Green Key at The Standard, Brussels

Green Key: Bold ideas deserve responsible actions

At The Standard, Brussels, we like doing things our own way, but some things are better done together.
This is why we’re committed to reshaping hospitality with a more conscious mindset.
From behind the scenes to your stay, we work continuously to reduce our impact and to build a more sustainable way of welcoming.
For our team, our guests, our city.

This mindset has led to The Standard, Brussels being Green Key certified. An international label that recognizes hotels committed to making the world more sustainable. It reflects the work already done, and the work still ahead.

Want a glimpse of what we’re doing? Take a look behind the scenes.

Our building

Rainwater is reused to supply toilet flushing throughout the building.
95% of the materials used in the building’s construction are Cradle to Cradle certified.
65% of the heating and cooling needs are covered by a geothermal system.
Low-temperature heating and cooling systems
Centralised energy production reuses excess heat

Local culture

Sustainability also means supporting the creative ecosystem around us. At The Standard, Brussels we use our hotel to celebrate the creative energy of Brussels, from DJs shaping our music programming to designers and artists whose work lives throughout the hotel.

The hotel’s interior design was led by Belgian designer Bernard Dubois, while artworks by Belgian artists such as Jan Janssen, Sam Druant, and Wesly Jacobs are showcased throughout the hotel, allowing local creativity to shape the atmosphere.