Sustainability
Ready for a better future: ehotel® takes responsibility
At ehotel®, we firmly believe that climate protection and social responsibility are not mere buzzwords, but demand tangible actions. The future of all is at stake, leaving us with no option but to take it seriously. It is not just about featuring green-certified hotels; we are committed to making our company environmentally friendly and ensuring fair and equal opportunities for our employees.
ehotel® becomes carbon-neutral
Our commitment to sustainability extends across all aspects of our operations. From sourcing green energy suppliers to providing employees with regional water in glass bottles, we prioritize partnering with climate-neutral suppliers. We encourage the use of environmentally-friendly transportation options like public transport and strive to minimize our carbon footprint during travel. Additionally, we employ energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting while being mindful of our heating practices to reduce waste. Through numerous small steps, ehotel® is steadily progressing towards achieving carbon neutrality.
Our dedication to sustainability is exemplified by our GreenSign Office certification. This esteemed certification, awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development, provides a transparent and efficient solution, serving as a guide for the development and enhancement of our sustainability strategy. Since 2015, InfraCert has established itself as a leading certifier of sustainability through its GreenSign certification for hotels. ehotel® is proud to have successfully completed the GreenSign Office certification, attaining GreenSign Level 3.
Sustainable bookings for customers
The filtering feature of our meta-search technology highlights eco-friendly hotels, ensuring their visibility. Our search algorithm considers the most reputable sustainability certifications, significantly streamlining environmentally conscious travel without any additional costs or time. Moreover, customers have the option to access the CO2 values of their preferred hotels through the ehotel® Analytics data collection, enabling them to make well-informed booking decisions.
Sustainable hotels: book environmental protection with ehotel®
The trend of prioritizing ecological values in travel is on the rise. With our new filtering features, ehotel® assists businesses in finding green-certified hotels for their corporate travel, conferences, and meetings, thereby reducing their carbon footprint. In addition to internal company requirements, our innovative meta-search technology displays the most significant sustainability certificates for hotels, such as GreenSign, Green Globe, Green Key, TourCert, Travelife, EarthCheck, EU Ecolabel, EMAS of the European Union, and the ISO 14001 standard.
ehotel® uses the search engine Ecosia and thus contributes to climate neutrality!
At ehotel® we use Ecosia as our search engine. The concept is simple and convincing: Every search finances the reforestation of trees. Ecosia itself of course also operates CO2-neutral and uses 100% renewable energy.
ehotel® Certifications
We strive to make our environmental commitment evident to all, aiming to inspire others to follow suit. For ehotel®, certifications serve as a validation that we are moving in the right direction. We hold ourselves accountable by adhering to our own rigorous standards and subjecting ourselves to audits conducted by official organizations.
ehotel® as employer
At ehotel®, we operate as a unified team where each individual bears responsibility for the company’s success. We foster a work environment that encourages creative collaboration and builds trust. To facilitate this, we offer modern workspaces and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Our management practices prioritize honesty, transparency, and open communication structures. We are committed to ensuring equal rights and fostering a pleasant working atmosphere. Lastly, we recognize the importance of fair salaries, valuing and compensating our team members accordingly.
