Andaz Hotel Prinsengracht has made great strides in its sustainable performance over the past two years. Obtaining BREEAM certification in 2020 is a significant achievement considering the property is a monumental building formerly known as Amsterdam’s Public Library. Andaz Hotel Prinsengracht is the only high end hotel in The Netherlands that has undergone this process.

Andaz Hotel Prinsengracht received Green Globe Recertification earlier this year in September.

Despite challenges faced during the pandemic, Andaz Hotel Prinsengracht continues to look after its staff members well and has been providing plenty of opportunity to do training. Staff numbers have dropped due to Covid-19 and the last official training about sustainability topics was held almost two years ago. In 2020, the hotel’s Green Team attended sustainability training by Green Label Service. The goal of the 'Train the Trainer' course was to upskill team members who could then share knowledge gained with other employees within their department. In April 2020, Green Team members presented the training online to all employees due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Other best practices at the property include energy reduction measures such as installation of LED lights and the display of Dutch artwork in redesigned hallways. The launch of LGBTQ weddings underlines the hotel's commitment to an inclusive and diverse society.  And the Bluespoon Bar creates innovative, handcrafted cocktails from local ingredients which take you on a sustainable no-waste journey that doesn’t compromise on flavour, but rather elevates it.

About Green Globe Certification

Green Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries.  Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). For information, please visit www.greenglobe.com

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