Sustainability

at Riffelalp Resort 2222m

Peace, nature and warm hospitality – this is the motto of our five-star hotel, the Riffelalp Resort, located at 2'222m in the heart of the mountains. When you come to the Riffelalp Resort, you are surrounded by nature and protected areas of national and international importance, home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

The Riffelalp Resort operates an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, with actions monitored in the areas of energy, water, waste, procurement and mobility.

Discover our actions, certifications and indicators relating to the environment, social conditions and governance.

Sustainability Policy

Ethics Charter

Purchasing Policy

Our commitments, programmes & certifications

EarthCheck

Riffelalp Resort 2'222m is EarthCheck Silver certified. This certification is based on the assessment of environmental, social and economic criteria, as well as independent verification.

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Swisstainable

We participate in the Swisstainable sustainability programme and are classified as Level III – leading. This level requires recognised sustainability credentials that are subject to regular verification by independent external third parties.

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ISO 9001 & 14001

The Riffelalp Resort 2'222m’s environmental management system is ISO 14001 certified and is regularly audited in accordance with the requirements of the standard.

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LHW Sustainability Leader

The Riffelalp Resort 2'222m is part of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) Sustainability Leaders collection. This recognition is reserved for hotels that have obtained at least one sustainability certification accredited by the GSTC or based on a GSTC-recognised standard.

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UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

We are signatories to the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, a voluntary commitment that is distinct from a performance certification. Our measured results are published separately in our ESG report.

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UN Global Compact

Riffelalp Resort AG has participated in the United Nations Global Compact since June 2023. This voluntary initiative is based on ten principles covering human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Progress in these areas is communicated through the Communication on Progress (CoP).

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