Sustainable Hotels
The following hotels, with their individual certifications and partnerships, demonstrate high environmental, social, and economic standards. All of these certifications involve regular on-site inspections. External auditors document the progress of the properties that receive these certifications and report transparently on their sustainability practices.
Hotels with Ibex Fairstay
This Swiss seal of quality Ibex Fairstay confirms that a hotel or accommodation has implemented sustainable practices and is continuously working on improving them. Depending on the level achieved, hotels are classified as bronze, silver, gold, or platinum, with the bronze label already requiring a high level of sustainability.
A selection of hotels in Zurich that have been awarded the Swiss Seal of Quality is listed below.
Hotels with Quality and Environmental Management Systems in Accordance With the ISO Standard
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
Anyone staying in an ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certified hotel benefits from high quality and sustainable standards. ISO 9001 certification guarantees that the hotel implements a reliable quality management system to ensure a pleasant and problem-free stay. At the same time, ISO 14001 certification focuses on proactive measures to reduce the ecological footprint and promote the conscious use of resources – so that guests can have a good feeling when they are traveling.
The following selection of hotels in Zurich is certified to an ISO standard.
Hotels ISO Standard and With Ibex Fairstay
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
A curated selection of hotels in Zurich that bear the Ibex Fairstay seal and are also ISO-certified.
Hotels with Green Key
Green Key is a globally applied sustainability certificate from Denmark, which is awarded by the international Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The criteria catalog is publicly accessible and is regularly checked on site.
A selection of Zurich hotels that have been awarded the Green Key certification.
Hotels with EarthCheck
The EarthCheck certification, which originated in Australia, checks the sustainability of hotels in terms of their environmental, social, and economic impact using publicly accessible criteria recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).The audits are carried out on site by independent auditors. This ensures on-going compliance with the sustainability standards.
A selection of hotels in Zurich that are EarthCheck-certified.
Hotels with GreenSign
GreenSign also focuses on sustainable practices, but offers more flexible criteria and is particularly popular in Germany and neighboring countries. The requirements can be adapted to the size and circumstances of each hotel.
A selection of hotels in Zurich that have GreenSign certification.
Hotels with Green Globe
The American Green Globe is also an internationally recognized sustainability label. Besides mandatory criteria, it checks additional criteria that do not all have to be fulfilled from the outset. However, in the spirit of continual improvement, the proportion of the criteria met should increase from year to year.
These are some of the Green Globe-certified hotels in Zurich.
Hotels with Swisstainable
Swisstainable is the name of the Swiss tourism industry’s sustainability program. Through its levels, it highlights existing and planned sustainability efforts by tourism businesses and destinations. The program is divided into three levels based on the level of commitment shown by the businesses. Swisstainable is not a standalone sustainability certification – instead, it recognizes existing, external credentials and certifications, provided they meet the program’s requirements.
Businesses with an externally recognized sustainability certification that covers all three areas – economic, social, and environmental – can be classified as Swisstainable Level III – leading.
The following selection presents Zurich hotels that are part of the Swisstainable program.
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