Sustainability

Sustainability and responsible choices are an important part of Hotel Linnasmäki’s operations and values. We want to offer high-quality hotel, hostel, and conference services without compromising on sustainability. As a mark of our responsible operations, we have the Green Key certification and the Sustainable Travel Finland label.

Sustainability Plan

Linnasmäki Oy wants to offer its guests an experience where sustainable development covers all operations and is a natural part of daily work. We are committed to preventing and reducing the environmental impact of our operations and actively work to promote sustainability. Four-strand sustainability has been placed at the core of our organization’s strategy.

We are reducing our carbon footprint (ecological sustainability). Our largest direct environmental impact comes from energy and water consumption – and that’s why our customers are also our most important partners in striving for reasonable use and consumption. We aim to minimize waste generation and improve its sorting. We use 100% renewable electricity, environmentally friendly products, and resource-efficient technology. In our procurement, we emphasize organic and eco-labeled seasonal products and food items. We minimize food waste. The cleaning and washing agents and soft paper products we use are eco-labeled.

We work for social sustainability in our area for the benefit of both our staff and customers. Social sustainability starts with equal and equitable treatment of people. In our operations, we promote transparency, fairness, and address any observed misconduct, exploitation, or harassment.

Our company’s work environment is safe, and risk and crisis management is considered in our operations. We train our staff systematically. We communicate our sustainable development actions to both our staff and customers to increase environmental awareness and commitment. As an employer and company, we act responsibly (economic and social sustainability).

Linnasmäki Oy wants to be at the forefront of creating a sustainable tourism industry and inspire other actors, customers, and staff to participate in sustainable development actions. We draw from our own history and Finnish culture things that we hope will bring joy, refreshment, rest, memories, and stories to share for our customers (cultural sustainability).

In Turku, December 5, 2024
Jukka Hautala, CEO, Linnasmäki Oy

We Have the Green Key Certification and Sustainable Travel Finland Label

Green Key is an international tourism industry sustainability certification, whose criteria are based on the UN’s sustainable development goals, and includes requirements related to reducing environmental impact, increasing social benefits, and supporting the local economy. Green Key is also a sustainability program: participating companies commit to continuously developing their operations and report on it annually in connection with the renewal application.

The Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program offers companies and travel destinations a toolkit for developing sustainable tourism, making it easier to adopt sustainable measures and choices in the daily life of the region or company. Companies and destinations that have completed the program and meet the criteria are awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label, which communicates sustainable operations to international travelers. Companies and regions that have received the label gain access to a continuous development model, the latest information on sustainable tourism development, as well as marketing support and additional visibility through Visit Finland‘s channels.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2023–2025

We reduce the environmental impact of our operations – we are committed to reducing the carbon footprint caused by our operations by at least 5% by 2025.

We strengthen the sustainability of our food services

we favor low-emission ingredients
we commit to minimizing food waste
we invest in developing a responsible food culture

We communicate actively about our sustainability work to our staff, customers, and partners alike. We make our environmental work and goals visible through multiple channels.

we regularly train and inform our staff about sustainability
we tell our guests about the importance of small choices and encourage them to adopt responsible practices
we encourage our partners to join in sustainability work

What You Can Do to Reduce Environmental Impact

Try, taste, and fall in love with local delicacies. Prefer organic and local food products.
Explore nearby attractions and use local program services. Walk in the nearby nature and prefer cycling and/or public transport.
Turn off the water tap immediately when you don’t need water and use the dual-flush toilet button appropriately.
If you ventilate in cold weather, don’t leave the window open for a long time. Use the same towel and bedding for several days. Turn off unnecessary lights and electrical devices whenever you leave the room.
Take only as much food on your plate as you can eat. Avoid using disposable dishes. Drink tap water instead of bottled water.
Sort your waste at our sorting point and return deposit bottles/cans to the store or leave them on your room table. Leave any hazardous waste on the room table.
Use washing and cosmetic products sparingly. Do not pour even small amounts of hazardous chemicals down the drain, but leave them on your room table if necessary.
Ask and give feedback about our sustainability work. Tell us where we could do even better and also boldly share successes with both us and your circle!

Responsible Activities at Linnasmäki

Our location close to nature itself encourages outdoor activities. We hope that you will take advantage of the responsible leisure opportunities found in our immediate surroundings, as they have been implemented specifically for our customers. Let’s enjoy nature and take care of it together!

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