Environment

Klaus K Hotel is owned and operated by a family company. Its parent company was founded in 1867. It is of the highest interest that the current family members perpetuate the hotel business so that it may be sustainable and environmentally conscious for future generations to enjoy.

Carbon Footprint Calculator

As part of a new environmental program, Klaus K is the first hotel in Finland to develop and implement a carbon footprint calculator. This new feature enables guests to calculate their ecological footprint at the time of their reservation. The calculator takes into account the three most significant greenhouse gases and reveals the exact carbon footprint per room per night.

With an average of 10 to 16 kilos CO₂ emissions per night, Klaus K is enviromentally friendy compared to other hotels where the average goes up to 30 kilos for a one night stay.

To achieve such low emissions, the Klaus K has a comprehensive eco programme in place, which includes the purchase of hydro electricity, the use of light timers in the guest room corridors and a complete recycling programme throughout the hotel.

Complete recycle program

Bio waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, cans, printer toner.

Administration

One copy machine is being used for entire hotel – energy conserving model.
Printed paper is being used as scrap paper in the offices.

Energy

Lights in the guest floor corridors are with timer and motion detection.
Master switch is in guest rooms.
Purchasing of hydro electricity.
HVAC system on timers through day to minimise excessive energy.
Connected to the Helsinki District heating and cooling system.
70% of guest rooms have showers – no bathtubs.
Central vacuum system.

Housekeeping/Laundry

Changing the sheets every third day of overnight stays.
Replenishing towels only if on floor.
Using all half toilet paper rolls from the rooms in the employee facilities.
Using Dyson hand dryers in our lobby and night club bathrooms instead of paper or cloth towels.

Guest rooms

Guest room CO₂ emission calculator with Ecompter – visible on website.
Bath amenity program including multi-use bottle dispensers (no mini plastic bottles).
Tap water in Helsinki is super good and it is very ok to drink it.