At the Schani Hotels we feel committed not only to our guests, but also to our environment. In order to preserve a livable and healthy environment for future generations, we have implemented extensive sustainability measures in our hotels. We are actively working on and involving our guests into those measures.
The results: we have already managed to cut our energy use by up to 41 % compared to comparable hotels. Energy-efficient construction, modern induction technologies for heating and ventilation and many other measures that we implement every day contribute to our goals. But that’s not enough for us! That’s why we are always looking for smart new measures that will help us to make our hotels even more sustainable.
Our measures to protect the environment
Limiting of energy and water consumption
Limiting the amount of waste
Use of environmentally friendly products
Promoting regional businesses
Use of renewable energy sources
Reducing our CO₂ emissions
Together for the environment
Supporting environmental projects
Limiting of energy and water consumption
We use energy-saving LED lighting in our hotels and water our garden only with rainwater. That way we support the natural water cycle. We have installed flow regulators on all bathroom fixtures that reduce the flow of water, saving energy and water. You won’t find a minibar or telephone in our rooms, because these devices eat up a lot of energy. And let‘s be honest: a cool drink tastes better at the bar anyways, right?
We have already been able to minimize our energy and water consumption significantly. By the way: we are using smart technologies which collect data on energy and water consumption and use it to optimize our measures.
Limiting the amount of waste
Our goal: saying goodbye to waste. That’s why we try to avoid products in disposable packaging as much as possible when purchasing food and drinks. We have already succeeded with the hygiene products in our rooms, which are provided in reusable packaging. And did you know that the organic waste in our hotel is turned into humus by earthworms, which we then use to fertilize our garden?
We also save resources in the daily guest communication. From booking to check-in to invoicing, everything is done digitally and paperless. This allows us to save thousands of pages of paper every year.
In order to continuously improve, we regularly collect information about the volume of waste in our hotel. That information helps us to purchase more consciously and selectively.
Use of environmentally friendly products
Our breakfast buffet, rooms and seminar have one thing in common: we prefer to stock and clean them with environmentally friendly products.
At our breakfast buffet you will find seasonal and regional products in organic quality. Our bed linen and towels are made of Fairtrade certified organic cotton, which is not only fluffy and soft but also kind to people with allergies. We provide refillable Schani cosmetics for your skin and hair care – all free from animal ingredients!
For office supplies, we rely on eco-labeled products and use recycled paper and pens made from sustainable materials. We use environmentally friendly cleaning agents.
Promoting regional businesses
We like it fresh and local. That’s why we rely on regional organic suppliers instead of mass production. Our suppliers deliver fresh products that have not been transported long distances.
That way we contribute to environmental protection as well as to the preservation of the natural diversity and cultural heritage of the region.
By the way, our garden is not only a place to relax. Here we grow quinces and herbs, which we then use for the breakfast buffet and at the bar.
Use of renewable energy sources
From the charging stations for electric cars to the cooling of our rooms all the way to the heating of the seminar rooms: we have long been using renewable energy sources.
At Hotel Schani Wien our very own photovoltaic system on the roof produces green energy. This covers around 15 % of our total consumption of electricity.
Reducing our CO₂ emissions
One of our most important goals is to minimize our CO₂ footprint as much as possible. That is why we do not use gas heating or air conditioning. Nevertheless, the temperature remains pleasant all year round, both for sun worshippers and for guests who prefer to keep a cool head.
We heat and cool with sustainable district heating and cooling and an individually controllable ventilation system. Compared to conventional heating and air conditioning units, these devices consume less electricity and emit less CO₂.
Together for the environment
Because environmental protection only works when we pull together, we actively involve our team and our guests in the measures we take. We regularly train our employees in resource-saving and environmentally friendly behavior. That way we learned how to separate waste properly and what we can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
At the same time, we inform our guests about how they can support us in achieving our environmental goals. And because we are always on the lookout for new projects, our guests at Hotel Schani Wien can easily share their ideas on sustainability with us via a mailbox in the lobby.
Supporting environmental projects
Every time we clean a room we use a lot of energy and water. That’s why we only clean our guests rooms during their stay upon request out of our love for the environment. Every day we donate 1 € per room that is not cleaned to an environmental project by turn to zero. That way we protect nature and collect money for a good cause at the same time.
Find out more about our project to protect the environment here.
The Results
What we have achieved with our measures
The result of these sustainability measures is definitely something to be proud of. We were able to reduce our energy consumption by up to 41 % compared to similar hotels. But we are sure: there is still more to be done! That’s why we are not only working on our own sustainability projects but also support those of our partners.
