Eat - Food and beverage

For instance, we do not serve red-listed fish species, food containing GMOs, or bottled water in our restaurants. Instead, we prioritize sustainably certified fish and seafood, and strive to serve organic, locally produced ingredients alongside plant-based options. To us, food is love – meant to be shared, not wasted. That’s why we meticulously measure and monitor food waste to minimize it. 

Organic food and beverages

Scandic is dedicated to serving food that supports the planet, people, and animals. In line with the Nordic Swan Eco-label standards, we continually increase the share of organic food and beverages on our menus. 

Plant-based food

Plant-based options play a central role in Scandic’s sustainability efforts – for the benefit of our guests, animals, and the environment. Our initial goal is to increase the share of plant-based food we serve by 2 percentage points per year, aiming for 60% plant-based menus by 2025. After 2025, we will evaluate our progress and set new targets for 2030.

We encourage our guests to choose plant-based meals by offering flavorful and innovative dishes. Every Scandic restaurant features at least one vegetarian or vegan option on its menu. To inspire even guests with traditional dining preferences, we emphasize making these dishes so appealing they become the natural choice.

To achieve this, we collaborate closely with our suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality plant-based ingredients – and we’re delighted to see increasing demand from our guests.

Animal welfare

Promoting animal welfare is a priority for Scandic. We advocate for sustainable farming practices where livestock graze naturally and the use of antibiotics is minimized. All our suppliers must adhere to local laws and regulations on animal welfare, as outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustainable Procurement Guidelines. You can find all our policies here

Cage-free eggs policy

Scandic exclusively uses cage-free eggs – including whole eggs, liquid eggs, and eggs used as ingredients. 

European chicken commitment

At Scandic Hotels, we support the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) or equivalent standards as part of our efforts to improve animal welfare. By increasing demand for ECC-certified chicken, we hope to contribute to the growth of its supply.

You can find more information about the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) and Scandic’s annual ECC report here

Food waste

Food waste is a major challenge, and we at Scandic work hard to reduce it every day. We measure and follow up on food waste consistently and collaborate with organizations like Karma, Too Good To Go, and ResQ to ensure that edible surplus food reaches consumers rather than going to waste.