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Hotel Hochschober implements numerous measures to reduce energy consumption, emissions and waste. Close cooperation with suppliers, producers, construction companies and craftspeople from the region supports local value creation and shortens transport distances. These examples provide an overview of the most important measures.
- Since 1997, Hotel Hochschober has sourced its heating energy from the woodchip biomass heating plant on the Turracher Höhe.
- In 2022, Hotel Hochschober renewed its heating and air purification systems. The centrally controlled system ensures individually regulated comfort temperatures and fresh air throughout the hotel. According to Siemens, our implementation partner, these modernisation measures have resulted in annual savings of around 164 tonnes of CO₂ since the upgrade.
- Energy monitoring, together with a photovoltaic system and the thermal refurbishment of windows and doors, has helped reduce electricity and heating consumption despite the increase in floor space, for example through the addition of the Waldvilla. From 2023 to 2024, electricity consumption fell by 4.4%, while heating consumption decreased by 5.1%.
- The lighting is gradually being replaced with LED technology. Around 1,500 LED lights are currently in use.
- For decades, no plastic or single-use packaging has been used at the breakfast buffet.
- Since 2009, residual waste, especially cardboard, has been compacted in a waste press, reducing the number of waste collection trips.
- 30% of goods are delivered in reusable containers.
- Used cooking oil is processed into biodiesel.
- Organic waste is collected separately and recycled.
- Waste prevention and disposal are part of the internal staff training programme.
- The specific amount of total waste per overnight stay was reduced from 1.38 litres to 1.28 litres between 2023 and 2024, a decrease of 7.2%.
- Annual consumption of 15,500 pairs of spa slippers has been reduced to around 5,000 pairs per year, a reduction of two thirds. This corresponds to around 850 kg less plastic waste per year.
As a member of the Change Maker Hotels, Hotel Hochschober contributes to developing and implementing mindful ideas for the future of travel.
- 40% of the food is sourced from suppliers in the region. Of this, 20% is organically certified.
- For conversions, new construction and renovation work, Hotel Hochschober works predominantly with companies and tradespeople from the region.
- Following the conversion and construction of new staff accommodation, all employees living on the Turracher Höhe can reach Hotel Hochschober on foot. Accommodation within walking distance is an important contribution to workplace quality and also helps to avoid car journeys.
Hotel Hochschober measures its commitment with the help of the SDI Rating (Sustainable Development Index). The SDI Rating assesses environmental, social and economic criteria in line with ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance).
Hotel Hochschober currently holds SDI GOLD status with an SDI score of 70 out of 100 points. The hotel performs particularly strongly in corporate governance, achieving 100 out of 100 points. It scores 83 points in the social categoryand 58 points in the environmental category.
Mahatma Gandhi
and the Alpine-Adriatic region
40 percent of our ingredients come from the surrounding region: from Carinthia, Styria and the Alpine-Adriatic region.
