Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna, a proud member of the S-Group and Sokos Hotels, has been awarded an International Sustainability Award in 2024 for its exceptional sustainable practices and significant strides in reducing food waste in Finland.

Key Messages:

Ecological Sustainability (2024): Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna aims to further reduce food waste, increase the use of organic, seasonal, and local food, and actively contribute to the circular economy.

Sociocultural Sustainability (2024): The hotel focuses on local collaboration, developing events and products rooted in history, enhancing accessibility, and actively participating in various sustainability events.

Economical Sustainability (2024): Goals include sustainable acquisitions and investments, extending the tourist season, promoting local services and goods, and active participation in projects fostering year-round tourism in the region.

Initiative Timeline:

Sokos Hotels has been recognized as the most responsible hotel chain in Finland since 2013.

• Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna obtained the Green Key certificate in 2017.
• The hotel has had a dedicated action plan to reduce food waste for several years.

Sustainability Metrics:

• Implementation of energy-efficient systems, such as the Fidelix heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control system.
• Utilization of Smartvatten, a computer-controlled leak detection system.
• Water-saving initiatives include showers with a maximum flow of 9 l/min and handwashing faucets with a maximum flow of 8 l/min.
• All wastewater is treated.
• Dishwashers are water-saving devices with a maximum water consumption of 3.5 l/basket.

Previous Recognitions:

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna proudly holds the Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland certificates.

Innovation and Leadership:

The hotel’s management team demonstrates a strong loyalty to environmental and responsibility work, with a designated environment and responsibility officer overseeing initiatives. The establishment of a Green Key working group emphasizes regular engagement in environmental and recycling matters.

Spokesperson, Petri Kemiläinen remarked, “We are honored to have received this ISA. It means so much to us to be able to inspire other businesses to act more sustainably, and to make a difference in our world”.

As a market leader, Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna sets an exemplary standard for sustainability, influencing industry practices and inspiring others to embrace environmentally conscious approaches.

For more information, please visit https://www.sokoshotels.fi/hotellit/savonlinna/original-sokos-hotel-seurahuone