Sustainability
Hotel Matts is part of the Finnish Kassiopeia Hotels & Restaurants group. We develop our operations in line with the criteria of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the Sustainable Travel Finland label as part of the group’s broader sustainability work.
Environmental Responsibility
At the beginning of 2024, Hotel Matts was awarded the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (license number: 40550580) for its environmental efforts. The label is granted by Ecolabelling Finland.
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria guide our environmental efforts in areas such as energy and water consumption, waste sorting, procurement, and the use of chemicals:
- Waste is sorted, and efforts are made to reduce the amount generated. Food waste from the buffet is weighed daily and monitored in grams per guest.
- Restaurant Freja offers vegetarian options and uses organic products in accordance with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria.
- Our procurement practices give preference to ecolabelled products and services in accordance with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria.
- The hotel’s energy and water consumption is monitored, and efficiency measures are developed in accordance with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria.
- Staff receive training on environmental matters.
Social Responsibility
A motivated and skilled staff is the driving force behind our operations. We build social responsibility through the following actions:
- We conduct yearly employee satisfaction surveys and strive to address any challenges that arise, using the feedback to improve our operations.
- Our goal is to maintain a workplace where all employees are treated equally and fairly.
- We reward our staff for outstanding performance with “Well Done” bonuses.
- The safety of our customers and staff is of utmost importance to us. We ensure annual safety training for our staff and comply with inspections by authorities. We also train our staff in data security practices.
Economic and Governance Responsibility
We are a Finnish company, and we pay our taxes in Finland. We take pride in contributing to the growth of tourism within Finland, thereby creating job opportunities and supporting the local economy.
Labels and Certificates
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Hotel Matts was awarded the Nordic Swan Ecolabel at the beginning of 2024 for its environmental efforts (license number: 40550580).
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is granted to products and services that meet strict environmental criteria. These ambitious criteria focus on four key areas: climate, biodiversity, circular economy, and chemicals.
The label is granted by Ecolabelling Finland.
Sustainable Travel Finland
Hotel Matts achieved the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label in the spring of 2025.
The Sustainable Travel Finland label is based on Visit Finland’s sustainable tourism programme and its criteria, which guide development in areas such as environmental responsibility, local engagement, customer experience, and employee well-being.
The STF label is granted by Visit Finland.
Visit Us Responsibly
Responsible Hotel Stay
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Responsible Events
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