Green Key

GLO Hotel Sello has been awarded environmental certification by the international tourism industry's environmental programme Green Key Finland. The certification is decided by a Green Key jury of experts in corporate responsibility, sustainable tourism and environmental protection. The Green Key certified property is committed to raising environmental awareness among staff and guests, improving energy and water efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of its accommodation operations. Green Key certified companies will receive the internationally recognised Green Key label and the programme's support for their environmental work and communication.

Sustainable Travel Finland

GLO Hotel Sello was awarded with Sustainable Travel Finland certificate 17.11.2023 by Visit Finland. Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme provides companies and destinations with a concrete toolkit for developing sustainable tourism, which makes it easier to systematically adopt sustainable measures and choices into the everyday life of a region or company. The programme is free of charge and designed for all tourism stakeholders in Finland. Companies and destinations awarded with STF label have access to a continuous development model, the latest information on the sustainable travel development, marketing support, and additional visibility through Visit Finland’s channels.

Glasgow Declaration

GLO Hotel Sello signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism 27.2.2024 We agree to implement the commitments detailed in the Glasgow Declaration, notably:

• Support the global commitment to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050.
• Deliver climate action plans within 12 months from becoming a signatory (or updating existing plans), and implement them.
• Align plans with the five pathways of the Declaration (Measure, Decarbonise, Regenerate, Collaborate, Finance) to accelerate and co-ordinate climate action in tourism.
• Report publicly on an annual basis on progress against interim and long-term targets, as well as on actions being taken.
• Work in a collaborative spirit, sharing good practices and solutions, and disseminating information to encourage additional organizations to become signatories and supporting one another to reach targets as quickly as possible.

URBAN CLIMATE LEADERS IN TOURISM

The Urban Climate Leaders in Tourism is a collaborative group that includes the City of Helsinki, Visit Tampere, and 11 major players in the tourism industry. Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable tourism by working closely with industry leaders and cities. Our goal is to be pioneers and role models for the entire sector, both nationally and internationally.

Our Goals and Activities:

• Enhance collaboration between companies, cities, and various industry sectors.
• Develop more effective methods to measure and reduce the environmental impact of tourism, and to prepare for and adapt to climate change.
• Produce and share new information and best practices across the entire tourism industry.
• Engage new stakeholders in our collaborative efforts.
• Transform climate action into a competitive advantage for tourism.

WeCare

WeCare is about how in our daily operations we take care of people, the environment and profitability at the same time. This means that we cannot be profitable without caring about people and the environment. But we also know that we cannot care about people and the environment without creating profitability. The WeCare main areas are:

• Diversity among employees
• Ethical and sustainable trade in our supply chain
• Local social responsibility in our community
• Environment
• Good, healthy and sustainable food

We create possibilities for people both in and out of our operations. We run our hotel so that we have the smallest environmental impact. We make our guests feel a little bit better when they check out than when they checked in. WeCare is part of our identity and our culture, and we are very proud of it.

Community

At GLO Hotel Sello, we take pride in supporting diversity, collaborating with local organizations, and undertaking various initiatives that promote community well-being and environmental protection. Read about the actions through which we support our community.