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Ecological sustainability – For greater FAIR understanding

Set on the idyllic shores of Lake Templin, we take environmental and resource considerations into account when designing our services and processes. Our offering is aimed at conference guests, families and wellness guests who value the responsible use of resources. Six electric car charging points, charging stations for e-bikes and our bike hire service provide alternative transport options for getting here and exploring the local area. Our guests can also opt out of daily room cleaning. When it comes to catering, we focus on seasonal and regional products from Potsdam and the surrounding area. Daylight-flooded conference rooms promote creative ideas and protect the environment. Together with our guests, we are shaping a more sustainable future.

Checklist – For greater FAIR understanding

Energy

LED lighting in hotel rooms and public areas
Energy-saving mode for PCs and mains operations
Existing heat insulation
Motion detectors and timers in public areas
Automatic night-time shutdown when not in use (temperature management)

Water

Optional room cleaning (“green choice”)
Rainwater collection station for watering green areas
Recovery of cooling water from the air conditioning biotope

Waste

Waste separation on each floor
Cleaning and care products in dispensers
Alternative to PET water bottles in offices for employees
No printed registration forms
Switch from disposable cups to reusable cups in the wellbeing and fitness area
Avoidance of disposable materials (Recup, Rebowl, reusable cups)
Children’s play area with well-maintained second-hand toys

Arrival and transport

Electric charging stations for cars and bicycles
Good transport connections
In-house bicycle rental and lockable bicycle storage room

Food & Beverage

Use of regional and seasonal products
Conference package “Green Business”

Our partnerships – For greater FAIR understanding

PLANT-MY-TREE

As part of the PLANT-MY-TREE initiative, we are actively committed to reforestation in the region. We support reforestation projects in Germany and the surrounding area. To date, around 1.35 million trees have been planted. Our team took an active part in PLANT-MY-TREE’s 2023 tree-planting tour and together planted 100 young saplings near Bad Belzig.

ReFood

In the catering sector, every step we take to reduce food waste counts. As a conference hotel with several restaurants, bars and special conference catering facilities, we consciously take responsibility in this area by cooperating with the waste disposal service provider ReFood for ten years. ReFood collects around 500,000 tonnes of food waste across Germany every year and uses it as a sustainable raw material for energy supply, animal feed or in agriculture. Working with ReFood enables us to reduce food waste and contribute to a more responsible use of resources.