Outline
All BHC employees are given an easy access opportunity to donate money for 12 days over the Christmas season

Goal
Raise funds for local non-profits, BHC matches all funds raised

Method
An anonymous envelope system was created and is facilitated by each restaurant

Outcome
Since this program began in 2016, BHC staff have donated over $12,000 of their own money which was matched by Banff Hospitality Collective for a total of over $24,000

Outline
Participate in the #strawssuck movement

Goal
Eliminate plastic straws from all BHC venues, educate staff and guests

Method
Stop ordering plastic straws. For guests who want a straw, provide eco-friendly options. Work with our suppliers to urge them to source us eco friendly options.

Outcome
100% of BHC venues are plastic straw free. Compostable straws in select drinks, or upon request. We had a heck of a time sourcing the perfect compostable straw, and some venues are just cycling through the remaining biodegradable ones (we no longer source these as they don't break down entirely). Staff education/dialogue continues to be challenging, but the participation & response has been AMAZING. 

Outline
Facilitate an organized SPCA Volunteer Day on the day of the BHC Christmas party when all our venues are closed

Goal
Give BHC staff the opportunity to donate their time to an amazing local non-profit organization

Outcome
The 2017 day was at capacity at 23 BHC volunteers. Together they donated 135 hours

Outline
Salaried managers will be paid to give back.Each of our venues will be allocated 5 paid days leave to volunteer their time with a local non-profit. 

Goal
Donate time to organizations who need it and get our managers involved in the community!

Method
Research existing volunteer opportunities in the Bow Valley. Create new ones as well. 

Outcome
This could equal 480 hours donated per year. Stay tuned! 

Outline
Do a better job with our venue organics composting programs

Goal
We aim to divert as much organic waste as possible from landfills to Banff's centralized composting facility

Method
We are examining the specific needs for each of our venues, identifying the barriers to having seamless diversion programs in place and creating individual action plans to overcome the barriers.

Outcome
This is ongoing… 2 of our venues have very well run organics programs. We have commenced an action plan for one venue and the results are positive so far! We addressed space constraints, signage & staff training. We will measure the outcomes of this project before we move onto the next.

Outline
Cleaning up the streets of Banff to show our staff and community how much we care about the environment and this town.

Goal
To keep our beautiful mountain town clean!

Method
Organize a 2 hour clean up once a month that targets a different area of Banff townsite. Provide our staff with supplies and maps of clean up zones. 

Outcome
There has been an overwhelming staff participation in the clean up Staff have brought along their children, pets and parents to assist in the clean up!