At COMO Castello Del Nero, we blend luxury with a deep commitment to sustainability. From eco-friendly arrivals and energy-conscious guest rooms to locally sourced cuisine and community empowerment, every detail reflects our dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Tuscany, while supporting the people and traditions that make it special.
We are proud to hold a prestigious Silver certification from EarthCheck, recognising not only our commitment to eco-conscious hospitality now, but our promise to keep working towards a sustainable future.
At COMO Castello Del Nero, sustainability starts the moment you arrive. Thoughtful initiatives reduce our environmental impact while enriching your experience.
We’ve embraced paperless check-in, streamlining the arrival process and reducing paper waste. Guests only need to provide their passport for verification and to complete the deposit guarantee process, before being shown to their room. While check-out remains traditional, this small step reflects our commitment to sustainability at every touchpoint.
Our floral decorations are sourced from local florists who embrace eco-conscious practices, including a no-foam policy. These vibrant displays not only brighten our spaces but also support the regional economy and sustainable artistry.
By using flowers that are locally in season, we minimise the carbon footprint associated with importing out-of-season blooms, whilst using hardier varieties such as roses means our displays remain fresh for up to eight days without foam. Partnering with local florists further reduces transportation emissions while supporting the local community.
To support sustainable travel, COMO Castello Del Nero offers two EV charging stations, one located at the hotel and another at Villa San Luigi, ensuring guests can recharge with ease while enjoying their stay.
Our guest rooms are thoughtfully designed to enhance comfort while integrating eco-conscious features that reduce energy and resource use.
All rooms feature LED lighting, which consumes up to 75 per cent less energy compared to traditional bulbs, and ensures sustainability without compromising the ambience of our spaces.
We also implemented key card systems to automatically switch off lighting when guests leave, further reducing energy consumption while maintaining convenience.
We’ve eliminated single-use plastics in our rooms, offering COMO Shambhala products in sustainable, eco-conscious packaging. These thoughtful details allow you to indulge responsibly.
Our kitchen reflects Tuscany’s dedication to fresh, sustainable cuisine, sourcing ingredients locally and practicing mindful waste management.
Our estate’s organic garden grows an array of seasonal produce, including 13 varieties of tomatoes, pumpkins, and fresh herbs. These ingredients are used daily, ensuring sustainability and exceptional taste, while reducing the need for external sourcing.
We partner with local suppliers like Bacci Frutta, a family business with over 70 years of tradition in Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa. Their dedication to sustainable practices and quality produce ensures we deliver the best of Tuscany to your table.
Excess food is repurposed to create meals for our staff in the cantina, helping to reduce waste while fostering a responsible and inclusive culture.
At COMO Castello Del Nero, we take pride in sustainable practices across our estate, from traditional farming methods to renewable energy initiatives.
Our estate’s olive groves and sunflower fields produce exceptional oils, cultivated using sustainable methods and without chemical fertilisers. Annually, we produce approximately 300 litres of extra virgin olive oil, while our sunflower fields yield around 50 litres of oil. These oils are integral to our culinary creations and reflect our commitment to Tuscany’s agricultural traditions and environmentally responsible practices.
Our oils are produced through hand harvesting, ensuring minimal environmental impact and preserving the quality of the crops. We exclusively use organic fertilisers to nurture our olive and sunflower crops, avoiding chemical inputs, and rely solely on rainwater for irrigation, further reducing our environmental footprint and conserving resources.
From our 2019 harvest, we produced 9,000 bottles of exceptional wine. Each bottle tells the story of our commitment to sustainable winemaking and the preservation of Tuscan traditions.
In 2024, we produced 50 kilos of barley flour from our estate, showcasing our dedication to sustainable farming and diversifying the land’s resources.
At COMO Castello Del Nero, we believe in giving back to the community that makes our estate special, creating opportunities that uplift the local economy and celebrate its heritage.
We are proud to have received recognition from the United Nations for employing refugees and providing them with meaningful opportunities. Since 2022, we have hired approximately a dozen refugees, integrating them into our workforce and supporting their transition to a stable livelihood.
Furthermore, 70 per cent of our leadership team hails from Tavarnelle or within 20 kilometres of the estate, ensuring our success directly benefits the local community while celebrating its heritage.
Launched on 21 September 2023, the Re-Cig project tackles the environmental harm caused by cigarette butts by recycling them into usable materials. Five dedicated containers across our estate collect approximately 1.8 kilograms of cigarette waste every four months. The waste is sent to a specialised company to be transformed into a plastic polymer for injection moulding and 3D printing.
This initiative repurposes waste into valuable resources while promoting environmental responsibility. Through education and collaboration, we engage our team, guests, and the community to reduce pollution and foster sustainability.
For more information on our sustainability initiatives, please reach out to como.approach@comohotels.com.
