Radisson Blu Scandinavia Becomes Verified Net Zero Hotel as Radisson Adds Four Nordic Properties

COPENHAGEN — Radisson Hotel Group has added four hotels in Stockholm and Copenhagen — including the 544-room Radisson Blu Scandinavia in the Danish capital — to its Verified Net Zero programme, taking the portfolio to nine independently certified Verified Net Zero hotels across the Nordics and the UK as the group works toward a target of 100 by 2030.

The announcement, made on 1 October 2026, marks a shift from pilot projects to large, established meetings and events properties, demonstrating that net zero operations can work at scale rather than only in small showcase hotels.

Four hotels join the Verified Net Zero portfolio

Three of the four hotels are in Stockholm: the newly renovated Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel next to Stockholm Central Station, the Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, and the Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. In Denmark, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen completes the quartet.

The move follows the recent addition of three Verified Net Zero hotels in Norway and builds on the group’s initial pilot programme. According to Radisson Hotel Group, the expansion shows that net zero hospitality at scale is not limited to new-build properties or individual showcase projects — it can be applied to existing hotels already operating with complex infrastructure, large guest volumes and major conference activities.

Radisson Blu Scandinavia brings net zero to Copenhagen

For Copenhagen, the standout addition is the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, one of the Danish capital’s best-known large hotels. The property offers 544 newly renovated guest rooms, two restaurants and two bars, with 14 meeting rooms and capacity for more than 2,000 guests, making it an important venue for meetings and events in the city.

The hotel is supplied with 100% renewable electricity and uses demand-controlled LED lighting, while waste is separated across 15 categories. Its inclusion signals that Copenhagen’s major conference hotels can now offer corporate customers and meeting planners verified net zero stays and events without compromising on capacity or service.

What Verified Net Zero hotels actually have to do

The Verified Net Zero programme covers the carbon footprint from energy use — Scopes 1 and 2 as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol — as well as the hotel’s operational and supply chain footprint (Scope 3). Participating hotels must use 100% renewable energy for all functions, from heating, cooling and hot water to cooking and spa and pool facilities, achieved through electrification, the purchase of renewable energy, or both.

Within Scope 3, the programme targets waste reduction, laundry and supplies, and supply-chain overhauls with a focus on low-carbon menus. Radisson Hotel Group partnered with Swedish specialist Klimato to analyse food offerings across in-room dining, meetings and events menus and breakfast buffets, introducing carbon labels from A (lowest) to E (highest). Menus focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and have cut recipe carbon footprints by up to 40% without compromising on taste.

Crucially, every Verified Net Zero hotel is independently verified by TÜV Rheinland against the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels, giving corporate buyers and guests third-party assurance rather than a self-declared claim.

The four new hotels at a glance

The Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre stands out for its existing sustainability infrastructure: 1,040 square metres of solar panels and a cooling system using water from the nearby Klara Sjö, with LEED Gold certification.

From pilot to scale: nine hotels and counting

“Growth and sustainability cannot be two separate conversations. If we want to build a stronger hospitality business for the long term, we need hotels that reduce their environmental impact while continuing to deliver for our guests, owners and people,” said Federico J. González, Global CEO of Radisson Hotel Group.

Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability & Security Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, added: “With four additional launches in Stockholm and Copenhagen, our Verified Net Zero program continues to gain momentum. We now have nine Verified Net Zero hotels across the Nordics and the UK, proving that net zero hospitality is no longer a concept or a pilot — it is a scalable reality.”

Beyond the environmental impact, the group argues that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand: reducing energy and resource consumption supports more efficient operations and long-term resilience while responding to the expectations of guests, owners and corporate customers.

Radisson Hotel Group operates more than 1,575 hotels in operation and under development across more than 100 countries, with over 100,000 team members. For readers following business and sustainability news from Denmark, more English-language Denmark coverage is available on Watan News.

For further industry detail, see the Hotel Management Network report on Radisson’s net zero expansion.

Conclusion

With Copenhagen’s Radisson Blu Scandinavia now certified, Denmark’s capital has a major conference hotel that can credibly offer verified net zero stays. The programme’s expansion from small pilots to 500-plus-room properties suggests the hospitality industry’s green transition is moving into the mainstream — and Radisson’s 2030 target of 100 hotels will test whether that scale can be sustained.

FAQ

Which hotels did Radisson add to its Verified Net Zero programme?

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Stockholm (including Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre), Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel Stockholm, Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel Stockholm-Arlanda, and Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Copenhagen.

How many Verified Net Zero hotels does Radisson have now?

Nine across the Nordics and the UK, following this launch and the earlier addition of three hotels in Norway. The group targets 100 by 2030.

Who verifies the hotels?

Each hotel is independently verified by TÜV Rheinland against the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels.

What does the programme cover?

Energy-use emissions (Scopes 1 and 2), plus operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 3) including waste, laundry, procurement and low-carbon menus developed with Klimato, cutting recipe carbon footprints by up to 40%.