In the summer of 2008, The Ambrose was the first hotel in the nation to receive the United States Green Building Council’s LEED Silver Certification.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.

LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

To earn this prestigious certification, we were required to satisfy all of the prerequisites and a minimum number of points set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Existing Building rating system in the following areas:

Sustainable Sites
Eco friendly exterior maintenance practices have been implemented. Bicycle storage and changing facilities have been added to the property. A preferred parking program for Alternative vehicles is in place. Complimentary Los Angeles Metro transit passes have been added to our team member benefit package.

Water Efficiency
Annual water efficiency has been maximized to reduce the burden on our potable water supply and wastewater system. Low flow toilets and water saving faucet aerators have been installed. Sprinkler systems are adjusted according to season and garden areas have been planted with drought tolerant native species.

Energy & Atmosphere
Using the EPA Energy Star® Portfolio Manager tool,The Ambrose has demonstrated that we have established an excellent level of energy efficiency for the building and systems and received a rating of 99 (60 points necessary to qualify). All electronics and systems throughout the hotel are Energy Star Certified and 15% of our annual energy use is offset with offsite renewable energy credits. Efficient compact fluorescent lighting throughout.

Materials and Resources
A guest room recycling program is in place. 75% of all waste is recycled or composted. A sustainable purchasing program has been implemented in an effort to reduce the impacts of pollution caused by virgin resource extraction and processing. All Ambrose team members are encouraged to reduce waste by reducing consumption of all disposable materials, composting all organic materials and fully utilizing all materials prior to their disposal.

Indoor Environmental Air Quality
The Ambrose considers our housekeeping team to be one of our best defenses against poor indoor air quality concerns. A thorough green cleaning program is in place. Eco friendly non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products are used throughout the hotel. Our sustainable purchasing plan also includes low VOC paints, sealants and adhesives.

Innovation in Upgrades, Operations and Maintenance
The Ambrose offers complimentary shuttle services to guests using a bio-diesel powered London Taxi. An eco team has been created. Our mission is to serve our fellow teammates and guests by providing accurate, meaningful, up to date information on our company’s sustainable practices and policies. Through dedicated team work and effective communication, we hope to empower all Ambrose staff members to reach and maintain all of our program’s environmental goals.

Wherever possible we will strive to reduce our environmental footprint and minimize our company’s negative impact on the world around us. All Ambrose employees are asked to take pollution control, waste management, energy consumption, recycled material content and resource conservation into consideration.