Our Commitment to Sustainability

Since its founding, The Alpina Gstaad has been dedicated to the consistent implementation of the highest standards in the areas of environmental awareness, social responsibility, and sustainability.

To achieve this commitment, the hotel works closely with leading experts in environmental management, foremost among them EarthCheck, the globally recognized provider of benchmarking and certifications for sustainable travel destinations and tourism organizations. Our long-term sustainability commitment has been reviewed since 2017 through an annual audit by EarthCheck.

Furthermore, The Alpina Gstaad sees itself as a platform to inspire an engaging dialogue between external and internal stakeholders on complex but crucial topics for the future of our planet. We understand sustainability not as a one-time achievement, but as an ongoing process that evolves over the years. We are convinced that luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive but can go hand in hand. As a provider in the luxury segment, we are committed to fair, sustainable business practices that not only strengthen the local community in the Saanenland but also have a positive impact on our partnerships beyond the region.

Sustainability Policy

Read our guidelines and statements on Key Areas of Performance towards more impactful sustainability measures

Policy
Impact Report

The data 2022 in relations with our engagement of the last 7 years.

Report 2022
We are Swisstainable

A sustainable tourism strategy that was launched in spring 2021 by Switzerland Tourism. The Swisstainable label classifies the efforts of service providers on three levels, with the aim of helping travellers identify their preferred place to stay while in Switzerland. The highest level "leading" requires a proven and holistic commitment to sustainability.

Certificate
Transparency and accountability

In cooperation with the network of NOW Force for Good we strive for transparency and accountability within the hotel industry

Eco & Social Footprint
Special Recognition

2022
THE TIMES Travel | Best 5 eco-friendly places to stay

2021
NZZ Bellevue Hotel-Rating “Schön und gut” | N° 1 sustainable 5-star hotel in Switzerland

2020
‘Out Now’ certificate | the world’s largest LGBT travel trade association

2019
Organic Spa Media Wellness Travel Awards | The Alpina Gstaad's Six Senses Spa - Best Transformative Spa
Accessibility

The OK:GO initiative provides information on our infrastracture and services that may support special needs accessibility.

Listing

EarthCheck

EarthCheck is the world's leading certification standard for the tourism and travel industry, based on scientific principles. Since 1987, the company has been helping businesses develop sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable travel destinations. EarthCheck-certified companies are evaluated in seven key areas, including energy, water, waste, community, paper, cleaning products, and pesticides.

The Alpina Gstaad's commitment to sustainability was first recognized with EarthCheck's Silver Certification in 2017. Since then, we have undergone a rigorous annual audit and certification process that assesses the ongoing development of our efforts, which led to the first awarding of EarthCheck's Gold Certification in 2022. In 2024, we received the EarthCheck Gold Certificate for the third consecutive year – a recognition that acknowledges our dedication to sustainable practices in our daily operations.

2024 Gold Certificate A-CERT-6018-2975.