Every day we see the pristine nature on our doorstep - one of the reasons why it is important to us to protect it and do our best to preserve it.

That is why we are constantly thinking about how we can make our hotel and all our processes more and more sustainable and climate-neutral.

To analyse and steadily reduce our CO₂ emissions, we joined the Climate Neutrality Alliance in 2019.
This was an important step for us in putting the Design Hotel Tyrol on the path to climate neutrality. We are currently offsetting these emissions by supporting sustainable projects. In autumn 2018, storm ‘Vaia’ destroyed 6,000 hectares of woodland. Wind and snow load caused further damage to the forests, followed by a major bark beetle infestation. That is why, since 2025, we have been supporting Wow-Nature’s reforestation project in the Dolomites.

We have already implemented many things in the past:

• We have always sourced our electricity from the municipality’s own hydroelectric power stations – in other words, certified green electricity. In addition, we generate electricity using our 60 kWp photovoltaic system on the roof of the building.
• Until 2020, we heated our outdoor pools using solar thermal energy. In 2021, this heating system was replaced by a new, zero-emission air-to-water heat pump.
• We currently heat and cool 34 of the 47 rooms with zero emissions using two further air-to-water heat pumpson the roof of the building.In our renovation work and when purchasing supplies, we place particular emphasis – in line with the principles of the Economy for the Common Good – on selecting craft businesses and suppliers from Partschins and the Merano region. On the one hand, this is to support our local economy and avoid long journeys.
• We also place great emphasis on regional and seasonal produce when preparing our food. Through careful purchasing, we avoid plastic packaging and unnecessary waste. In recent years, we have been able to secure an increasing number of local farmers as our suppliers. Our aim is to source 90 per cent of all our food exclusively from South Tyrol.
• We have cultivated several herb beds across our outdoor areas, which we can use for food and drinks.We are greening our façades and roofs, and we collect and use rainwater for our plants. This helps to cool our façades in summer and reduces our water consumption.
• There are no longer any single-use products in our guest rooms. Here, we have consistently switched to loose goods, bulk packs and refillable products over the last few years.In addition, we have installed automatic dosing systems for our washing machines and dishwashers, which dispense only the exact amount of detergent required. We also use such a system to refill our cleaning bottles time and again, ensuring that no cleaning products are wasted. All cleaning products, washing-up liquids and laundry detergents are EU Ecolabel-certified and biodegradable.
• We record all quantities consumed of fuel, water and waste disposed of – with a view to continuously reducing these. To this end, we are constantly optimising our processes.We support our local clubs and promote culture.
• There are also, from time to time, items of equipment and appliances that we no longer have any use for. We are happy to pass these on to charities.

The South Tyrol Sustainability Label is based on the criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which were developed to promote a uniform international understanding of sustainable tourism.
In brief: The GSTC criteria can be divided into four distinct areas: management, socio-economics, culture and ecology. The sustainability label enables destinations and accommodation/catering businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development to everyone. As sustainability is a long-term endeavour, the label has three levels, each of which is verified through an audit. Different criteria must be met for each level, with the third and highest level corresponding to GSTC certification and thus being internationally recognised.