We are proud to be a Green Key certified establishment. The Green Key eco-label means that we are committed to work according to the high environmental standards as well as maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent audits by The Green Key. Read more about the Green Key here

In 2024, we were awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label – a certification granted by Visit Finland to businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable tourism. The STF label recognizes efforts in environmental conservation, energy efficiency, and responsible tourism practices.

At Hotel U14, we continuously evaluate and improve our operations to support sustainability at every level. Read more about the STF label and its sustainability criteria here

We are committed to use clean renewable energy. We aim to reduce our power consumption by choosing energy efficient solutions in our every day life. To name a few, we use LED lamps, our rooms have motion detector lights, our premises and devices are modern and our meeting rooms have carbon dioxide sensors to regulate the ventilation.

We follow and report our food waste on a monthly basis. The reported data helps us to recognise where we have room for improvement. To give an concrete example of our operations, we weight and report all our organic waste every day.

Our hotel operates in LEED Gold -certificated premise. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) -classification is the biggest building certification program used worldwide.

Read more about LEED certification and its rating system here

Our rooms and public areas are cleaned by NCLEAN, that uses only Swan-labelled, eco-friendly cleaning products.

We have switched our plastic laundry bags to paper versions. We offer to our guests ecofriendly amenities from Livv. The amenities are made of sustainable and biodegradable materials. Read more about Livv here

At Hotel U14, we care about both your comfort and the environment. Our bathrooms are equipped with premium, eco-friendly bath amenities from Osmia, a local Finnish company based in Helsinki. Osmia is renowned for its commitment to natural, sustainable, and cruelty-free products.
By using larger-sized Osmia dispensers, we reduce plastic waste and minimize the number of half-empty bottles. We’re proud to offer you luxury with sustainability in mind.

Read more about Osmia’s dedication to sustainability and their range of products here

We offer sustainable Alvar Pet products to our beloved furry friends.

At Hotel U14 we have an open and instructive working environment where we help and encourage each other to grow. We invite trainees to our community to learn all about hotel industry and to grow professionally with us. We collaborate with schools across the capital region, and many of our trainees have gone on to continue their careers with us.

Our hotel has a dedicated sustainability team responsible for monitoring and developing our environmental and social responsibility efforts.
The team also ensures that unclaimed lost & found items stored long-term are regularly sorted and responsibly recycled.

We participate yearly to Joulupuu Association Christmas gift fundraising and Ronald McDonald house and offer our guests and employees the chance to donate a gift for kids and adolescence who might not get gifts otherwise. Read more about Joulupuu Association and about Ronald McDonald house

Our corporation partners are carefully chosen and we require them to practice sustainable actions.

At Restaurant Version, plant-based and vegan diets are thoughtfully accommodated.
We serve a variety of organic and locally sourced ingredients, closely monitor food waste, and take active steps to reduce it.

During the summer season, we collaborate with Kumpula School Garden, which provides us with fresh, seasonal herbs and vegetables. Established in 1928, the garden has offered children and young people the opportunity to learn about cultivation every summer since.

Read more about Kumpula School Garden here