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Reduce, reuse, recycle: sustainability on Fort Kniepass
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Building bridges from the past through the present into the future
Sustainability is a term that is often used today and - in the opinion of some - (over)used. And perhaps the question arises, especially for a fort with roots in the 14th century: aren't a fortification and the idea of sustainability a contradiction in terms? As the keepers and operators of various castles and palaces, we are convinced that they are: This is definitely not a contradiction!
Old fortified castle - modern sustainability goals
On the contrary, one of the key sustainability issues - what can be done today to protect the resources of future generations - is extremely important for a castle. After all, the preservation of cultural resources is undoubtedly of enormous importance for future generations. Even if a fortress sometimes presents us with unusual challenges in our daily activities.
Areas in which we act sustainably
As we know, the idea of sustainability offers various areas in which we can meet these challenges: in the field of ecological measures, in the area of economic activity or in social tasks. In this way, as a tourism institution with roots in the Middle Ages, we are able to build a bridge from the Middle Ages to the present and into the future from various starting points.
As the administration of castles and palaces, we carry out sustainability monitoring in all our properties. In addition, we subject the goals we have set ourselves to an annual review. With the overarching aim of improving at all levels.
Save electricity
Avoid waste
Conserve resources
Conscious use of mobility
Taking social responsibility
How to make a fort fit for the future
For us at the Burgen- und Schlösserverwaltung,sustainability also means that we are constantly learning. And that we adapt to changing requirements. In times of rapid change, sustainability is a dynamic process for us that we regularly evaluate and, above all, continue to develop in the future.
Our goals for Fort Kniepass:
- Applying for the Austrian Ecolabel for the catering business and Fort Kniepass as an event venue (criteria catalog UZ207)
- Implementation of events as green events
