We don’t like to make things up. We base our decisions on reliable sources—and we continue to learn, because even we don’t have all the answers.
Official and scientific sources
For data on energy, climate, and nature, we turn to government agencies, environmental organizations, and scientifically grounded reports—not to the random opinions of the day.
Local knowledge
We also learn a lot from the people around us: nature guides from the Scheldt Valley, skilled professionals, and other hospitable business owners who are grappling with the same questions.
Honest About Doubt
Sometimes the answer isn’t black and white. In those cases, we prefer to say so, and we choose what seems most responsible at that moment. Evolving understanding is part of the process.
Our sources
Here is a selection of the organizations and portals we regularly rely on.
Climate Science
- IPCC — Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
A UN body that summarizes the current state of international scientific knowledge on climate change. - Copernicus Climate Change Service
European Earth observation service providing measurements, data, and analyses on the climate.
Climate in Belgium & Flanders
- klimaat.be
The Belgian federal climate portal, featuring statistics and policies on climate change in Belgium. - CERAC — Belgian Climate Risk Assessment
The first national climate risk assessment for Belgium, prepared by the Center for Climate Change Risk Analysis. - Flanders Climate Portal (VMM)
Facts, figures, and tools from the Flemish Environment Agency on climate change and adaptation. - Reset.Vlaanderen — Knowledge Library
Knowledge base on the sustainable transition in Flanders.
Our industry: lodging & tourism
- Fairhospitality.coop
A learning community for small-scale lodging operators in Flanders focused on sustainable and economical operations—we are active members of this community ourselves. - Green Key
An international sustainability label for lodging and tourism—the process we are currently undergoing ourselves. - EU Ecolabel — Tourist Accommodations
The European Ecolabel for tourist accommodations, for which we have submitted an application.
Useful for You
- Milieu Centraal
Independent knowledge center for sustainable living, offering practical tips and tools.
Looking for it yourself
No rules, just what helped us—take what works for you.
- ✓Verify bold claims against a reliable, independent source.
- ✓Be skeptical of “green” marketing without evidence—ask how it works.
- ✓Talk to people who are doing it; experience often teaches you more than a brochure.