Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Being a member of the Kempinski hotel group, we are conscious of our environment and strive for a sustainable guest experience. 

We commit to creating positive environmental impacts on our guest journey.

Our initiatives

                                                                                                                                                    

Environmental

  • Electric vehicle charging station available for guest use
  • Vegan and vegetarian menu items available
  • Linens and towels replaced every second night, unless otherwise requested
  • Recycling program
  • Food waste reduction program
  • Cage-free eggs available
  • Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
  • Water-efficient appliances in guest rooms and public areas

                                                                                                                                                    

Social

  • Sustainability and environmental awareness trainings for all colleagues 
  • A zero-tolerance approach to human right abuses
  • Supporting local sustainable practices and initiatives
  • Code of conduct, business ethics and whistleblowing policies, providing colleagues with a channel to raise concerns related to breaches.
  • Participating in community activities, in collaboration with BE Health, our successful homegrown philanthropic initiative
  • Supporting the local charity foundation Bērnu Rīts, improving the quality of life of orphans and children with serious health issues.

                                                                                                                                                    

Governance

  • We are honored to receive the EarthCheck Silver Certificate, awarded for complying with requirements of sustainable hotel management as per the EarthCheck Certified Programme.

                                                                                                                                                    


Kempinski published the first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report in 2021. It is a reflection of what makes Kempinski sustainable, what successes have been achieved and where opportunity remains to innovate.