What does a Swisstainable classification mean ?
We are part of the sustainability programme Swisstainable and classified at level I –committed. This programme unites businesses and organizations through the entire Swiss tourism sector.
With our participation, we commit ourselves to sustainable business development and pursue measures in the field of sustainability. With this, we can make a concrete contribution to sustainable tourism in Switzerland.
The idea behind the programme is that sustainable travel doesn’t mean going without. However, it does mean greater awareness and more enjoyment.
How does what we do fit with Swisstainable ?
Our lessons have always been about helping you to achieve your best moments in the mountains. That is all about experiencing new things, learning, breathing the fresh mountain air, and being active. This is a great fit with the Swisstainable ideas of ;
Enjoying nature up close and first hand
Experiencing the local culture in an authentic way
Consuming regional products
Staying for longer and delving deeper
New, sustainable ideas
As part of our classification, we at European Snowsport have created some new and fun ideas to promote sustainability at ES and with our clients. We will be launching a new product for snowshoeing, where people power will take you everywhere you want to go, with freedom, fresh air and birdsong thrown in.
We will be continuing our efforts for equal opportunities in skiing, hiring carefully, and helping all of our team continue to develop as skiers and instructors.
Our longstanding adaptive programme will continue, helping everyone enjoy their time on the snow and overcome their challenges to get the same fantastic buzz we get each day.
By providing meals with some of our lessons, we have an opportunity to encourage plant based food. We will be moving to healthier and energy-filled lunch options on the mountain. In addition, we will be re-launching food and nutrition training for our instructors to help keep them consuming sustainably and on peak form for their days on the snow.
More ideas to come
We are so lucky and grateful here in the mountains to live in an environment unspoiled by pollution and over-development. Surrounded by nature, we are aware of the importance of the mountains in providing water, acting as reservoirs for food and energy and supporting biodiversity.
We are looking forward to coming up with more ideas to keep our mountains, mountain villages, and mountain people healthy, at the same time as sharing what makes them so special. We will keep you posted in our next sustainability blog!
More about Swisstainable: here
Do you have sustainable ideas for the mountains ?
Here is a link to our blog with some ideas for eco-friendly skiing.
Here is a link to our blog about Cirkel sustainable clothing rental.
And here is a link to Cervo’s top tips for sustainable holidays.
If you have more ideas, we are keen to hear them. You can contact us here
And of course, don’t hesitate to get in touch so that we can help you experience those special moments in the mountains. We look forward to seeing you soon!