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There are many things to be considered in order to keep your meeting or conference "green", and choosing the right hotel is no exception.
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When choosing a hotel for a meeting, there are many factors to consider in terms of sustainability. You could stay in a hotel close to the meeting location in order to save money on taxi bills and at the same time help protect the environment. You could also stay longer, have more than one meeting or combine meetings with a technical visit. Or perhaps stay for a weekend just for your own pleasure? Some hotels are doing something extra to protect the environment and two of the most common labels that symbolise these actions are the Green Key, which is a Danish label and The Nordic Swan, which is used in the Nordic countries.
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The list below shows some of the certified hotels as well as other "green" hotels. Please note that the list is not exhaustive as it is only meant as inspiration.
Green Key hotels:
Arp-Hansen Hotel Group
* 9 hotels in Copenhagen
* Ennvironmental policy to reduce
waste, pollution, energy & water
consumption
Hotel Alexandra
* Known for its use of second hand
furniture, mainly classics designed
by Arne Jakobsen, Hans J. Wegner
and Nanna Dietzel
Marriott Copenhagen
* Five-point strategy for environ-
mental protection
* Involves buildings, rain forest,
energy reduction, supply chain,
employees & guests
Hilton Copenhagen Airport
* "Green Team" responsible for
developing and implementing
sustainable initiatives
* Involve suppliers and employees
in the initiatives as well.
Organic/Fairtrade hotels
Hotel Guldsmeden
* 3 hotels in Copenhagen
* 100% organic breakfast buffet
* Organic beauty products in rooms
Hilton Copenhagen Airport
* Serves primarily organic food in
the restaurant "Hamlet Nordic
Grill"
* Organic breakfast |
Nordic Swan hotels:
Scandic Hotels
* 19 hotels in Denmark, all
certified with the Nordic Swan
* Room materials are eco-friendly
Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts
* 4 hotels in Copenhagen
* Environmental policy regarding
lighting, water, waste, suppliers
CO2 neutral hotels
Scandic Hotels
* Goal to reduce CO2 emission
from all hotels by 100%
* Also see above
Brøchner Hotels
* Became a CO2 neutral chain in
2008
* Offer special "CO2 accommoda-
tions"
* Buddy Cars - Electric cars for
emplyees to borrow and for
guests to rent
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
* CO2 neutral building
* Meets the EU's requirements for
"Green Building"
* Sun cell & ground water cooling
system
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