Green Key – sustainable operations

NEU Residences is committed to sustainable development and responsible environmental management, in line with the principles of the Green Key certification and the commitments of the Slovenian Tourist Board (STO). Over the next three years, we will implement the following policy:

Key Commitments:

• Meeting environmental standards: We will consistently comply with Slovenian and European environmental legislation as well as international sustainable tourism standards.

• Reducing resource consumption: Through analytical and research-based approaches, we will review our energy usage and actively seek ways to encourage more responsible consumption. This will include reducing energy and water use by optimising systems and promoting efficient practices among guests and employees.

• Responsible waste management: We will implement a stricter and more transparent waste separation policy, paired with clear guidance for both guests and staff.

• Sustainable mobility: We will promote the use of public transport, bicycles, electric vehicles, and other eco-friendly modes of travel.

• Community engagement: We will work with local suppliers and actively support the preservation of local cultural and natural heritage.

• Education and awareness: We will regularly educate our guests and staff on sustainable practices, motivating them to act responsibly. We will measure the effectiveness of these initiatives and adapt them based on feedback.

• Equality and respect: We will foster an inclusive and safe environment free from discrimination for all guests and staff.

• Accessibility: We will continue to provide and highlight full accessibility of our premises and services for people with diverse disabilities.

Water in Slovenia is drinkable and of the highest quality. We all try to use it rationally, so future generations can enjoy the same quality of life as us. That is why we turn off taps and do not waste water when brushing our teeth, showering, washing the dishes or cleaning.

We try to use natural resources and energy efficiently, and do not emit substances that burden the ecosystem in the environment. That is why we only change towels at our guests’ request. If you want your towels to be changed every three days, leave them on the bathroom floor. That way our housekeeping staff will know to change them.

We try to use natural resources and energy efficiently, and do not emit substances that burden the ecosystem in the environment. That is why we only change the bedding at our guests’ request. If you want your bedding to be changed, leave the dedicated cube on the bed. That way our housekeeping staff will know to change the bedding.

Temperature in the apartments is always set at 22 °C. We implore our guests not to change the temperature in the apartment by more than +/- 3 °C. This will prevent unnecessary energy consumption. We also ask you to turn off the heating or cooling when you open the windows.

We carefully sort our waste. Every apartment has a bin for mixed waste in the bathroom, and bins for packaging and organic waste in the kitchen. Bins for glass and paper are available in common areas. We do not use single-use plastic packaging. All our packaging is recycled and rapidly degradable. We encourage our staff and guests to use packaging from sustainable materials to reduce unnecessary waste.

We ask our guests to turn off the lights and appliances when leaving the apartment to help us optimize energy consumption for a better tomorrow.

Ljubljana and Slovenia are green destinations. There are several sustainable means of transport available for moving around our green destination. You can explore Ljubljana on foot, on BicikeLJ city bikes (ask about the docking stations network at the front desk), on rented electric scooters and on methane-powered city buses. You can also rent an electric car.

Ljubljana and its surroundings have plenty of green spaces, parks, footpaths and forest trails:

Golovec, Mostec with Rožnik, Tivoli, Orle hill, Brunarica Strmec, Bizovik, Rašica, Ljubljana Castle, Botanical Gardens, Gobavica near Mengše, Iški vintgar gorge, Pekel gorge, Borovnica, Stari Maln, Vrhnika.

Slovenia and Ljubljana have rich natural and cultural heritage. You can find presentations of Slovenian nature parks here, and information on all protected areas on this link.

Slovenia is a sustainable destination. Find out more and explore sustainable and green activities here.

NEU Residences has zero tolerance to any intolerance, racism and xenophobia; we have created a friendly work place for all our employees and a welcoming environment for our guests.

A travel guide for persons with mobility and other impairments.