The sustainable and careful use of natural resources is an important matter to us. Therefore, each of our departments contributes to a more sustainable workflow. The Penck Hotel Dresden is GreenSign certified and always improving to be as climate-friendly as possible in the future.
Energy Efficient Measures in all Departments
20% less energy consumption
Air Conditioning
Our chiller was replaced with a brand new system in 2021 which is distinctly more efficient and saves energy and water. Besides the coolant being more eco-friendly, the upgraded unit reacts according to demand and is a lot quieter.
Water march!
100% green electricity
We obtain 100% of our electricity from renewable sources. Specifically, this is green electricity from hydropower, which we obtain from our energy partner Sachsen Energie.
Artificial light is optional
Natural Light Sources
Thanks to the glazing of our meeting rooms and restaurant, we save energy through the incident daylight. Excessive use of the air conditioning system can be prevented by using our blackout blinds.
More than 15,000 kWh saved
Minibars
We do without minibars in the Classic rooms, which reduces our electricity consumption by over 15,000 kWh per year and also saves the emission of over 7,000 kg of CO2. Of course, you can get a selection of chilled drinks at reception around the clock.
Intelligent Illumination
Lighting on Demand
Energy-saving LEDs are used in the building, motion detectors ensure that they are only in operation when needed. Our timers for outdoor lighting adapt to the season and are therefore do not operate unnecessarily.
No electricity waste while you explore the city
Room Card Slot
The power in our rooms is only activated when the room card is inserted, which means that no energy is wasted while the room is not in use.
Environment
We safeguard biodiversity on our doorstep
Our hotel’s own biotope on the outskirts of Dresden
In cooperation with our partner HODLWOOD, we are setting an example for environmental and climate protection. Specifically, this is an association of perennial flowering areas near Dippoldiswalde.
GreenSign
Sustainability certification
We have been awarded the GreenSign sustainability certificate.
The following aspects were included in the assessment: Energy, water, waste management, purchasing, regionality, biodiversity, social and economic responsibility, quality management and sustainable development.
Sustainable Work Equipment
Detergents
Our housekeeping team uses biodegradable cleaning products to avoid unnecessarily polluting our groundwater with chemicals.
Ecological Cycle
Green Roof
The Kunsthalle Dresden has a green roof, which creates an ecological balance. It improves the climate by storing rainwater, producing oxygen, filtering air and absorbing radiation. In addition, the evaporation capacity of the plant layer can lower heating costs of the space below.
Electromobility
Charging stations for e-cars & e-bikes
Three e-charging stations are located on the upper car park level.
You can use these via your charging card or QR code.
There are also charging stations for e-bikes in our bike box.
Waste
Throw away less
Waste Reduction
We test and experiment with new products as well as communicate the significance of reusable systems instead of single-use goods and portion packaging to our staff and guests.
We also do without small doses of individual shower gel and have installed refillable shower gel bottles in the rooms.
Green Meetings
Wipe, don’t crumple.
In the meeting rooms, blackboards, whiteboards and write-on walls can be used instead of flipcharts.
Making recycling possible
Waste Separation
Waste separation is, across all departments, an important matter to us and we regularly train our staff in this regard.
From locals, for locals.
Supply Chain
To avoid long delivery routes and support local businesses, we focus on regionality. Most of our food and beverages come from local bakeries, butchers and wineries. The distances to the laundry are also kept short. Learn more about our partners here.
Meet sustainably.
Green Meetings
As a sustainable conference option, we offer our green meeting package. In addition to the seasonal and regional catering, the writing pads are FSC-certified natural paper. Our Sprout pencils can be planted after use. We donate 1 euro per participant to our partner HODLWOOD.
Social
Young Stars
Sponsoring Sports Club “Pesterwitz”
We support the youth sports club Pesterwitz e.V. near Dresden with jerseys, tracksuits, winter jackets and volunteer work, among other things.
Fighting Cancer
NCT University Hospital Dresden
We regularly support the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Dresden of the University Hospital Dresden by providing rooms free of charge for charity events.
