Swiss environment labels

Each country and each sector has its own environmental symbols. It is not easy to maintain an overview. We have compiled a list of the most important Swiss quality seals for sustainability in tourism:

Compensating

myclimate

Myclimate

The Swiss non-profit-making foundation is one of the leading world providers of voluntary compensation measures. The climate protection projects carried out by myclimate are characterized by the fact that they comply with very stringent criteria. myclimate also compiles CO2 balance sheets and increases awareness of climate change and climate protection by means of climate education projects.

> myclimate.ch

Food

Gout Mieux

Goût Mieux

Goût Mieux is THE Label for Swiss gastronomy which emphasizes the importance of natural produce. A fine restaurant which has been awarded the Goût Mieux label is obliged to offer a minimum range of organic dishes and beverages every day. Many Goût Mieux restaurants are increasingly offering their entire range in Goût Mieux quality.

> goutmieux.ch

Guest houses

Steinbock Label

Steinbock

Swiss label for guest houses which provide services promoting sustainable development. Based on the 5 pillars of management, efficiency, environment, employees and social conscience, regional value creation, and culture.

> steinbock-label.ch

EU Ecolabel

EU Ecolabel

EU environmental label for lodging establishments to recognize efficient environmental and resource management. Social and economic dimensions play a marginal role.

> ec.europa.eu

General

ISO 14001

ISO 14001

Environmental management system with globally valid criteria. Treating the environment in a considerate way is an essential component of entrepreneurial activity as a result.

> sqs.ch