Sustainability and Environmental Protection at the Kaiserhof
As responsible entrepreneurs, we began years ago to gradually make the Kaiserhof as “green” as possible. We have been certified for our sustainability since 2013.
♦ CLIMATE PROTECTION IS NOT A PROJECT, BUT AN ONGOING PROCESS ♦
In comprehensive sustainability audits conducted annually by the European-renowned and leading German Institute for Sustainability & Economics, the following areas are examined and evaluated:
- product and service quality,
- resource and environmental conservation,
- ecological, social and regional responsibility,
- economic future orientation, and
- energy and environmentally conscious corporate management
. The Kaiserhof has passed each time with excellent results. One reason for this is that we haven’t rested on our laurels after an initial initiative. Instead, we regularly address specific areas of the hotel, review measures already implemented, and research environmentally friendly alternatives to the materials and products we use. We welcome ideas from employees, guests, and even industry leaders to help us evolve. For us, climate protection is not a one-time project, but an ongoing process.
Starting July 1, 2025, we will no longer offer daily room cleaning; a free cleaning service will be provided after two nights. As a guest, you help us reduce costs, save water for cleaning and laundry, and save electricity for the dryer and vacuum cleaner.
The German Institute for Sustainability & Economics writes in its audit report: “As a tradition-conscious company, the Hotel Kaiserhof is aware of its key role as a responsible business in Münster. In its use of energy and resource conservation, the company sets exemplary standards through its continuous willingness to invest in new technologies and comprehensive construction measures. As a valuable employer for the Münsterland region, it invests above-average efforts in a high-quality training and continuing education strategy. The city of Münster is rewarded with the strengthening of the regional economy and the highest cultural value through the socio-economic sensitivity and strong social commitment of the Kaiserhof management. Sustainability is actively practiced at the Hotel Kaiserhof for the benefit of guests and the environment. Consciously booking guests – both private and business – who incorporate the services of this company into their business and private lives, thus strengthen and support the sustainable, positive development of the environment in which they live!”
| ENERGY | PURCHASING & FOOD | WASTE / REDUCTION | NATURE CONSERVATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch to geothermal energy | Consistent reduction of food waste, including strict inventory controls, short-term purchasing based on occupancy, and appropriate portion sizes | Cooperation with a regional family-run company for food waste disposal and recycling. Organic waste is converted into environmentally friendly energy in its own co-fermentation biogas plant. Traceability and sustainable use are guaranteed | Maintenance and planting of trees and shrubs in the parking area |
| Use of a heat recovery system | Sourcing basic food products from local suppliers, prioritizing small regional businesses | Consistent waste separation | Sponsorship of trees in the Botanical Garden of Münster |
| Installation of an electric vehicle charging station | Switching staff drinking water to glass bottles | Avoidance of plastic packaging in lunch packages | Use of plants and fresh flowers from fair-trade cultivation |
| Equipping all lighting with energy-saving LEDs | Largely avoiding convenience products and individually packaged goods | Exclusive use of reusable tableware for catering | |
| Lighting control via motion sensors in main corridors, offices, and basement | Checking the recyclability of guest supplies packaging | ||
| Development of a “lighting plan” for different times of day | Deliberate avoidance of coffee capsule machines in hotel rooms | ||
| Standardizing air conditioning temperature in public areas | Providing staff meals to reduce waste from packaging such as bread bags and single-use salad containers | ||
| Gradual removal of minibars in rooms in favor of a maxi bar at reception and a small number of portable mini fridges, reducing energy consumption and food waste | |||
| For all (re)construction measures, energy efficiency, thermal insulation, and noise protection are evaluated |
Share your ideas with us
As we said at the beginning, climate protection is not a one-time project for us, but an ongoing process. Help us! Do you have ideas about other measures we could implement? Did you notice something during your visit? Then talk to us or send us an email. Together we are actively working for a healthy, sustainable environment!
Anja and Kay Fenneberg
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