Turkish independent hotel group The Stay Hotels has been awarded carbon-neutral status by the internationally recognised sustainability specialist Bureau Veritas. The certification marks a big step forward for the independent hotel group’s sustainability philosophy, as the company reports. The Stay Hotels also aims to be zero waste by the end of this year.

The Stay Hotels had engaged with Bureau Veritas in order evaluate its adherence to the general requirements of international standard for greenhouse gas verification (ISO 14064-1). For that, the Istanbul-based group underwent an audit of its operation and has invested in domestic and green-energy projects locally and globally to counter any greenhouse gases produced. According to a press release, the group also works with companies that are similarly committed to using green and sustainable products and processes.

The Stay Hotels operates four properties, with a total of more than 100 guest rooms, in Istanbul and Alacati.