English
·
At Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford, we are committed to constantly redefine our hospitality experience while demonstrating our values towards sustainability.
We aim to achieve our sustainability goals through collaborating with partners to enhance corporate social responsibility, working with our staff to implement green initiatives and inviting our guests to experience our values on sustainability at Fairmont Singapore & adjacent sister property, Swissôtel The Stamford.
Furthermore, we are proud to have maintained our GSTC Certification for both 2024 and 2025, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sets globally recognised standards that empower the travel industry to drive positive change while protecting the environment and supporting local communities. Guided by the GSTC’s four pillars—Sustainable Management, Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Environmental impacts—we continue to innovate and lead in responsible tourism. Curious how we’re making a difference? Dive into our initiatives and discover the meaningful steps we take to shape a greener, more thoughtful future in travel.
The first ever Aquaponics Farm on premise in the hospitality industry.
Since 2019, our Aquaponics Farm has supplied an estimated 30% of vegetables and 10% of fresh fish needs across Fairmont Singapore every month. From 2022, we harvested around 2,300kg of vegetables and herbs, and 950kg of fish from our Aquaponics Farm. We have hosted over 2,000 visitors at our Aquaponics Farm since 2019.
Farm-To-Table at Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford
Our Seasonal Aquaponics Tilapia is one of many dishes prepared and served with fresh ingredients sourced from our Aquaponics Farm. Have a taste of these fresh produce used in dishes and beverages at The Stamford Brasserie, SKAI, JAAN by Kirk Westaway and Asian Market Café and when you attend events at the Raffles City Convention Centre.
Have a look at our farm feature on Channel News Asia (CNA).
Read more about our farm here, and for booking enquiries click here to find out more.
At our restaurants, we incorporate technology to track food waste with our partner Lumitics. Through it, it brings benefits like optimised production, preserves yield rates, smarter purchase of ingredients, and better menu engineering.
To read more about Lumitics – World’s most seamless smart food waste tracker, read this link to find out more.
There are 3 valorisers machines with a combined capacity of 800kg installed, which converts 80% of food waste to vapour and is released. The remaining 20% becomes substrate that has successfully converted into fish food.
Simplified step by step process of how the Valoriser converts food waste to fish food.
With the valoriser, we are able to save approximately close to 100,000kg of food waste annually.
With two vibrant buffet restaurants — Asian Market Café and CLOVE — offering a wide array of lunch and dinner selections, we’re proud to partner with Treatsure to further our sustainability efforts at our restaurants. On selected days and times, guests can purchase a bento box near the end of the buffet to pack their preferred items, helping to reduce food waste in a meaningful and delicious way. With this collaboration, we reduced over 2,500kg of food waste annually.
Furthermore, the pastries and bread from the buffets are donated to Food from the Heart, and surplus from the different events go to Food Bank & other charities. Till 2024, we have donated close to 14,000kg of pastries and bread to these organizations.
In our kitchens, we have Nor:disk commercial dishwashers which can clean and sanitise within 3 minutes. Despite being quick and efficient, it actually reduces water, energy, chemicals, and time. In the washing process, the dishwashers can reduce the total volume and overall consumption in the pot-wash area by an average of 70% compared to manual pot washing.
Furthermore, less time is required to wash the dishes, we are able to get more done in less time with hourly capacities ranging up to 192 GN 1/1. Every day, we save:
In our hotels, we provide Nespresso machines and capsules in all our rooms. To avoid the wastage of the capsules, we recycle the capsules, resulting in an average of 110,000 capsules recycled annually in both hotels.
The capsules are shipped to nearby countries with aluminum recycling plants and are made into Victorinox Swiss Army Knives, Caran D’Ache Pens, and Rex Peelers.
We are deeply committed to embedding sustainability across our key operations and practices, continually striving to make a meaningful impact.
With our Eco Serve line of waterless and cableless “chafing dishes,” in operation, we can optimise our operations, reduce our carbon footprint, and support environmental protection efforts.
Instead of the typical catering which requires a tray of water and a constant fire to keep the food warm, Eco Serve uses hotplate technology which eliminates the need for water, so colleagues don’t waste energy filling, eating or transporting water to and from the buffet.
Through this innovative technology, in 2024 we reduced Carbon emissions by 21 tonnes, prevented 6,283kg of waste from going to landfill, and saved 427,050 litres of water.
In our guest rooms, we changed our toiletries to be made of sustainable materials such as bamboo and wood. For our shower gels, we changed them to larger dispensers. Through this, we divert 507,079kg of plastic waste from landfills annually.
The in room sensors are able to detect the presence of guests, and curtains are drawn when no one is in the room, so as to conserve energy. When there is no activity detected, the appliances are automatically powered down after 20 minutes.
There is a Green Mode available on the Air Conditioning switch as well.
In our guest rooms, we provide TWG biodegradable teabags which are made from 100% recyclable packaging, not single use plastic.
SwissPro, made with over 90 years of manufacturing background and 20 years of proven service in Asia, is available in all Fairmont Hotel rooms and available at Raffles City Convention Centre. This eliminates all single-use plastic in guest rooms and guest-facing areas, eliminating about 4,997kg of plastic bottles per year.
At Swissôtel, each guest room is equipped with a freshwater dispenser, and we invite and encourage you to join us on this green journey by bringing your own bottles for refill or using the glass bottles in your rooms. Our filtered drinking water provides a convenient and eco-friendly option, reducing plastic waste by 17,540kg yearly.
In total, we have reduced 1.5 million single-use plastic bottles per year — enough to fill nearly 3 football fields!
At Swissôtel The Stamford, we encourage guests to reuse the linens and towels. For longer-staying guests, we offer the option for them to reuse their linens, and for each day of reuse, they will be awarded with $20 nett credits which can be used for our Spa, Restaurant and Bars, and Laundry Services.
We sold bears on Fairmont at Home to help create awareness on the simple but deeply meaningful act of wish-granting for terminally ill patients. 400 Bears were used to decorate 2024’s Christmas tree to showcase our support for the cause.
All proceeds from the campaign goes to Ambulance Wish Singapore and will be used to fulfil the final wishes of the terminally ill.
For Christmas 2023, guests were able to purchase a “Wishes start here” teddy bear for S$50.
All proceeds collected were donated to Make a Wish to help create grand experiences that deliver life-changing joy for children with critical illnesses.
For guests who are interested in transportation / limousine services, we have a BYD E6 Electric Vehicle available, apart from the usual Mercedes and MPV we provide.
At the carpark, there are EV charging stations available as well.
We collaborated with ChopValue Singapore to create Christmas trees made from chopsticks — a meaningful alternative to the traditional Christmas trees. Crafted from nearly 800,000 upcycled chopsticks, these trees are not only visually striking but also environmentally conscious. Designed for repeated use over more than three years, they are easy to dismantle and store, making them a practical and planet-friendly choice for the festive season. Even beyond their holiday life, these materials can be further recycled into furniture or unique gifts, extending their sustainability journey. Through this initiative, we’ve helped to save approximately 39,000kg of carbon emissions, showing that even holiday décor can make a big impact.
In November 2023, we ran an exhibition for famed artist Yip Yew Chong, featuring his most ambitious project to date – a 60 metres painting of Singapore in the 60s and 70s. For the exhibition, it was a complimentary entry with an estimated 12,000 to 14,000 visitors, including President Tharman and Mrs. Tharman.
For our Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members, they can participate in a private tour with artist Mr. Yip. Within 2 weeks, it was fully subscribed by 500~ members.
Discover more about the full exhibition and gain deeper insights by clicking here.
In early 2025, ANTI:DOTE hosted a thoughtfully curated afternoon tea experience that celebrated Singapore’s rich heritage through the lens of art and culinary storytelling. Inspired by the works of Lim Tze Peng – Cultural Medallion recipient and one of Singapore’s most esteemed artists, the experience paid tribute to his lifelong dedication to preserving local culture through art.
Launched alongside Mr. Lim’s new collection in January 2025, the interiors of ANTI:DOTE were adorned with his original pieces, creating an immersive environment that honoured the nation’s history and spirit. Guests were surrounded by visual expressions of Singapore’s evolving identity, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on the nation’s journey.
The specially designed menu blended artistry with culinary innovation, drawing inspiration from Mr. Lim’s work and the stories behind them. Each dish was a thoughtful interpretation of tradition, crafted to celebrate the connection between Singapore’s past and present.
At Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, sustainability is at the heart of what we do — from reducing our carbon footprint and minimising food waste to supporting our local community and preserving Singapore’s rich heritage. Through thoughtful initiatives and meaningful collaborations, we are committed to shaping a future where luxury hospitality and responsible living go hand in hand. We invite you to continue exploring our efforts and stories by reading our other sustainability blogs.
This article was first published on 22 September 2020
Join us on our official channels for the exclusive updates and offers.
