Fogo Island Inn
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Added 16 October 2026. Brand statements are attributed; these details do not establish a new score.
- Brand Name
- Fogo Island Inn
Source · 2026-10-13T18:52:33.663898+00:00Experience all-inclusive hospitality at Fogo Island Inn, where 100% of operating surpluses are reinvested into the community.
- Registration number
- 85883 0904 RR0001
Source · 2026-10-13T18:52:33.663898+00:00Shorefast is a registered Canadian charity (#85883 0904 RR0001)
- Register
- Shorefast
Source · 2026-10-13T18:52:33.663898+00:00Shorefast is a registered Canadian charity (#85883 0904 RR0001)
- Registration country
- Canada
Source · 2026-10-13T18:52:33.663898+00:00Fogo Island Inn is a community-centred social business and an initiative of Shorefast , a Canadian charity
Fogo Island Inn is a 29-room inn owned by the charity Shorefast, which reinvests all operating surpluses in the island community.
Google reviews
Google rating · 4.5/5 · 287 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 67.5%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
Heat comes mainly from 69 solar thermal panels feeding in-floor radiant heating, with wood boilers as backup, hydro electricity, heat recovery ventilators, triple-pane equivalent glazing and induction cooking (regenerative practices page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Water, level 3/4.
Rooftop rainwater is stored in a 40,000-litre cistern for toilets, and the inn was the first hotel in Newfoundland to treat wastewater ecologically.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 4/4.
The kitchen follows an 80/20 rule, with 80% of ingredients fished, farmed, hunted or harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador, including Ocean Wise handline cod.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
Built with local yellow birch and black spruce, rooftop rocks gathered on the island, a low-impact foundation that cut concrete, and site paths that kept an ancient footpath.
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | During construction the mosses, grasses and plants on the site were collected and replanted afterwards. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | Heat comes mainly from 69 solar thermal panels feeding in-floor radiant heating, with wood boilers as backup, hydro electricity, heat recovery ventilators, triple-pane equivalent glazing and induction cooking (regenerative practices page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | Rooftop rainwater is stored in a 40,000-litre cistern for toilets, and the inn was the first hotel in Newfoundland to treat wastewater ecologically. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | Guests get refillable steel bottles and reusable bags; composting is still being explored. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 4/4 · Measured share published, at least 80% from own land or named local producers, or at least 90% certified organic | 15 / 15 points | The kitchen follows an 80/20 rule, with 80% of ingredients fished, farmed, hunted or harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador, including Ocean Wise handline cod. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | Built with local yellow birch and black spruce, rooftop rocks gathered on the island, a low-impact foundation that cut concrete, and site paths that kept an ancient footpath. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The inn publishes an Economic Nutrition label showing where guests' money goes, but no environmental audit or certification. Source · 2026-10-29 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.9/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 21.3%
Green flags
- Linen, towels and mattresses, level 3/4.
The regenerative practices page says rooms and dining spaces use flax based linen instead of cotton, and the mattresses use GOTS and GOLS certified organic materials, though towels are not covered.
“In rooms and dining spaces, we use earth-friendly flax-based linen, instead of cotton.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as pure water | 6.25 / 25 points | The regenerative practices page says refillable steel water bottles are provided, but it does not name the drinking water source or any filtering. “We provide refillable steel water bottles, as well as recyclable to-go cups and cutlery and reusable bags or backpacks for excursions or off-site dining.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The regenerative practices page says 80 percent of ingredients come from Newfoundland and Labrador, which is a local share and does not state organic sourcing. “Our team follows the 80/20 rule: 80% of ingredients they use are fished, farmed, hunted, or harvested from Newfoundland and Labrador.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 3/4 · All bed linen and towels 100% plant fibre with composition stated, natural fibre or natural latex mattresses | 7.5 / 10 points | The regenerative practices page says rooms and dining spaces use flax based linen instead of cotton, and the mattresses use GOTS and GOLS certified organic materials, though towels are not covered. “In rooms and dining spaces, we use earth-friendly flax-based linen, instead of cotton.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The regenerative practices page says heat recovery ventilators keep indoor air fresher, which is mechanical ventilation, and no smoke free policy is stated. “The air inside the property is kept healthier, cleaner, and more comfortable by heat recovery ventilators (HRVs).” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
3.2/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 55%
Green flags
- Ownership and control, level 3/4.
The Our Radical Approach page says the inn is an initiative of Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity whose profits are reinvested on Fogo Island, and the founder was born and raised on the island.
“Fogo Island Inn is a community-centred social business and an initiative of Shorefast”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Community benefit, level 3/4.
The inn reinvests all operating surpluses through Shorefast programmes and names local suppliers such as Fogo Island Fish and the Fogo Island Co-Op, though no revenue share figure was found.
“All operating surpluses are reinvested in the community of Fogo Island through Shorefast's programs and initiatives.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Culture and heritage, level 3/4.
The rooms page says guest rooms carry furniture and textiles made by Fogo Island artisans and makers, and Shorefast runs heritage restoration and an arts residency programme.
“All guest rooms are adorned with handcrafted furniture and textiles made by Fogo Island’s artisans and makers.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 3/4 · Locally, Black or Indigenous owned and run, family or community held, confirmed by a public record or interview | 22.5 / 30 points | The Our Radical Approach page says the inn is an initiative of Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity whose profits are reinvested on Fogo Island, and the founder was born and raised on the island. “Fogo Island Inn is a community-centred social business and an initiative of Shorefast” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The FAQ says many experiences are led by Fogo Islanders, but the site gives no share of local staff or pay information. “Many experiences are led by Fogo Islanders and do not need to be booked in advance.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The inn reinvests all operating surpluses through Shorefast programmes and names local suppliers such as Fogo Island Fish and the Fogo Island Co-Op, though no revenue share figure was found. “All operating surpluses are reinvested in the community of Fogo Island through Shorefast's programs and initiatives.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The regenerative practices page says the inn was sited so an ancient footpath could be preserved, which does not confirm public access. “We chose the Inn site and designed access paths in such a way that we could preserve an ancient footpath.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 3/4 · Heritage conserved and interpreted with the community, makers paid | 7.5 / 10 points | The rooms page says guest rooms carry furniture and textiles made by Fogo Island artisans and makers, and Shorefast runs heritage restoration and an arts residency programme. “All guest rooms are adorned with handcrafted furniture and textiles made by Fogo Island’s artisans and makers.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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