Original Sokos Hotel Lappee is a Green Key–certified hotel. Green Key is the world’s leading responsibility programme and certification for the tourism industry, with more than 8,000 certified locations in 90 countries. The Green Key criteria are based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We also participate in Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland programme (STF). STF provides our hotel with a seven-step path for developing sustainable tourism. Each “step” in the STF path includes specific criteria that must be demonstrably met. Progress is monitored—and expected. More information about the Sustainable Travel Finland programme can be found here. >>

Responsibility in our everyday work

Operating responsibly means considering economic sustainability, social responsibility, sociocultural responsibility, and ecological sustainability in everything we do. As part of the S Group and the South Karelia Cooperative Society, Lappee aims to support the region’s economic sustainability and take responsibility for both people and the environment.

One of the main themes in our cooperative’s strategy (2025–2029) is responsibility. It is part of our everyday work and is reflected in both small and larger actions. For example, we treat job applicants, employees and customers fairly, equally and without discrimination. We aim to offer comprehensive employment and additional hours across different business areas. We also welcome interns and those getting to know working life, and strive to provide them with the same high-quality orientation as our employees. Lappee also participates in the planning and development of sustainable tourism in our region in cooperation with the local tourism organisation GoSaimaa.

In procurement, we aim to make responsible and sustainable choices, whether related to food products or furnishings. We are proud of our South Karelian roots and want to highlight local success stories in the products we offer. We promote local culture and feature local businesses, for example, on our social media channels. Locality is also visible in our product selection: minibars offer sweets produced at Fazer’s Lappeenranta factory, and breakfast includes fresh bread from the nearby Rikkilä Bakery. At restaurant VENN and Rosso, we serve beverages from the local Tuju Brewery.

Ecological responsibility is strongly connected to resource efficiency, and we therefore strive to use energy and water in moderation. For example, renovated rooms and corridors have motion-sensor lighting and automation. Water consumption is reduced through technical solutions—showers in the hotel use water sensibly. We encourage our guests to reduce intermediate cleaning, minimise waste and recycle correctly.

Original Sokos Hotel Lappee also supports WWF’s efforts to protect the Saimaa ringed seal with an annual financial contribution.

You Can Make a Difference

As our guest, you too can participate in our sustainability efforts. Small everyday choices make a big impact:

– Please turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shampooing your hair.

– At breakfast, take only the amount of food you can eat.

– Turn off the lights when leaving your room.

– Consider whether daily cleaning is necessary—or would every third day be enough?

These small choices help reduce environmental impact and move our shared goals forward.

Small actions matter – thank you for caring.