Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach sources 100% green electricity, complemented by a rooftop photovoltaic system, uses district heating and cultivates its own permaculture garden on the hotel grounds.

Sustainability at Falkensteiner

Together for a sustainable future

Sustainability is a core part of our corporate strategy and our understanding of hospitality. At all our locations, we work on the same ecological focus areas: energy, water, biodiversity, waste and resources – as well as our role as host, employer and economic partner to the regions we operate in. We publish our progress in these areas – including our group-wide greenhouse gas balance – every year in the FMTG Sustainability Report (see below). How each property implements these focus areas depends individually on its location, building and region.

Austrian Ecolabel & EU Ecolabel

Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach is certified with the Austrian Ecolabel UZ 200 (accommodation and catering establishments) and the EU Ecolabel (AT/051/268). The entire hotel operation was audited and certified – from energy and water to waste, procurement and the kitchen.

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Environment, Water & Resource Efficiency

  • 100% certified green electricity for the entire electricity needs
  • Photovoltaic system on the hotel roof for self-generated electricity
  • District heating with a 97% biomass share (wood chips)
  • Flow-limited fittings
  • Rainwater harvesting and use for irrigation
  • Reduction of single-use products in the kitchen and restaurant

Handling food

  • Use of herbs and vegetables from the resort's own permaculture garden
  • Demand-based menu planning to prevent food waste
  • Regular training for the kitchen team on inventory management and storage

Biodiversity & Connection to Nature

The hotel grounds are home to a permaculture garden of around 5,000 m². It provides habitats for native plants and insects while also supplying the resort's kitchen with fresh herbs and vegetables grown right on site.

Social Responsibility & Regional Value Creation

As an employer and client, we are rooted in southern Burgenland – with the goal of strengthening local value creation:

  • Purchase of food and beverages from businesses in southern Burgenland
  • Regular staff training on energy, water and waste in daily operations
  • Ongoing apprentice training at the property

Mobility & Accessibility

Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach is generally accessible by public transport, but also offers guests additional services for a comfortable arrival:

  • A shuttle service for transfers from train stations or within the region
  • Information and support in organising individual transfers
  • E-charging stations for guests with electric vehicles

Transparency & Reporting

Transparent communication about what has been achieved so far is important to us. You can find out more about the group-wide ESG strategy of the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) and specific measures in our current FMTG Sustainability Report at https://www.fmtg.com/en/responsibility/

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