GREEN GLOBE

 

At Yalo, we look beyond hospitality alone. Our employees, guests, and the local community are at the heart of everything we do. To provide ongoing support for our efforts in environmental and social issues, we operate in accordance with the internationally recognized Green Globe standard. Green Globe is an internationally recognized sustainability certification for the travel and hospitality industry.

 

During annual audits, our waste, energy, and water management, as well as the social aspects of our operations, are assessed, among other things. As a Green Globe Gold-certified hotel, we are committed to the continuous improvement of our operations in accordance with Green Globe’s criteria. From the very beginning, we have been working with Green Label Service to support our Green Globe certification. Green Label Service specializes in sustainability certification within the hospitality industry.

 

We’d like to share some examples of our green efforts with you. Some of them are visible and easy to find yourself, while others are ‘hidden’ behind the scenes.

 

 

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

 

Energy

For the warm water supply in the hotel, there are solar panels on the roof. There is an energy-card in guestrooms to avoid unnecessary use of energy such as lights and heating/cooling. We have LED energy-saving lights and light sensors.

 

Water

We change towels in the guest rooms on request. We change bed linen on request or after three nights. Without compromising on comfort, our showers and water taps are water-saving.

 

Go Forest – CO₂

Through Click To Tree, we are participating in a tree-planting initiative. This partnership aligns with our commitment to nature and biodiversity initiatives. In addition, our hotel features a green roof, and we are exploring the possibility of installing charging stations for electric vehicles in our parking lot in the future.

 

Our product selections

We prefer fresh, local products that are also absolutely delicious. Whenever possible, we choose organic options as well. We work with suppliers such as Dierendonck, Lobsterfish, Claessens, and many others who share our preference for local products. From paper products to everyday cleaning supplies, we choose items with an environmental label recognized by Green Globe, including the EU Ecolabel. Whenever possible, we prefer digital communication. When printed materials are needed, we use FSC-certified paper and vegetable oil-based ink. In addition, our Grown Alchemist bathroom products are available in dispensers, which reduces the need for individual plastic packaging.

 

Supporting the locals

We prefer local food and beverage suppliers. Such as our local wine which is produced with grapes from Lochristi, just outside Ghent. Our Guest Directory gives many suggestions for great local shops and restaurants.

 

Social involvement

We encourage growth of our employees so they can take advantage of various training opportunities. Yalo is planning on giving back to the community by supporting local causes, either financially or by helping out wherever possible.

 

 

HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?

If you choose to re-use your bed linen, you will decide to support a good cause. Explore the city by bike! You can rent orange shared bikes of Donkey Republic at various sites in the city. We’ve made a route to enjoy a run in the neighbourhood.

We are always open to suggestions or comments to improve our sustainability policy.

So please reach out, we welcome your ideas!

 

Warm regards,

 

Yalo