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Sustainability

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future at ARCOTEL Hotels

Sustainability as a Matter of Course Travelling changes the way we see the world—and with it, the expectations of our guests. ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser takes its responsibility for the environment, society, and our planet seriously and is actively committed to sustainable tourism. Our goal: to make the world a better place to live. We align our efforts with the standards of the international sustainability label Green Key, which stands for exemplary environmental responsibility in over 60 countries.

"We are convinced that businesses must take on social and environmental responsibility. At ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser, sustainability is not a temporary initiative – for us, it’s a daily commitment: #weactgreen!" sums up Dr Renate Wimmer, owner of the ARCOTEL Hotel Group.

#WEACTGREEN

Conserving resources & saving Energy

 Regular monitoring and reduction of energy, water, and waste consumption

 Annual CO2 assessment with a focus on reduction

 LED conversion in all ARCOTEL Hotels

 Unplugged: Unused rooms are offline when the key card is not inserted, switching off unnecessary
     lighting and devices, and efficient use of heating and air conditioning

 Phasing out minibars during renovations in favour of energy-saving alternatives

 

Waste reduction & recycling

 Waste separation for guests and employees

 No disposable materials: sustainable alternatives for takeaway products

 Cosmetic products in dispensers instead of single-use packaging

 No plastic: eco-friendly straws, glass bottles, and no plastic wrapping

 Reduction of individually packaged food items

 Sustainable packaging for breakfast juices

 Partnerships for food rescue, e.g. with Too Good To Go

 

Promoting sustainable mobility

 Information on public transport, cycling routes, and e-taxis

 E-charging stations in ARCOTEL hotel garages

 Annual public transport pass reimbursement for employees

 

Digital instead of paper

 Digitalisation of internal processes and invoicing via email

 Digital media box for newspapers & magazines

 Book exchange libraries in ARCOTEL Hotels

 

Fair & regional purchasing

 Hotel textiles from fair trade production

 Use of eco-friendly paper

 Focus on regional & seasonal products in gastronomy

 Vegetarian & vegan alternatives on the menu

 

Chemicals? As little as possible!

 Eco-labelled environmentally friendly cleaning products

 Use of only necessary fragrances & disinfectants

 

How can our guests help?

 "GIVE BEES A CHANCE": Room cleaning on request supports bee conservation

 Reusing towels and linens saves water and energy

 Drinking tap water instead of buying bottled water

 

Commitment beyond the hotel

 Support for social projects and charity initiatives

 Sponsorship of youth sports teams

 

Together instead of alone

 ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser has an environmental officer: the General Manager. Guests and employees
     are always welcome to share ideas and suggestions on sustainability.

 Sustainability is a team effort! Annual staff meetings and training sessions ensure awareness
     and information sharing.

ARCOTEL Sustainability – not a temporary initiative, but a daily commitment! We are delighted to work TOGETHER towards the smallest possible ecological footprint for future generations!

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Green Key Certification

Green Key is a voluntary sustainability certification program and one of the leading standards for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation in the tourism industry.
Currently, over 4,000 establishments in 60 countries have obtained the Green Key certification.

Green Key represents a promise from a business to its guests that their stay will make a contribution to environmental protection and sustainability. The high standards in environmental management and sustainability education are assessed through a rigorous application process and regular audits at the hotel. The certificate is valid for one year.

The program is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education. For more information, please visit the Green Key website (www.greenkey.global) or contact them via email at info@fee.global.

Our Green Key Certificate