Our Sustainability Journey
At Vida Verde, sustainability is not a trend — it’s the way we choose to live. Every step we take is guided by the belief that comfort, hospitality, and care for the planet can exist in harmony. Below you’ll find the actions we have already completed, as well as the goals we continue to work toward.
Our Sustainability Journey
🌿 Environment
✔️ What we have already achieved
- Gas‑free operation since 2020
- Heating and hot water fully powered by an efficient heat pump
- Entire building equipped with energy‑efficient underfloor heating
- Solar panels generating part of our own electricity
- Rainwater collection system (2 × 10,000 liters) used for garden and toilets
- Use of eco‑friendly cleaning products
- Waste separation for guests and internal use
- Breakfast with local and regional products
- Nature‑friendly garden with native plants supporting biodiversity
➡️ What we are working on
- Further reducing electricity consumption through smarter usage and monitoring
- Increasing the share of self‑generated solar energy
- Expanding biodiversity in the garden with more native species
- Exploring additional ways to reuse water sustainably
🤝 Social
✔️ What we have already achieved
- A warm, safe, and inclusive environment for all guests
- Collaboration with local bakers, farmers, and activity providers
- Promotion of local events, culture, and regional experiences
- Transparent communication with guests
- A healthy and safe working environment for ourselves and anyone who helps us
➡️ What we are working on
- Strengthening partnerships with more local producers
- Offering guests even more opportunities to discover the region sustainably
- Continuing to improve accessibility and inclusivity where possible
🧭 Governance
✔️ What we have already achieved
- Clear sustainability goals (energy reduction, water savings, waste reduction)
- Transparent reporting of our energy consumption
- Compliance with all safety and environmental regulations (e.g., fire safety, legionella care)
- Fair pricing with no hidden costs
➡️ What we are working on
- Further refining our sustainability goals each year
- Improving documentation for audits and certifications
- Exploring new ways to make our operations even more transparent
