Conscious.
Because it matters to us
Taking care of what – and who – comes after us isn’t a single project for us, and certainly not a green ribbon we pin on ourselves. It’s the sum of many decisions we make every day, some big, some almost invisible.
From the energy that heats our properties and the water used in the garden to the products on your plate and the way your room is cleaned, we look closely at where we can conserve resources, strengthen regional cycles and simply do things a little better. And we’re far from finished.
Warmth from the region
The Piris Places are connected to the district-heating network of the Laces Energy Cooperative. The heat supply is based predominantly on renewable energy from solid biomass such as wood chips and pellets. Short distances, a regional energy cycle and significantly less fossil energy – that’s the kind of warmth that makes sense to us.
Rain? We’ll take it.
Rainwater is far too valuable to simply let disappear. So, we collect it and use it to irrigate our gardens and green spaces. This reduces our use of precious drinking water while giving our plants everything they need.
Saving water. Without you even noticing.
Our taps are fitted with water-saving aerators and flow regulators. They reduce the amount of water used without making any difference to your comfort. Less water. Same shower. Deal.
Clean. Without the chemical overload.
For cleaning our properties, we use Green Cleaning with micro dry steam. Our specialist steam devices clean with water vapour and elevated temperatures, without conventional chemical cleaning agents or chemical residues. This not only reduces cleaning products and packaging waste; according to the manufacturer, it also requires truly little water. Clean can be done differently.
Lights on. Consumption down.
Across our properties, we consistently use energy-efficient LED lighting. It requires significantly less energy and has a long lifespan. Small decision. Lots of lights. Pretty significant difference.
Energy with brains
An intelligent central energy-management system monitors and controls energy consumption. This allows us to use energy where it is actually needed, optimise consumption and avoid unnecessary losses. Not using more than necessary: sounds pretty logical, really.
Your room thinks along
Heating, cooling, and ventilation are intelligently controlled throughout our properties too. The room technology ensures energy is used according to actual demand without compromising a comfortable indoor climate. Comfort on. Waste off.
Piris Local
Why send something on a long journey when it grows right outside our door? With Piris Local, we consciously choose regional producers, farmers, and food from our surroundings. Wherever it makes sense and is possible, we select regional and seasonal products, shortening transport routes while supporting the people and businesses behind our food. South Tyrol simply tastes best in South Tyrol.
When it comes to mobility, we’re also moving step by step away from fossil-fuelled transport. That’s why an electric hotel shuttle, e-bikes and charging stations for electric cars are part of our offering. For you, that means exploring South Tyrol – happily with a plug.
Where a straw belongs, we use biodegradable alternatives made from real reed and bamboo. A small thing? Perhaps. But small things add up too.
Nature on your skin
In the Spa, rooms and public areas, we trust TEAM DR JOSEPH from South Tyrol. The natural-cosmetics brand combines botanical active ingredients with modern research and manufactures in Italy. A huge proportion of its range is certified according to COSMOS or ICEA standards. TEAM DR JOSEPH is also a certified B Corp and uses, among other measures, renewable energy, recyclable packaging materials, and responsible production processes. Regional, high-quality and with an approach that fits us.
You decide when it’s time for a change.
Fresh towels every day even when they don’t need changing? Not necessary. That’s why you decide when towels and bed linen should be replaced. You can also skip daily room cleaning if you don’t need it. And one more small request with an impact: bringing your own pool slippers helps us reduce single-use products and waste even further. You decide. We join in.
Behind the scenes, we take waste separation seriously too. A dedicated team member makes sure our waste is carefully separated, collected, and sent through the appropriate recycling and disposal channels. Proper waste separation doesn’t stop at the bin in your guest room.
Morning post, menus, weekly programme, A–Z information and much more are increasingly available in our digital Piris guest directory. Step by step, this reduces printed guest information – and therefore paper, printing ink, and repeated reprints – while keeping all the essential information at your fingertips. Less leafing through. More holiday.
Not perfect. Just a little more conscious every day.
We know sustainability isn’t a destination you eventually reach and tick off. We can’t avoid resources, energy use, or waste everywhere either. But we can question things. Improve. Think more regionally. Use modern technologies. Change habits. And that is exactly what we do – step by step, decision by decision. For our home. For the people who live here. And for a holiday that doesn’t just feel good but feels a little more conscious too.
