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The Green Key certificate is the tourism industry’s leading standard of excellence in environmental sustainability and sustainable operations. This prestigious certificate represents the companies’ commitment that their premises meet the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education. Green Key assures guests that when choosing to stay at a Green Key certified destination, they are making a sustainable choice.
The high environmental standards expected of Green Key certified companies are maintained through strict documentation and regular audits. In order to receive the Green Key certificate, a company must pass 70 criteria based on reducing the environmental load, increasing social benefits and supporting the local economy.
“Sustainability work is everyone’s business at Santa’s Hotels – the work is done strongly by the entire staff. Our destinations are committed to the continuous sustainability work of the staff and to encouraging our guests and partners to be sustainable,” says Sanna Sandgren, CEO of the Santa’s Hotels chain.
The Green Key certificate is issued for one year at a time, and a further application is made annually.
“Therefore, everyday life will continue as a holder of an internationally recognized sustainability certificate, as an even more sustainable service provider – Green Key certificates are a great recognition of our sustainability work!” Sandgren continues.
The Green Key audits at Santa’s Hotel Tunturi in Saariselkä and Santa’s Hotel Aurora in Luosto were carried out at the beginning of August 2024. The news about the certification decisions of the Green Key jury, which met at the end of the month, were received with enthusiasm.
“We accept the certificates with great pride! We live and work in what are known to be the cleanest environments in the world. The least we can do is take responsibility for our everyday life and, through sustainable tourism, give the opportunity for future generations to live and visit while listening to the conditions of environmental well-being”, rejoice Hotel Managers My Manner and Terhi Kangas.
Santa’s Hotel Tunturi and Santa’s Hotel Aurora are the first Green Key certified hotels of the Santa’s Hotels chain. Certificates have also been applied for other locations, the aim of which is to complete the audits by the end of 2024.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CEO Sanna Sandgren, Santa’s Hotels: +358 40 199 3525 sanna.sandgren(at)santashotels.fi
Hotel Director My Manner, Santa’s Hotel Tunturi: +358 40 572 2903 my.manner(at)santashotels.fi
Hotel Director Terhi Kangas, Santa’s Hotel Aurora: +358 40 521 8290 terhi.kangas(at)santashotels.fi
Santa’s Hotels is one of the most significant operators in Northern Finland tourism. Our international and stylish chain offers experiential accommodation and restaurant services in Rovaniemi, Luosto, Levi, Saariselkä, Kilpisjärvi and Kalajoki.
