Sustainability and respect for the environment
The company is constantly seeking ways to reduce its environmental impact across all areas of operation. It strives to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices throughout its processes in order to create long-term added value for its assets while reducing its environmental footprint.
GREEN KEY
Our commitment to responsible hospitality – clear environmental criteria to help you make an informed hotel choice
Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre is certified by Green Key, an environmental label for the tourism industry. The certification includes requirements for environmental management, energy and water use, waste management, and the involvement of employees and guests. As a guest, you can enjoy a comfortable stay in a hotel whose environmental management follows clearly defined criteria. The certification helps you consider the responsible use of resources when choosing your accommodation. For business travellers, companies and event organisers, the certification also provides a point of reference for considering environmental criteria when selecting a hotel. Our current certificate is available to download as supporting documentation for your internal travel and procurement processes.
Our current certification is valid until 31 December 2026.
ÖKOPROFIT
Practical sustainability that makes a difference.
We participate in ÖKOPROFIT, Munich’s long-standing environmental consulting and climate protection programme for businesses. The initiative helps organisations systematically reduce resource use, cut emissions and lower operating costs through expert guidance, workshops and tailored measures. For us, ÖKOPROFIT is a way to turn everyday operations into measurable environmental and economic improvements while contributing to Munich’s climate goals.
TOO GOOD TO GO
Our Commitment to Combating Food Waste
Since February 2024, Holiday Inn Munich City Centre has been offering surplus, still perfectly edible breakfast items through Too Good To Go at a reduced price. According to partner statistics, a total of 635 surprise bags were rescued by 31 December 2025. Based on our internal evaluation, the collection rate between 1 February 2024 and 31 December 2025 was 99% of all reserved surprise bags. Only 1% were cancelled or not collected. For the 635 rescued surprise bags, Too Good To Go estimates a potential saving of 1.71 tonnes of CO₂e. This model-based figure does not represent a measured reduction in the hotel’s operational emissions. In addition, we monitor food waste generated in our kitchen operations. For the evaluation period from 4 August 2023 to 3 September 2026, our internal tracking shows an average of 68.79 grams of food waste per guest served. Our goal for 2026 is to reduce recorded food waste to 65 grams per guest. The operational implementation of these initiatives is overseen by Sören Thien, Executive Chef, and Christian Kreitel, Sous Chef.
GREEN ENGAGE
Smart steps toward a greener stay.
We actively use IHG Green Engage, IHG’s global sustainability platform designed to reduce environmental impact across hotel operations. Through data-driven actions, we continuously improve energy efficiency, water use, and waste management. Green Engage helps us turn sustainability goals into everyday practice – for a stay that’s more responsible, without sacrificing comfort.
Regional. Sustainable. Bavarian.
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