Sustainability at Hotel Beveren

Sustainable goals

People, planet, and profit are a structural part of our business objectives. That is why we are affiliated with Green Key. a well-known international quality mark for sustainable businesses in the hotel and leisure industry. With this quality mark, we are taking a step further in our approach to nature and the environment than what is required by normal laws and regulations. Social responsibility is also high on our agenda, and we consider it important to contribute to a better world.

Our measures

Guaranteed comfort and sustainability at the same time? That's possible! We have found a good balance between sustainable business practices and comfort. This way, you also help to achieve our goals during your stay without even noticing it!

After a stay at Van der Valk Hotel Beveren, you will not only start a new working day feeling refreshed, but you have also contributed to the preservation of nature and the environment! Curious about all the things we do for the environment? Discover it here:

• We send quotes and confirmations digitally as much as possible, not by mail or on paper. We aim to print as little as possible, and everyone's digital signature is accompanied by a 'think before you print' reminder. We use environmentally friendly paper.

• We use both printing paper and toilet paper with an ECOlabel.

• In our dishes, we work as much as possible with local, fair trade, and organic products, which is not only very tasty but also sustainable!

• We separate all the waste in the hotel.

• We use LED lighting, which works almost everywhere on timers & detectors.

• Our key card system is energy-saving, fully secure, and completely sustainable.

• During their stay, our guests can choose our new program "Green up your stay", where they can opt not to have their room cleaned and to reuse the towels. As a thank you for their green contribution, our guests will receive a complimentary drink.

• We have a cogeneration system that simultaneously generates heat and energy, so a separate energy installation is not necessary!

• The hotel is fully equipped with water-saving showers, faucets, and toilets.

• The parking lot is equipped with various charging points for electric cars.

• We work with sustainable suppliers who also operate with an environmental policy statement, we work with a limited number of different suppliers to reduce the fuel impact.

• We minimize the use of single-use packaging to reduce plastic waste to a minimum.

• The Brita water tap point provides filtered drinking water in reusable glass bottles.

• Our cleaning products have an eco-label.

• Our network of suppliers combines the freight from 5 other Van der Valk hotels, ensuring that a truck always operates at full capacity!

• On our roof, there are a total of 432 solar panels that provide almost all the electricity for our hotel.

• Our menu features a variety of local products and vegetarian/vegan options.

With Green Stays, guests can choose to stay in a eco-friendly accommodation. Skip cleaning session By hanging a special door hanger. Therefore, Green Stay door hangers will soon be available in all rooms. This way you contribute to a greener future while enjoying your stay!