30 Sep 2026

Radisson Hotel Group accelerates ambition for 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030 with four new hotels in Stockholm and Copenhagen

Radisson Hotel Group Press Office Brussels 5 min to read

The latest expansion brings the Group’s Verified Net Zero portfolio to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK, demonstrating how the program is moving from its initial pilot towards application across larger, complex meetings and events properties.

Meetings & Events

The newly renovated Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm is situated next to the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre and the Central Station. The hotel offers 414 guest rooms and suites and effortless access to the city’s top attractions, including the neighboring City Hall, while offering a tranquil waterfront setting.

Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, located next to Stockholm Central Station, is one of Sweden’s largest and most versatile meeting and event venues. Offering 14,000 square meters of flexible event space across 24 meeting rooms, the venue can accommodate events ranging from smaller meetings to major international congresses and events for up to 3,000 participants.

Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre was a pioneer in sustainable architecture and energy-efficient design when it opened and remains one of Europe’s most energy-efficient buildings. Sustainability is integrated throughout the property, with innovative solutions including 1,040 square meters of solar panels and a cooling system using water from the nearby Klara Sjö. The building is LEED Gold certified.

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Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm is located next to Stockholm Central Station and offers 15 meeting rooms, with the largest meeting space accommodating up to 180 guests. The hotel combines a central location with a range of facilities for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can unwind in the newly renovated relaxation area, featuring an indoor pool and jacuzzi, or enjoy panoramic views of Stockholm from HIGH Bar Stockholm.

Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm-Arlanda offers 342 guest rooms conveniently located only 2 kilometers from the airport. With 24 meeting rooms and a total capacity of up to 771 people, the hotel is an ideal venue for meetings and events, offering flexible spaces, accommodation and convenient access to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

In Denmark, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen is launched as a Verified Net Zero hotel. The hotel offers 544 newly renovated guest rooms, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. With 14 meeting rooms and capacity of over 2,000 guests, the hotel is an important meeting and events venue in the Danish capital.

With these major meeting and events properties, Radisson Hotel Group shows that large-scale meetings and events hotels and congress centers can convert to verified net zero operations without compromising scale or service.

Following the recent launch of three Verified Net Zero Hotels in Norway, this launch marks an important step for Radisson Hotel Group in reaching its target of 100 Verified Net Zero Hotels by 2030.

The expansion shows that net zero hospitality at scale is not limited to new-build properties or individual showcase projects. Instead, it can be applied to existing hotels already operating efficiently with complex infrastructure, welcoming large groups of guests and delegates, and operating major conference activities.

Beyond the environmental impact, the programme reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s belief that sustainability and profitability should go hand in hand. Reducing energy and resource consumption can support more efficient hotel operations and greater long-term resilience, while responding to the evolving expectations of guests, owners and corporate customers. The learnings from these properties will help inform how the Group continues to scale the program across its portfolio.

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Federico J. González, Global CEO of Radisson Hotel Group, comments: “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. What we have learned through Verified Net Zero gives us an opportunity to take that ambition further, and this expansion in Scandinavia is another important step as we work towards 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030.”

Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability & Security Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, comments: “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. By bringing the program to some of the region’s most important meetings and events venues, we are helping corporate customers, meeting planners and guests reduce the footprint of travel and events without compromising on quality, flexibility or scale. Importantly, every Verified Net Zero Hotel is independently verified by TÜV Rheinland against the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels, providing customers with confidence, transparency and credibility in an increasingly complex sustainability landscape.”

The Verified Net Zero Program

The Verified Net Zero program is comprehensive and includes the carbon footprint from energy use (Scopes 1 & 2 as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or GHG), as well as the hotel’s operational and supply chain footprint (Scope 3). Actions include the use of 100% renewable energy, achieved through electrification of hotels and/or by the purchase of 100% renewable energy for all hotel functions from heating, cooling, hot water to cooking and spa & pool facilities. Within Scope 3, the program focuses on overhauling operations to minimize waste, re-evaluating supply chains with a focus on low-carbon menus, and other sources of emissions such as laundry and supplies such as amenities. 

Radisson Hotel Group partnered with Klimato – a specialized partner from Sweden – to develop low-carbon menus by analyzing the entire food offering for in-room dining menus, Meetings & Events menus and the breakfast buffet, curating recipes to lower their overall carbon footprint. Menus carry carbon labels from A (lowest) to E (highest). Menus focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients while reducing recipe carbon footprints by up to 40%, without compromising on taste.

Each hotel undergoes independent third-party verification by TÜV Rheinland to ensure compliance with an internationally recognized Net Zero Methodology for Hotels.

For meeting planners and corporate buyers, the relevance is practical: the hotels show how established venues can offer net zero stays and meetings while maintaining the flexibility and capacity required for large-scale business events.

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FACT BOX

HOTEL FACT BOX – Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm

Field	Details
Hotel name	Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm
Brand	Radisson Blu
Opening date	2011-01-20
Address	Nils Ericsons Plan 4 111 52 Stockholm
Location	Central Station 1 min walking City terminalen 3 min walking City hall 10 min walking Old Town 15 min walking Djurgården 25 min walking
Nearest airport(s)	Arlanda Airport: 35 min drive
Category	Business Hotel
Rooms	414 rooms and suites; categories: Standard 24m2 Superior City View 24m2 Superior Scenic View 24m2 Premium Room with Panoramic View 24m2 Suite 50m2 Presidential Suite 75m2
Dining & Bars	The Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Wellness & Leisure	Gym 24h
Meetings	A1-A4: 3000 Sitting 31: 30 Sitting 32: 30 Sitting 33: 30 Sitting 34: 30 Sitting 35: 30 Sitting 36: 30Sitting 37:10 Sitting C1: 100 Sitting C2: 100 Sitting C3: 185 Sitting C4: 125 Sitting 21: 30 Sitting 22: 10 Sitting 23: 30 Sitting 24: 30 Sitting 25: 30 Sitting 26: 45 Sitting 27: 65 Sitting
Best for	Business / Leisure
Key features	Location, Congress
Sustainability	100% Renewable energy: Our Hotel and Congress have been driven by 100% renewable energy since opening 2011. Green Key certification Hotel Sustainability Basics Safe Hotels Low-carbon menus: On average, the recipes’ footprint is reduced by 40% Stay App: The app plays a key role in supporting VNZ standards by: Reducing unnecessary resource consumption. Enhancing the overall guest experience through digital convenience contributes to minimizing waste while supporting operational efficiency.
Booking URL	Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm on RadissonHotels.com
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HOTEL FACT BOX – Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel

Field	Details
Hotel name	Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Brand	Radisson Blu
Opening date	November 5th 1984
Address	Vasagatan 1, Stockholm
Location	Located in the city center of Stockholm. 170m, 2min walk from Stockholm Central Station and 750m, 10min walk from Nordiska Kompaniet (NK)
Nearest airport(s)	Arlanda Airport is located a 35 min drive away or 18 minutes by express train.
Category	Lifestyle/Business city hotel
Rooms	459 rooms and suites; categories: Net Zero Suite - One Bedroom Net Zero Superior Room - City View Net Zero Superior Room Net Zero Premium Room - Lake View Net Zero Premium Room Net Zero Junior Suite Net Zero Family Room Net Zero Friends & Family Stay - Multiple Rooms Net Zero Standard Room Net Zero Cosy Room Room Size: approx. 13–40 m² Net Zero Suite - One Bedroom 40 m² Net Zero Superior Room 21 m² Net Zero Premium Room 25 m² Net Zero Junior Suite 28 m² Net Zero Family Room 28 m² Net Zero Standard Room 18 m² Net Zero Cosy Room 13 m²
Dining & Bars	Stockholm Fisk Restaurang (Swedish cuisine, fish); HIGH Bar: (Cocktail Bar)
Wellness & Leisure	Indoor pool and sauna, fitness center
Meetings	M1 – 180 pax B2 – 4 pax M3 – 24 pax B4 – 12 pax B5 - 10pax B6 – 10 pax B7 – 10 pax B8 – 10 pax B9 – 10 pax M10 – 40 pax M11 – 40 pax B12 – 9 pax B13 – 4 pax M14 – 30 pax B15 – 9 pax
Best for	Business / Leisure / Wellness / Bleisure
Key features	Indoor pool, Skybar, Location
Sustainability	Renewable energy Green Key certification Hotel Sustainability Basics Safe Hotels Low-carbon menus Stay App: The app plays a key role in supporting VNZ standards by: Reducing unnecessary resource consumption. Enhancing the overall guest experience through digital convenience contributes to minimizing waste while supporting operational efficiency.
Booking URL	Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm on RadissonHotels.com
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HOTEL FACT BOX – Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm-Arlanda

Field	Details
Hotel name	Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm-Arlanda
Brand	Radisson Blu
Opening date	1980
Address	Kabinvägen 3, 190 45 Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden
Location	Stockholm Arlanda Airport area; approximately 2 km from the airport terminals, with complimentary airport shuttle service.
Nearest airport(s)	Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): a few minutes by complimentary shuttle
Category	Airport hotel / Meetings & Events hotel
Rooms	342 rooms and suites; categories: Standard, Superior, Premium, Family, Suites; Room Size: approx. 17–32 m²
Dining & Bars	The Gate: international and Scandinavian cuisine; Bar: cocktails and drinks. 24-hour in-room dining
Wellness & Leisure	24-hour fitness center; indoor pool; two saunas; billiards, darts and table tennis
Meetings	24 flexible meeting rooms; total meeting capacity up to 771 people; meeting and event spaces with natural daylight, breakout areas, catering and audiovisual facilities
Best for	Business travel / Meetings & Events / Conferences / Groups / Bleisure / Airport stays
Key features	Complimentary airport shuttle; large on-site parking; 342 rooms; 24 meeting rooms; total meeting capacity up to 771 people; indoor pool and gym; breakfast from 04:30; convenient access to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Sustainability	Verified Net Zero hotel; Green Key certified;
Booking URL	Radisson Blu Arlandia, Stockholm-Arlanda on RadissonHotels.com
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HOTEL FACT BOX – Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Field	Details
Hotel name	Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Brand	Radisson Blu
Opening date	Launched as a Verified Net Zero Hotel 30 September, 2026. First opened 1973
Address	Amager Boulevard 70, Denmark
Location	Copenhagen city center
Nearest airport(s)	Copenhagen Airport: 5.4-kilometer by car from the hotel
Category	Business / M&E hotel
Rooms	544 rooms and suites (Standard Superior, Premium, Jr. Suites and Suites)
Dining & Bars	The Lounge Bar & Restaurant: serving traditional Danish favorites and international classics and The Blue Elephant: serving Thai specialties and plant-based options
Wellness & Leisure	Sporting Health Club—Denmark’s oldest fitness club—located on the hotel’s 4th floor. Open 24/7. For a truly unique workout, step out onto the Scandinavia outdoor terrace, fully equipped for open-air training.
Meetings	14 versatile, fully equipped event spaces. The View, a premier 25th-floor skyline venue accommodating up to 125 guests
Best for	Business & Leisure & MICE
Key features	Centrally located in a historic neighborhood, rooms with spectacular city views, event spaces with panoramic views
Sustainability	The hotel is supplied with 100% renewable electricity with demand-controlled LED lighting. Waste and recycling are managed with, among other things, 15 different waste sorting fractions.
Booking URL	Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen on RadissonHotels.com
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