Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Awarded Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow

The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon has been honored with the prestigious Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow award at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (November 2025). This recognition highlights the hotel’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

Key Highlights of Their Sustainability Journey
- Leadership Recognition:
Sustainability Manager Mariana Domingues spearheaded initiatives that earned the award, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and sourcing local organic products

- Certifications:
First property in Portugal to achieve both Green Key (2024) and Forbes VERIFIED (2025) certifications

- Plastic-Free Operations:
Eliminated single-use plastics, replacing them with refillable and compostable alternatives

- Community Engagement:
Partnered with organizations like Reciclar e Alimentar to compost Nespresso grounds, supporting food banks through rice cultivation

- Social Responsibility:
Active in food donation programs (over 240,000 meals redistributed since 2012), beach cleanups, and sustainability talks

- Conscious Gastronomy:
At Michelin-starred CURA restaurant, over 60% of ingredients are locally and ethically sourced, with chefs practicing total product utilization

- Philosophy of Responsible Luxury:
General Manager Guilherme Costa emphasized that “true luxury can only exist when it is sustainable and exemplary for future generations”

Why This Matters
This award solidifies the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon’s role as a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality, proving that exceptional guest experiences and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand