The European Commission awarded Oslo the prestigious European Green Capital title for 2019. Oslo’s dedication to preserve the environment and climate is stronger than ever, and the city has high ambitions. Read about how Hotel Continental supports a green and sustainable future.
Hotel Continental has been Eco-Lighthouse certified since 2011. This means that our company takes sustainability seriously, and has fulfilled strict requirements within the areas of: work environment, purchasing, energy, transportation, waste, emissions and esthetics.By choosing an Eco-Lighthouse certified company, you contribute to a more sustainable future.
Food worth millions of euros is disposed of every year in Norway. This is not sustainable, not for profitability, not for the environment, and certainly not for ethical reasons. Like the rest of the hospitality industry in Norway, Hotel Continental and its restaurants have committed to taking responsibility by setting a clear goal: to reduce food waste.
We believe that every step counts, and by working together: staff, guests, and partners, we can make a real difference. Join us in cutting food waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Oslo Airport (OSL) is located at Gardermoen about 50 kilometres north of the city, and several alternative means of transport are available for reaching Hotel Continental.
Green heating of all areas with district heating, no current.
We have invested in a high-tech energy station that enable us to save 20% of the power we use and furthermore recycle 13%.
Recycling of food waste:
During restoration of our buildings, 80 – 85% of the waste is recycled.
Re-fill containers only in the guest bathrooms.
Laundry bag in cotton, not plastic.
No plastic packaging on slippers.
Information to encourage guests to think green on our key card envelopes:
We are also very conscious of our use of paper, thus we have moved our information flow and marketing over to digital platforms.
We depend on the support of our guests to move closer to becoming a fully sustainable operation. Every small action makes a difference, and we encourage you to think green during your stay — for example, by reusing your towel, choosing not to have linens changed daily, drinking fresh tap water like the locals do, and ordering just the right amount of food to help reduce waste.
Thank you for helping us build a greener future, one thoughtful choice at a time.
