Sustainability is close to our hearts. For us, sustainability means not only focusing on environmentally friendly practices, but also taking social responsibility and promoting economic stability. We strive to use our resources sparingly, supporting local communities while providing our guests with a memorable stay.
ibex fairstay Gold certified
We proudly carry the ibex fairstay Gold certification – an award for our above-average sustainability performance in the areas of management, ecology, regionality, social affairs and finance & performance. ibex fairstay supports us with a holistic concept on the way to even more sustainability. Based on a comprehensive catalogue of measures and well-founded analyses, we are continuously working on improvements. The certification is recognised for the Swiss Tourism Association’s “Swisstainable Level III – leading” award and confirms our long-standing commitment to responsible action.
Minergie
The Hotel Belvoir was newly built in 2009 and meets the Minergie standard for buildings supported by the cantons, the federal government and the private sector. The building is state-of-the-art with excellent comfort levels in terms of air quality, thermal comfort and protection against external noise. More quality of life, low energy consumption and practically no fossil heat generation.
EnAW – Energy Agency of the Economy
Since 2012, we have been actively involved in voluntary climate protection, with a focus on CO2 reduction and energy efficiency. In close cooperation with our energy supplier, we identified potential savings. From Monday to Thursday we only switch on the sauna and steam bath if desired. Our intelligent kitchen ventilation system only works at full speed when it is actually necessary. This and many other small changes have a big impact – every day we are committed to the conscious use of resources.
Plastic-free
Wherever possible, we rely on plastic-free alternatives in the kitchen, rooms, restaurant and seminar rooms. For example, we have been offering plastic-free terry cloth slippers for several years and are successively using other environmentally friendly products. We are continuously working to minimize our ecological footprint.
Sustainable wooden room cards
Our sustainable room cards are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic cards. By using wood, a renewable raw material, we reduce our plastic consumption and minimize our ecological footprint.
Biodiversity
In our Belvoir garden we have sown a flower meadow, which is a hotspot for a variety of animal and plant species, thus promoting biodiversity. It is a paradise especially for butterflies and bees. Our hotel guests on the ground floor also enjoy the blooming blaze of colour.
Regional products
In our kitchen, we attach great importance to the conscious purchase of regional, seasonal and sustainable products such as our eggs, which we source from the Stockengut nearby. Our talented chefs conjure up exclusive and delicious dishes that offer a wonderful variety through the use of regional ingredients. We guarantee not only first-class taste, but also short transport routes for our food.
Less Food Waste
We want to avoid food waste as much as possible. We implement various measures to reduce food waste and promote the sustainable use of our resources. For example, we pay a lot of attention to the size of our portions and offer small bowls at our buffet. Through conscious purchasing management, careful storage and versatile use of food, we strive every day to minimize our environmental impact and prevent food waste.
Employees
Together with our partner hotel Sedartis, we are committed to our employees. In addition to exciting training and further education opportunities, we offer apprenticeships in various professions every year. We were awarded as a top training company because we are very committed to our apprentices and offer them excellent training. In order to train interns, we also work together with leading hotel management schools. We attach great importance to the well-being of our employees and offer them numerous benefits in order to remain attractive as an employer and to be able to establish and maintain long-term employment relationships.
WfW
WATER FOR WATER (WfW) is an international non-profit organisation with the vision of making the use of water a resource climate-friendly and fair. We at Hotel Belvoir promote the environmentally friendly consumption of tap water and use this proceeds to donate to projects in Africa that are committed to a sustainable improvement of water and sanitation services on site.
Paperless
Thanks to digitalization, we are reducing paper consumption. Invoicing our guests is done electronically whenever possible. Suppliers are instructed to submit their invoices via our online portal. All internal processing up to accounting is done digitally. Documents such as personnel files, inventories and receipts are stored and archived electronically. As a result, we have been able to reduce our paper consumption by up to 75% in recent years.
Electric charging stations
In our underground car park we have 4 charging stations for electric vehicles. With this environmentally friendly offer, we offer our guests the opportunity to use electric means of transport and actively contribute to the protection of our environment. Our electric charging stations are another step in our mission to be sustainable and create a green future.
Swisstainable
We are in the age of sustainability and no destination stands for this prudent, resource-saving and environmentally friendly zeitgeist like Switzerland. We have always taken care to bring the needs of guests, the local population and the environment into a harmonious relationship. That is why the Hotel Belvoir and the Hotel Sedartis are supporting this project in order to start an impactful movement with the new Swisstainable sustainability strategy together with the entire Swiss tourism industry. With the vision of becoming the most sustainable destination in the world.
