands of guests each year, we are poised to make a sizeable impact in both financial contribution to our selected beneficiaries and increased awareness by our guest and associates, alike.”

John Grossman, Chief Executive Officer of Classic Hotels & Resorts

ABOUT 1% FOR THE PLANET

1% for the Planet is a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. Through business and individual memberships, 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify the impact of the network.

Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% members have given more than $175 million to environmental nonprofits to date. Today, 1% for the Planet is a network of more than 1,200 member businesses, a new and expanding core with hundreds of individual members, and thousands of nonprofit partners in more than 60 countries. Visit www.onepercentfortheplanet.org to learn more.

Classic Hotels & Resorts – 2022 Beneficiaries

Arizona Trail Association	The Arizona Trail Association (ATA) is the nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the land.
Glen Canyon Institute	Glen Canyon Institute (GCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of Glen Canyon and a free flowing Colorado River.
Grand Canyon Youth Association	Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest.
Laguna Ocean Foundation	We strive to optimize the health of Laguna’s vital coastal ecosystems through science, education and community involvement.
Monterey Bay Research Institute	Advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean.
Planet Impact Fund	The 1% for the Planet® Impact Fund at National Philanthropic Trust offers a unique philanthropic opportunity to drive positive change for our planet and future generations.
Plastic Pollution Coalitio n	Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways and oceans, and the environment.

Classic Hotels & Resorts – 2021 Beneficiaries

Arizona Trail Association	The Arizona Trail Association (ATA) is the nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the land.
Glen Canyon Institute	Glen Canyon Institute (GCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of Glen Canyon and a free flowing Colorado River.
Grand Canyon Youth Association	Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest.
Laguna Ocean Foundation	We strive to optimize the health of Laguna’s vital coastal ecosystems through science, education and community involvement.
Monterey Bay Research Institute	Advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean.

Classic Hotels & Resorts – 2020 Beneficiaries

Arizona Trail Association	The Arizona Trail Association (ATA) is the nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the land.
Grand Canyon Youth Association	Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest.
Laguna Ocean Foundation	We strive to optimize the health of Laguna’s vital coastal ecosystems through science, education and community involvement.
Monterey Bay Research Institute	Advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean.

Classic Hotels & Resorts – 2019 Beneficiaries

Plastic Pollution Coalition	Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways and oceans, and the environment.
Idaho Rivers United	The mission of Idaho Rivers United is to protect and restore the rivers of Idaho.
National Park Conservation Association	With nearly 1.4 million members and supporters, NPCA is the voice of America’s national parks, working to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations.

Classic Hotels & Resorts – 2018 Beneficiaries

Plastic Pollution Coalitio n	Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways and oceans, and the environment.
Climate Ride	Climate Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that organizes life-changing charitable biking and hiking events to raise awareness and support sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes.
The Sage School	The Sage School creates a thriving environment for students through a challenging, authentic curriculum centered on human ecology and engaging experiences designed specifically to promote self-awareness, community responsibility, and a sense of place.