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Hotel Hochschober does a lot for
climate protection.
The eco-friendly Hotel Hochschober in Carinthia renewed all heating and air purification systems in May 2022. The new system ensures individually tailored, comfortable temperatures and fresh air in all rooms. These modernisation measures save around 164 tons of CO2 per year.
A supplier from Carinthia provides almost all beverages to the eco-friendly hotel Hochschober. This "Carinthian Alliance" saves around 250 truck trips to the Turracher Höhe per year.
As a member of the Change Maker Hotels Hotel Hochschober participates in implementing ideas to develop sustainable travelling further.
Waste reduction has been a focus for us for many years. Waste prevention and disposal are part of the internal training program. Goods are delivered mostly in reusable containers. Since 2009, the waste press has compressed residual waste, significantly reducing disposal trips.
Hotel Hochschober is perfectly equipped and digitalised in terms of heating and ventilation since May 2022. All heating and ventilation systems are networked and controllable via a central unit.
Plastic and disposable packaging have been banned from the breakfast buffet for decades.
With the renovation and construction of staff accommodations, all employees living on the Turracher Höhe reach Hochschober on foot. An important contribution to the quality of our workplace for employees and for the environment, as many car rides can be avoided.
The eco-friendly Hotel Hochschober in Carinthia uses biodegradable cleaning agents wherever possible, in accordance with hygiene regulations. In total, it amounts to 95 percent of cleaning agents.
A new, highly efficient heat pump implemented in 2022 and the new photovoltaic system heat the water in the Seebad. The heat pump uses energy from the lake water from April to October. From November to March, the energy comes entirely from the biomass heating plant on the Turracher Höhe. This investment implemented in May 2022 saves approximately 116 tons of CO2 per year.
Mahatma Gandhi
in the kitchen.
We place great emphasis on the origin of the ingredients for our culinary delights.
Sustainable action is essential for Hotel Hochschober. We strive not only to live our commitment but also to measure and demonstrate it. In 2024, our efforts were assessed for the third time through the SDI Rating (Sustainable Development Index) – with the gratifying result: Gold. This top rating is currently achieved by only 20 out of 100 participating hotels in Austria.
Our performance in corporate governance is particularly strong, with 100 out of 100 points. In the social category, the hotel achieved 83 points, and in the environmental category 58 points. The SDI Rating evaluates ecological, social, and economic criteria and shows that sustainable business practices are firmly anchored at Hotel Hochschober.
A highlight: with 4.85 kg of CO₂ emissions per overnight stay, the hotel performs around 50% better than the industry average – thanks to renewable energy from biomass and photovoltaic systems as well as comprehensive energy monitoring.
We continue to aim higher: plans include expanding our photovoltaic system, further reducing microplastics, and implementing additional measures to minimize food waste.
