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Our Commitment to a sustainable Future
At IB Hotel Friedberger Warte, we take responsibility—for our guests, our employees, and our environment. For us, sustainability is not just a trend, but a commitment. That is why we focus on eco-friendly practices, fair working conditions, and social responsibility.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
🌱 Eco-Friendly Hotel Management
- Energy efficiency: Use of modern LED lighting, smart heating and cooling systems, and green electricity.
- Resource conservation: Reduction of water consumption through water-saving fixtures and optimized laundry processes.
- Waste reduction & recycling: Elimination of single-use plastics, sustainable packaging, and a well-thought-out waste management system.
🍽 Sustainable Dining
- Regional & seasonal ingredients: Our restaurants and catering services prioritize fresh, local products with short supply chains.
- Fair & sustainable: We source fair-trade coffee and tea, as well as meat and fish from animal-welfare-friendly farms.
🏨 Social Responsibility & Fair Treatment
- Fair working conditions: We offer our employees a respectful work environment and support their professional development.
- Accessibility: Our hotel is comfortably accessible to all guests.
- Support for social projects: We are committed to charitable initiatives and local aid projects.
Our goals for a greener future
We are constantly working to further develop our sustainability strategy. This includes:
✅ Reducing our carbon footprint
✅ Continuing to switch to sustainable suppliers
✅ Promoting climate-friendly mobility for guests and employees
💚 Together for a better future!
About GreenSign for hotels
The GreenSign Hotel Certification is awarded by the GreenSign Institute in Berlin to promote transparency regarding sustainability. It is a certification framework recognized by the globally renowned Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for assessing a hotel’s level of sustainability.To obtain GreenSign Hotel Certification, a hotel must first complete the comprehensive requirements catalog. This includes more than 130 criteria, which are divided into ten core areas. The assessment program is designed to be practical and is based on high standards such as EMAS, DIN ISO 14001, ISO 26000, and the SDGs. In addition to environmental sustainability, social, cultural, and economic aspects are also assessed. In addition to self-assessment using a digital tool, the hotel is required to establish an environmental program that sets specific development goals. The hotel’s information is first reviewed by GreenSign experts. This is followed by an on-site audit, during which all data is thoroughly examined.
Upon completion, the hotel’s sustainability performance is transparently presented both overall and in each core area based on the compliance score. The compliance score ranges from a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 100%. The GreenSign widget displays the compliance score directly and clearly. This score is visible on the certificate, which is valid for three years. Worldwide, over 900 companies in 19 countries hold GreenSign certification. (As of November 2024)
These are the core areas:
Management & Communication (SDGs 4 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 / 17)
Environment Energy (SDGs 1 to 4 / 6 to 9 / 11 to 17)
Environment Water (SDGs 1 to 4 / 6 to 9 / 11 to 17)
Environment: Waste (SDGs 1–4 / 6–9 / 11–17)
Regionality & Mobility (SDGs 1–5 and 8–17)
Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage (SDGs 1 / 4 / 8 / 10–17)
Procurement (SDGs 1 / 3 / 5 / 8 / 10 / 12–17)
Quality Management and Sustainable Development (SDGs 4 / 8)
Social Responsibility (SDGs 1 to 5 / 8 / 10 / 16 / 17)
Economic Responsibility (SDGs 4 / 8)
The GreenSign Sustainability Barometer, which every hotel receives upon certification, transparently displays each hotel’s performance in the individual core areas.
Further information about GreenSign Hotels:
https://www.greensign.de/zertifizierung/greensign-hotel/
Destination Certification: Sustainable Destination
As a partner business of the Sustainable Destination certification program, we are actively committed to sustainable and responsible tourism in Frankfurt. This certification underscores our commitment to prioritizing environmental awareness and regional engagement.
Our initiatives at a glance:
Promotion of regional products and services
Implementation of energy and resource-saving measures
Support for climate-friendly mobility options for guests
Continuous improvement of environmental and social standards
With this certification, we aim not only to contribute to climate protection but also to make your stay as sustainable as possible.
Our initiatives at a glance:
Promotion of regional products and services
Implementation of energy and resource-saving measures
Support for climate-friendly mobility options for guests
Continuous improvement of environmental and social standards
With this certification, we aim not only to contribute to climate protection but also to make your stay as sustainable as possible.
Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte
Homburger Landstr. 4
60389 Frankfurt