Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, we strive to operate responsibly within the local community and environment. Below are some of the initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Four Seasons for Good efforts.
our initiatives
- The Resort has been awarded 4 Keys from Green Key Global, a third-party certification program for hospitality properties.
- The Resort is the Leeward Coast’s first "Blue Zones Project Approved worksite," recognizing efforts to create a work atmosphere that inspires, encourages and promotes well-being, including a weekly Farmer’s Market with nearby Kahumana Farms, employee yoga classes, healthy food options in the employee restaurant, a new mother’s area, easy access to fitness programs and self-monitoring health equipment.
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available for guest use.
- The Resort measures and tracks energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste generation through the Four Seasons global utility management system.
- Vegan and vegetarian menu items are available.
- Linens and towels are replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested.
- The Resort includes on-site solar generation infrastructure that supplies electricity for operations.
- Guest room controls and building systems support optimizing energy consumption throughout the property, including through the use of automatic air conditioning shut off when lanai sliding doors are open.
- Irrigation systems and landscaping are designed to optimize water use, through the use of irrigation timers and drought-resistant plants.
- LED lighting is in place throughout the Resort.
- Building systems and fixtures support optimizing water consumption throughout the property, including in guest rooms and laundry operations.
- Single-use plastics, including water bottles, bathroom amenities and takeaway food packaging, have been replaced with non-plastic alternatives.
- An on-site water filtration and bottling system from Boomerang Water reduces waste from water bottles.
- A recycling program is in place.
- Organic waste is diverted from landfill and donated to local farmers for use as pig feed.
- Cooking oil is recycled into biofuel by a third-party provider.
- End of life linens and terry are upcycled into cleaning rags and drop cloths.
- Seasonal menu items are available, including ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
- The Resort serves cage-free eggs.
- A food waste reduction program is in place, including AI-enabled tools to identify, monitor and reduce food waste.
- Surplus food is donated to the local community.
- The Resort supports local biodiversity and conservation efforts, including through employee-led tree planting with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods.
- Integrated pest management has been implemented in landscaping practices, prioritizing biological controls over the use of chemicals, with no chemicals used near koi ponds or ocean.
- Complimentary reef-friendly sun care products are available for guests.
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including embarking on a spiritual journey to Ka’ena Point, immersing themselves in on-site, artisan-guided workshops, hiking to several spots throughout the island or visiting landmarks such as Pearl Harbor, Bishop Museum, ’Iolani Palace and the Honolulu Museum of Art.
- Local artists and artisans are featured throughout the Resort as part of the #FSWayfinders program, including Lauhala weavers, resin painters, hula performers and live musicians.
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training.
- Employees volunteer in the local community through community outreach, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (HLTA) Visitor Industry Charity Walk and Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.
- The Resort partners with Ko Olina Resorts and Hawaii Food Bank to deliver over 1,000 dinners to families in need during Thanksgiving.
- Treatments at Naupaka Spa draw inspiration from a rich healing history at Ko Olina.
- The Malama ("to care for") program rewards guests who participate in selected volunteer programs during their stay with a USD 250 Resort credit.
- The Resort prioritizes sourcing from suppliers that meet our environmental and social procurement criteria.
- Suppliers are encouraged to reduce unnecessary packaging and deliver products in reusable containers.
- The Resort’s on-property boutique features local products.
Four Seasons for Good
Four Seasons is committed to building upon our company’s strong history of supporting our communities through our Four Seasons for Good program.