Responsible Business

Taking responsibility for the environment and local community has been an important part of Rezidor's broader commitment to sustainable development for many years. In 2001, this commitment was fortified and placed within the scope of a programme called Responsible Business (RB). Each hotel has a unique RB Action Plan covering areas such as community outreach, environmental improvement, employee well-being and health and safety. To read more about the RB programme, please go to http://www.responsiblebusiness.rezidor.com/.

This Berlin lodging is engaged with both local charity groups and Rezidor's corporate international charity organisation, the World Childhood Foundation, whose mission is to defend the rights of children and to promote better living conditions for vulnerable and exploited children at risk all over the world.

Responsible Business activities and achievements:

• Since January 2009 the hotel has been ISO 14001 certified by the TÜV Rheinland Group for outstanding environmental management
• Effective waste recycling system for glass, paper, metal, plastic, organic waste and batteries
• Use of unbleached toilet paper only
• Non-smoking work environment
• Installation of "water savers" for all guest rooms and spa area
• Installation on timed controlled air condition and ventilation plants
• Use of low-energy light bulbs and halogen bulbs IRO or ECO in entire hotel
• Use of motion detectors throughout the hotel
• Installation of 5 tub water dispensers for staff
• GoldPoint members and meeting planners can exchange Gold Points® to offset their CO2 footprint
• Healthy food option in our restaurant and for meeting & events
• Regular collection of clothing and toys for donation
• Blood donation day in cooperation with DRK
• Sale of seasonal dishes for a good cause
• Benefit trip with the hotel boat "Adele" on the River Spree
• Benefit visit to the Sea Life Center Berlin
• Regular support of Neuhland e.V.
• Support of "Weihnachten im Schuhkarton“ (Christmas in a shoe box) by “Geschenke der Hoffnung e.V.” (presents for hope) – 2010 the hotel donated over 300 Christmas parcels for children in need

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin is also pleased to support the Neuhland Children's Homes since 2006; currently, the hotel acts as "Godparent" towards the homes.

Neuhland e.V. is a body responsible for social projects and institutions that attend to the needs of children and young people in crisis situations.

The hotel's support programmes for the children are multifaceted and range from donations in cash and to hands-on help by hotel employees. The hotel assists with projects including repainting the Neuhland House, organisation of the summer party, Christmas bakery at the hotels pastry and promoting an introduction to working life through internships and apprenticeship positions.