Ollero Eco Lodge
A family cottage on the Ounasjoki river outside Rovaniemi, run on certified renewable electricity with composting toilets and reused log buildings.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.1/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 51.3%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
The lodge buys electricity from an entirely renewable supplier with Guarantee of Origin, uses energy-saving lights, and the igloo runs on solar and biofuel with low-energy windows.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Waste is sorted into paper, glass, metal, plastic, mixed and bio streams, and there are three composting toilets.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
Old log buildings were moved to the site and rebuilt log by log, furnishings from the 1970s were reused, and the igloo can be moved without trace.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The home page says the family wants to preserve the natural beauty of the property, with no specific habitat or conservation activity described. “We want to preserve our cultural heritage, as well as the natural beauty of Ollero, and share it with others in a sustainable way.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | The lodge buys electricity from an entirely renewable supplier with Guarantee of Origin, uses energy-saving lights, and the igloo runs on solar and biofuel with low-energy windows. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, or taps and showers at or under 8.5 litres a minute | 5 / 10 points | The green choice page lists three composting toilets across the igloo, cabin and yard, a waterless sanitation system, though no other water measures are given. “There are three composting toilets, one in the igloo, another in the sleeping cabin and one in the yard.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | Waste is sorted into paper, glass, metal, plastic, mixed and bio streams, and there are three composting toilets. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | The lodge says it provides only local and organic ingredients when cooking with guests. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | Old log buildings were moved to the site and rebuilt log by log, furnishings from the 1970s were reused, and the igloo can be moved without trace. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The lodge says it holds the Green Key award, but it is not on the current Green Key Finland list, so this counts as a claim only. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.5/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 12.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The green choice page claims local and organic ingredients but names no farm or garden. “When cooking with us we provide only local and organic food ingredients.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The green choice page says cleaning detergents are highly eco friendly without naming products or labels. “All detergents used for cleaning and the guests´ shampoos and shower gels are highly eco-friendly.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The green choice page says the smoke sauna textiles use natural raw materials, but bed linen composition is not given. “In the smoke sauna, towels, bench linen and slippers are made in Finland using natural raw materials.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 1/4 · Claim only | 1.25 / 5 points | The activities page offers an outdoor jacuzzi and river swimming from the smoke sauna but gives no treatment details. “Brand new panorama sauna and outdoor jacuzzi offer magical view over the river and forest.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.9/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 22.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated | 15 / 30 points | The our story page names the four siblings as the owners of the family business and the parents who bought the property. “Ollero Eco Lodge started with the desire of its owners, four siblings, to bring a new style of adventure travel to Rovaniemi” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The green choice page says sheep hides come from a local organic farm, without naming it. “Sheep hides come from a local organic sheep farm and they are 100% allergen-free.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The home page says the lodge introduces guests to local Lapland lifestyle through traditional activities, without named makers. “We’re happy to deepen your look into Lapland lifestyle through local activities like ice fishing, snowshoeing, traditional smoke sauna and cooking on open fire.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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