Radisson Hotel Group has opened the second verified net-zero hotel in Oslo, Norway, marking a major milestone in sustainable hospitality.

The Radisson RED Oslo City Centre offers 118 guest rooms, meeting facilities, social spaces, and a modern take on Scandinavian design, all aligned with the company's focus on achieving net zero by 2050.

As independently verified by TÜV Rheinland, this move surpasses the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels' 2040 requirements.

Having undergone a complete transformation from the former Park Inn by Radisson, the hotel provides guests with convenient access to cultural attractions such as the Oslo Opera House and the Munch Museum, as well as the Aker Brygge promenade, National Gallery, and Royal Palace Gardens.

The interior design features dark woods, red and black tones, and modern amenities, catering to both business and leisure travellers with its renovated gym and six versatile meeting rooms equipped with audiovisual technology.

Nestled in an establishment with a history dating back to 1939, the Radisson RED property has been renovated to embody the ethos of a lifestyle hotel while incorporating sustainable practices.

The hotel uses 100% renewable energy, low-carbon menus in collaboration with Swedish partner Klimato, and zero-waste operations that include food waste tracking and recycling initiatives.

To achieve its Verified Net Zero status, the Radisson RED property relies on renewable energy sources for its electricity and heating, effectively eliminating Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

The hotel also focuses on lessening Scope 3 emissions by optimising operations and supply chains, particularly in food and beverage, laundry, and waste management.

Any remaining emissions are offset through carbon removal certificates, leveraging nature-based solutions in collaboration with Agreena, supporting regenerative farming practices across Europe.

The hotel's green initiatives also encompass bulk bathroom amenities and glass water bottles to digital tools that reduce paper use.

The property also engages guests in sustainability through programmes such as Dripdrop, where a tree is planted for every umbrella borrowed.

This marks the Radisson Hotel Group's second verified net-zero hotel, following a similar opening in Manchester.

Radisson Hotel Group chief sustainability and security officer Inge Huijbrechts said: “Pioneering the first two Verified Net Zero hotels is a significant milestone for Radisson Hotel Group. By transforming hotels in operation to Verified Net Zero status, we are demonstrating that net zero conversion hotels are not only possible, they are essential.

“With 80% of the buildings that must reach Net Zero by 2050 already built, it is critical that we move quickly to transform existing properties. We are happy to be able to deliver the pinnacle of sustainable hospitality to our guests.”