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    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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      ESG Reports

      Sandoz Foundation Hotels

      Contact

      If you have any questions, comments or suggestions,
      we would be delighted to hear them.

      CSR Department
      Sandoz Foundation Hotels
      rse@sandoz-hotels.ch