Scout Capital Real Estate Development & Acquisition Company

Scout On Sustainability

Scout Real Estate Capital is a committed hospitality industry leader and public educator on sustainability. We provide our guests with unique, high quality experiences, while celebrating the local character of the communities we operate in and minimizing the impact on the environment. For each resort location, Scout has developed a comprehensive sustainability plan which encompasses environmental, economic and social strategies.

Environmental Sustainability
In each location, Scout commits to protect the environment by reducing our consumption and impact on natural resources.

Conserve Energy & Water

§ Implement sustainable building techniques and renewable energy strategies to reduce energy needs and carbon emissions

§ Use energy-efficient appliances

§ Install low-flow plumbing fixtures, efficient irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting systems and wastewater treatment systems

§ Establish eco-friendly housekeeping policies

§ Take action to become carbon neutral on all properties

Build Quality Resorts

§ Set a goal of LEED Gold standards for new construction

§ Provide healthy resort environments that are well designed to serve the needs of guests and employees

Reduce Waste

§ Implement resort-wide recycling, reuse and waste reduction strategies to minimize landfill waste

Green Our Partnerships

§ Aim to source all products from companies with socially responsible business practices

§ Work creatively with suppliers to provide guests with eco-sensitive products

Economic Sustainability
Scout’s sustainability efforts reach beyond environmental protection and include business practices that promote economic sustainability. Companies and communities must be economically sustainable in order to continue promoting environmental and social endeavors.

Fair and Family-Friendly Employment Practices

§ Favorable employment practices and fair living wages are key to attracting a diverse and talented work force

Affordable Employee Housing

§ Scout provides affordable housing for employees at every project the company completes

Buying Pool for Employees

§ Scout will leverage the hotel’s buying power to pass on cost savings to employees

Education and Training for Local Businesses

§ Each project will establish a local business incubation center to train and grow local vendors

Social Sustainability
Social sustainability is essential to preserving the culture and natural heritage of a community. Scout recognizes its responsibility to respond to and reinvest in the communities where we operate.

Preserve and Enhance the Sense of Place

§ Design properties that respond to the native environment and reflect local architecture

§ Support community arts and crafts and connect guests to local experiences through programming

Buy Local

§ Provide local products where economically feasible in Scout’s operations

§ Feature signature dishes in our restaurants that incorporate locally grown ingredients

Reinvest in the Community

§ Invest in the local communities through charitable giving, donated products and volunteerism

Raise Environmental Awareness to Help Preserve Local Resources

§ Provide education centers to share our sustainability efforts with guests, staff and community members

§ Develop innovative, on-site solutions that promote sustainability and effect positive environmental change

Scout will regularly review operational practices and report on performance metrics to ensure we are achieving our sustainability goals.

To view a short video on Scout's sustainable project on Nantucket click here

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