Scandic

Sustainable living

No one can ignore the fact that our planet is not doing so well. Over the past 14 years, and continuously every day, we are changing our behaviour to help create a more sustainable world. See what we've achieved so far and get tips on what you can do.
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Cleaning shouldn't make the world dirtier


The hotels lie at the heart of our environmental work, with their activities affecting the world around them every minute of every day. People clean, cook, serve and replenish stock. But these different tasks have one thing in common. They are carried out by people who share Scandic’s vision of "Omtanke" – Nordic care and consideration. They care about you and each other. They also contribute to a sustainable society.
 

Everyday environmental work at our hotels

  • We use ecolabelled cleaning agents.
  •  We have started cleaning with steam at some hotels to see whether this could work more widely.
  • We set the temperature at 21°C, as that is comfortable for most people and makes for the most efficient use of resources. At most hotels, guests who want a different temperature can change it by a few degrees up or down.
  • We use the room key to control the lighting.
  • We serve organic food and brew Fairtrade™ coffee.
  • We sort all waste at the hotel into as many as 22 categories.
  • We have a company car policy which in Sweden has resulted in all cars purchased being "environmental cars".
  • We make demands of our suppliers and prioritise those who have a clear environmental policy or environmental certification.
  • We constantly work to find new sustainable solutions for the hotel business, in all areas.
We register all our consumption of fossil carbon dioxide, energy, water and unsorted garbage. See current statistics or calculate your savings by choosing to stay or arrange a meeting at Scandic.
 

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