Radisson RED Oslo City Centre debuts as a verified Net Zero hotel

Radisson Hotel Group announces with pride the opening. Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. The hotel, a bold addition to the Norwegian Capital is one of two Verified Zero Status Hotels in the world. Radisson RED, Oslo City Centre is a Verified Net Zero hotel that puts climate-conscious travel at the forefront. The hotel features 118 reimagined rooms, vibrant communal spaces, flexible meeting space, and a playful spin on Scandinavian minimalism.

Marking a major milestone in sustainable hospitality, the property reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, with the property already meeting the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels—as verified by independent third party TÜV Rheinland.

The hotel has just completed a complete transformation of the former Park Inn By Radisson. It now features 118 newly designed guest rooms and communal areas. In the heart of Oslo the hotel provides easy access to many of the city’s landmarks including the Oslo Opera House and the Munch Museum.

Redefining city hospitality through creativity and community

In true Radisson RED fashion, the hotel combines high design with a relaxing, inclusive atmosphere. Rich dark woods, bold reds and blacks, and technology-forward amenities define guests’ experience. Meanwhile, the restaurant, lounge, and bar areas are designed to inspire, connect, and create community. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will find spaces tailored to their lifestyle—including a renovated gym and six versatile meeting rooms for up to 100 guests, all with modern audiovisual equipment and free high-speed Wi-Fi to keep everyone connected.

Within a few steps of the hotel are iconic landmarks like the Oslo Opera House or the Aker Brygge Promenade. The National Gallery, the Munch Museum and the Royal Palace Gardens are all within walking distance. The hotel offers world-class dining, shopping and entertainment right outside its doors.

Climate-conscious travel at the forefront

Radisson RED Oslo City Centre – A Verified Zero Waste Hotel is located in a historic building that was built in 1939. This was long before sustainability had become a hot topic. This historic building has undergone extensive renovations to become a cutting edge lifestyle hotel which meets Verified Net Zero standards. A Verified Net Zero hotel eliminates emissions from energy (called scope 1 & 2) and minimizes operational emissions (called scope 3). Verified Net Zero is evident to guests through three areas: 100% renewable electricity, low-carbon meals, and an effort to minimize waste. The second Verified Net Zero Hotel by Radisson Hotel Group follows the opening of its first Verified Net Zero Hotel in Manchester this summer.

Radisson RED Oslo City Centre has achieved Verified Net Zero status by using 100% renewable energy. This includes 100% Renewable Electricity and City District Heating sourced from sustainable resources such as Waste-to-energy or data center heat recuperation. Scope 1 & 2 emissions are thus eliminated. In addition, the hotel significantly reduces Scope 3 emissions through a holistic approach to operations and supply chains—especially in Food & Beverage, Laundry and Waste Management.

Nature Based Solutions and its partner, Nature Based Solutions, will compensate remaining emissions through carbon removal certificates. AgreenaSupporting over 2,300 European farmers with regenerative practices covering 4.5 millions hectares in Europe.

The Verified Net Zero status of the property will be experienced by guests through initiatives such as:

• This means that the hotel is 100% dependent on renewable energy sources. The hotel is powered using a combination renewable electricity and city-provided heating. Oslo is among the few European cities that use 100% renewable energy to heat its district. This renewable energy comes from different sources, such as data centers or city waste treatment.
• Low-carbon meals curated by Swedish partner KlimatoThe recipe reduces carbon footprints of recipes by 40% while maintaining taste.
• Zero-waste initiatives include eSmiley, a software for tracking food waste and a partnership between Too Good To Go and Too Good To Go that makes surplus food available through a community application and a widespread recycling infrastructure such as the use of Nespresso pods and glass bottles.
• 100% bulk bathroom amenities and recycling of the packaging with Clean the World• Plastic free dry amenities and a program to minimize wastage of accessory amenities
• Use glass bottles instead of PET plastic in hotel and conference rooms
• All guest rooms and public areas, including the lobby and conference room, should have recycling bins.
• Stay E-concierge, for example, is a digital tool that reduces paper usage.
• Dripdrop is a guest-facing initiative that offers hotel umbrellas as a resale item. A tree is also planted each time a borrower of an umbrella returns it.

Verified Net Zero hotels offer guests the chance to be part of an innovative movement that blends comfort, innovation and sustainability. Radisson Hotel Group’s Verified Net Zero Properties offer guests the opportunity to stay at a hotel with a zero-carbon footprint.

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