Building

Ecological Cleaning Products

We searched and tested, and after more than a year we can say: We only use 100% biodegradable cleaning products for our daily cleaning. Our so-called maintenance cleaners are all made from vegetable and mineral ingredients and contain no perfumes or dyes. They are easily biodegradable and protect the groundwater. They also protect the health of our employees.

LED LIGHTING

LED bulbs use almost 90% less electricity than traditional light bulbs. These LED bulbs are helping us to reduce our electricity consumption levels and our CO2 emissions while at the same time maintaining performance. By replacing the mirror lights in the Atrium and the lighting in the Aare meeting room with LED lighting, we were able to reduce our CO2 emissions by around 1,835 kg annually.

HOTEL RENOVATIONS: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY COOLING SYSTEM

We use modern, environmentally friendly heat recovery technology and cold water instead of chemical coolants to cool our rooms. Heat recovery technology allows us to capture the heat energy created in the process of cooling the water and use it to heat our hot water. This is much more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than our previous systems.

MODERNISATION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM AT THE BÜHNENHAUS

The new speed-controlled pumps that were installed in 2017 reduce our overall heating consumption by around 3%, meaning we save 9,500 kg of CO2 every year.

USE OF RECIRCULATED AIR AT THE ARENA

A heat recovery valve that was also installed in 2017 reduces the energy required to heat the arena, thus saving around 15,000 kg of CO2 every year.

GREEN ENERGY

We use renewable hydropower from our energy partner BKW.

MOVEMENT SENSORS IN THE BACK OFFICE

We have installed LED lights with movement sensors throughout the back-office area wherever possible and appropriate. This saves electricity because it means only the areas with people in them will be lit. If no one is there, the room stays dark.