Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle holds both the Green Key environmental certification and the Sustainable Travel Finland label. Our hotel is committed to ensuring the well-being of the environment in all aspects of its operations, adhering to strict environmental criteria and taking responsibility for environmental care. At Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle, we aim to care for both nature and you.

Green Key is an international environmental label that promotes sustainable tourism. Certified hotels provide travelers with even better opportunities to make environmentally friendly choices and reduce their carbon footprint. As a Green Key certified hotel, we are dedicated to raising environmental awareness among staff and guests, improving energy and water efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of our accommodation services. This label is based on environmental criteria designed for the hospitality sector and participants commit to complying with these standards and reporting their progress.

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Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) is a label that signals a company’s commitment to responsible practices. The right to use this label is proof of valuable and long-term work towards sustainable travel. We proudly carry this designation and continue our journey along the STF development path to make even better and more sustainable choices and actions.

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Our daily environmental efforts:

• All staff members are involved in environmental work and receive training in environmental issues.
• We sort waste carefully and efficiently, ensuring recyclable materials are sent for reuse.
• We optimize water use: in the kitchen, we wash dishes precisely and efficiently, and most of our rooms feature water-saving showers and faucets.
• We use environmentally certified cleaning products.
• Our cleaning staff sorts any bottles, glasses, and paper left in your room for recycling.
• We use energy-saving and LED lights, with at least half of our fixtures already equipped. When we replace a lamp, we choose environmentally friendly options.
• We recommend eco-friendly transportation options: bicycles, walking sticks, and electric cars are available for guests. We also favor sustainable travel ourselves.
• We always offer local, organic, and vegetarian food options in our restaurant.
• We keep the building’s systems, from ventilation to refrigerators, in good condition for energy-efficient operation.
• We have reduced the number of room-specific refrigerators to save energy.
• We encourage guests to participate. Every room provides tips on how you can help save the environment as a hotel guest.
• We respect your preferences: if you leave a towel on the rack, we won’t replace it.
• We help you enjoy the beautiful Finnish nature: each hotel provides information about the nearest natural attractions.

How you can help the environment:

• Turn off the shower while applying shampoo or soap.
• Use a cup while brushing your teeth.
• Leave your towel on the rack to use it again.
• Turn off unnecessary lights.
• Remember to take your key card when leaving the room, as this will turn off all the lights.
• Choose local, organic, and vegetarian food at breakfast.
• Eat all the food you take.
• Sort your waste. Our cleaning service will recycle any bottles, paper, and glass you leave on the desk.
• Explore sights by biking or walking. Ask the hotel for bus schedules and public transport options.
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator.

By working together, we can protect the environment and ensure a better tomorrow!