Conscious Hotels

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Name

Contact Person:

 Jesper van Raaij

NOMINATED BUSINESS

 Conscious Hotels

Internet contact

https://www.conscioushotels.com/nl/

Size of business (if known)

Medium

Category

Hotels

Country

The Netherlands

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Name of the destination:

Amsterdam

Contact Person at the nominated business

Jesper van Raaij - jesper@conscioushotels.com

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

The energy that we use is provided by a sustainable energy provider, Pure Energie.

We serve an 100% organic breakfast buffet, all products used are locally sourced.

The uniforms that the employees wear are made of recycled fabrics.

Measurable achievements:

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The hotels have double glazing with solar control foil everywhere

All lights used are LED.

We separate and recycle all waste we produce.

All laundry gets washed in the most sustainable laundry shop in Amsterdam.

We strive to use as little paper as possible.

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

All cleaning supplies that are used within all of the Conscious Hotels are eco-friendly.

All shower products that are provided in the hotel room bathrooms are eco-friendly.

Sustainable showerheads and taps.

SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

If we do use paper we use paper with the FSC mark.

All products used are produced in a sustainable manner.

SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

We offer internships in all departments.

Collaborations with scientists to improve sustainability.

SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Conscious Hotels helps others to improve sustainability within their business.

Partnerships with other sustainable companies e.g. during events.

Link to further information about the nominated business (if available):

 https://www.conscioushotels.com/about/