Green Meetings

As part of the Autograph Collection of hotels in the Marriott International portfolio, the Grand Hotel maintains the company’s aspiration to be a global leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment and create economic opportunities around the world, in the communities where we work and live.

Meetings and Events:

• 100% Recycled Notepads
• Pens made from recycled materials
• Eco-Friendly Water Service
• Meeting Room Recycling
• On-Line Event Menus
• Recyclable Box Lunch Program
• Paperless billing

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

• Property Management System controls public space HVAC.
• Guest room HVAC automatically shuts off when patio doors are opened.
• Cooling towers recycle water used to cool condensers on HVAC chillers.
• Guest room lighting automatically shuts off when guests leave the room.
• Eliminated harmful chemicals from cleaning supplies (99.8% phosphate-free).
• Low-flow sinks & toilets.
• A certified organic skincare line.
• Paper, plastic, aluminum, batteries, steel, wood pallets, light bulbs, cork, and printer cartridges are recycled.
• Recycled over 125 tons of glass (since November 2008).
• Recycling cardboard in the bailer system.
• Styrofoam free.
• 15% reduction of landfill tonnage year over year (since November 2008).
• Utilizing retention ponds for irrigation vs. city water.
• Providing green buffer areas to protect local habitats.
• Grow fresh produce & herbs in the Chef’s Garden used in meal preparation.
• Compost all vegetation debris for use in the landscape
• Locally sourced produce, honey, meats & cheese, and source local vendors including the pottery used in the Grand Steakhouse.
• Audubon Society Certified Resort & Golf Club.
• ESCOC & Baldwin County Environmental Achievement Awards 2008-2009.
• Certified Alabama Eco-Star.
• Regular participants in Mobile Bay Coastal Clean-up & Weeks Bay Estuary Clean-up efforts.

Our Guest Room services include:

• Replaced light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs
• Installed low-flow showerheads and toilets
• Introduced water/energy-saving linen program
• Operates the most ENERGY STAR® certified properties in the industry, as part of Marriott's portfolio of brands
• Involves its global workforce in eco-volunteerism