{"id":1125,"date":"2024-03-04T14:25:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T12:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/vastutustundlik-ettevotlus\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:55:46","slug":"green-key","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/en\/green-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsible business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/toad-800x165.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/toad-1200x248.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/toad.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Accurat regular&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">Responsible business<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3><strong>We Are a Responsible Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At Nordic Hotel Forum we are guided in our daily work by the principles of corporate social responsibility, including eco-friendly activities, cooperation with the community, and the well-being, health and safety of our staff. By responsibility we mean considerate, future-oriented decisions and analysing the impact of our activity.<\/p>\n<p>Our principles of corporate responsibility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are an eco-friendly host, attempting to consciously diminish the potential negative effect of our activities on the environment<\/li>\n<li>We value mutual respect, diversity and the principle of equal treatment among our staff, partners and guests<\/li>\n<li>We notice and support those in need of help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>We Are Eco-Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The environmental goal of Nordic Hotel Forum\u2019s daily activities is to consciously follow environmental norms and good practices, as well as prevent and reduce environmental pollution and related potential future threats to our human environment.<\/p>\n<p>Our eco-friendly activities are confirmed by the eco-label\u00a0<strong>Green Key<\/strong>\u00a0we were awarded in 2010.<br \/>\nThe building in which our hotel operates has become the first hotel in Estonia to be certified with the international sustainability and real estate quality mark, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordichotels.eu\/en\/sustainability-certificate\/\"><strong>BREEAM In-Use<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By following eco-friendly principles, we promise to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>consume water and energy as economically as possible, and reduce waste in every possible way<\/li>\n<li>shop consciously, by ordering paper towels, toilet and office paper made of eco-labelled or recycled paper<\/li>\n<li>use eco-friendly cleaning agents and a dosing system<\/li>\n<li>prefer local raw materials in the hotel restaurant<\/li>\n<li>introduce eco-friendly principles to both the hotel staff and our guests, and encourage participation in the hotel\u2019s environmental activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How could you as a hotel guest take simple steps to help us save the environment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>by saving electrical and heating energy by taking the key card out of the card slot when you leave your room<\/li>\n<li>by using water economically<\/li>\n<li>by leaving your towels on the bathroom floor only if you want them to be changed, and so reduce the use of detergents<\/li>\n<li>by placing packages next to the bin, paper and cardboard on the table and domestic waste in the bin in your hotel room<\/li>\n<li>by leaving used batteries or other hazardous waste with the hotel receptionist<\/li>\n<li>by walking or cycling in the city or country<\/li>\n<li>by taking advantage of active holiday opportunities at the hotel relaxation centre, city parks or RMK hiking trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also support the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsdoitworld.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Let\u2019s Do It<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0community activities day<\/strong>\u00a0project that contributes to the development of the Estonian human environment and civil society, promotes the active attitudes and strengthens local communities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>We Celebrate Diversity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our important values include relationships based on partnership, caring and creating a good feeling, and a correct and reliable working culture. Our people are extra special, unique and radiant, not just names on a name tag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognizing the key importance of diversity in society, we volunteered to join the\u00a0Estonian Diversity Charter<\/strong>\u00a0in 2014 to affirm that we respect human diversity and value the principle of equal treatment among our staff, partners and clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By observing the principles of the Diversity Charter, we promise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to value mutual respect, diversity and the principle of equal treatment within our organisation<\/li>\n<li>to focus on considering diversity in company leadership<\/li>\n<li>to develop HR policies that ensure the use of each employee\u2019s potential and their equal treatment regardless of their gender, race or ethnic background, skin colour, age, disability, sexual orientation and religious or political views<\/li>\n<li>to make efforts to reflect the diversity of our society within our staff<\/li>\n<li>to defend our staff against discrimination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>We Notice Those in Need Of Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"345\">We believe it is important to notice those in need around us and to be there for them. We cannot help everyone, but we can support those whose paths cross with ours. We are glad to contribute to various charitable initiatives and to do our part in building a kinder and more caring society. We support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kiusamisvaba.ee\/\">Kiusamisvaba kool<\/a> (Bullying-Free School)<\/li>\n<li>Minu Unistuste P\u00e4ev (My Dream Day)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tlpl.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tallinna ja Harjumaa Lasterikaste Perede Liit<\/a> (Tallinn and Harju County Association of Large Families)<\/li>\n<li>SOS Lastek\u00fcla (SOS Children\u2019s Village)<\/li>\n<li>and the work of other charitable organizations as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"557\">Together, we stand for a safer and friendlier environment for children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1125","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Responsible business - Nordic Hotel Forum<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We Are a Responsible Business. 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