For us at Västervik Guesthouse we see it as important to work with sustainability in mind. Sustainability is integrated throughout the business, from operations to decision-making. Västervik Guesthouse works to promote a sustainable development. For us, sustainable development means that future generations shall have the oportunity to attribute a good and healthy environment. We strive to offer services and products with the lowest possible environmental impact and we are constantly working reduce our environmental impact. We try to minimize the consumption of energy, water and materials by constantly evaluating routines and products that should.
Sustainability work at Västerviks Guesthouse
Social Sustainability
For us, social sustainability is important. We make sure our workplace is safe, secure and we work with good working conditions. We work with diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
Recycling
We sort and recycle as much as we can but strive to reuse. The food waste is sorted, which then is made to biogas. For you as a guest there are recycling containers in the common kitchen.
Energy
Electricity marked with Good Environmental Choice is used and the ventilation system in the house recycles the heat. We also work to provide all lighting with presence sensors.
Suppliers
It is important for us that our suppliers work with ethical and sustainable trade. We strive for our purchases to be reusable products and where disposable items cannot be avoided, eco-labeled products are used.
Cleaning
All cleaning products purchased for the business are ecolabelled.
Transport
When transport, we choose transport that are more environmentally friendly. Primarily cars that are powered by electricity or biogas is used.