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!
