Single-use plastic-free rooms
- Large soap dispensers in the bathrooms instead of small bottles
- Elimination of plastic toothbrush cups
- Bin liners made from corn starch
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Our CSR Strategy
We believe in real, concrete, and collective measures for sustainability
CSR stands for "Corporate Social Responsibility" and describes our contribution to sustainable development.
Corporate social responsibility often appears complex and technical, even though it should actually be simple and exciting. After all, it's about having a positive impact on our lives and our planet.
Green Breakfast
- best, partly regional products
- less food waste and packaging waste
- healthier and more sustainable breakfast options
Too Good To Go
- Breakfast leftovers are sold via an app to prevent food waste
- Interaction with young people and the local community
- Over 18,000 rescued packages in 2024
- User satisfaction 4.5/5
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Green Button
- Waiver of room cleaning for stays > 1 night
- Saves energy, water, and cleaning materials
- We donate €1 per waiver, e.g., to SOS Children's Villages
- More than 185,000 cleanings saved in 2023
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Green Electricity
- Purchase of electricity from renewable sources, 100% in suitable hotels
- Certified by TÜV
- Coordination with landlords to generate electricity with photovoltaics
- Photovoltaics a must in new constructions
Implementation of LED's
- 100% LED lighting in new buildings
- Conversion to LED in all renovation projects
Green Charging
- Support for smart mobility through EV charging stations
- 100 hotels already equipped with charging stations
- Planned installation of >1,500 charging points in Germany
Find out more here.
Circular Economy
- Recycling of items during hotel renovations
- Tests with various partners for reselling items
- Donations to charitable causes
Third-party Certification
- Sustainability management system developed with all stakeholders
- Audited by SOCOTEC, according to GSTC standards
- All German hotels have been certified in the last 12 months
Employee Awareness
- Satisfaction is our strategy: Job bike, events, free birthdays, and much more.
- Our teams get involved, e.g., through our CSR Day or charity runs
Interested? Apply here.
Guest Awareness
- Our guests are made aware of our initiative through notices in the lobby and in the rooms, encouraging their participation.
- The focus here is on tips for resource-efficient and considerate stays.
Do you need more information?
You can find more information about our group-wide initiative here. In the following video, you will also receive information about the initial certification round, which is repeated every year. This ensures that we do not rest on our laurels and continuously develop.