Sustainability at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Reaching the highest level of sustainability at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Our mission, as a higher educational institution, is to shape the world’s future generations and to lead by example. We are convinced that sustainability is key for the future of the hospitality and tourism sectors. This is why we are proud to be members of Green Globe, the highest standard for sustainability worldwide. César Ritz Colleges Switzerland became a Green Globe member in 2019, and is now in the process of being certified. Our aim is to provide world-class education in hospitality and business, while at the same time managing our impact on the environment and teaching our students sustainability best practices they can apply to their future career.

We are committed to

Sustainable Management

We are committed to developing standard procedures to:

Provide staff development through with ongoing training
Measure customer satisfaction
Deliver our promise: providing students with worldclass education in the hospitality and business
Ensure legal compliance in all of our business operations

Social and Economic Sustainability

We engage in the local community and uphold our cultural heritage by:

Working with local businesses
Practicing local hiring practices
Using fair trade products
Providing employee protection
Implementing a code of behaviour for staff and students
Preserving the unique historical aspects of the original architecture
Developing the curriculum in partnership with neighbouring producers

Environmental Sustainability

We aim to reduce the use of resources and promote re-usage and recycling practices:

Establishing a purchasing policy including consumable goods
Reducing energy, water, green house, and gas emissions
Implementing a comprehensive waste management cycle to better plan and reduce waste
Engaging in the protection of the grounds surrounding the campus