The Steinenschanze receives the leading Swiss sustainability seal...
... ibex fairstay in the standard gold, demonstrating excellent performance in sustainability.
ibex fairstay supports and certifies accommodation businesses on their journey towards sustainable management. The comprehensive support includes five dimensions: management, ecology, locality, social aspects, and finance. Practical improvement opportunities are highlighted through a catalogue of measures as well as supported calculations and analyses.
- Quality of Management
Sustainability must be consciously anchored in management. The internal structures and processes are adjusted accordingly: employee management, internal organisation, controlling, guest orientation, innovation. - Ecology – careful handling of resources
We care deeply about the careful handling of resources. Therefore, we pay attention to environmental compatibility and savings opportunities in energy, water, waste, purchasing, furnishings, and surroundings. - Regional Anchoring
The value creation should remain as much as possible in the region and strengthen it. This creates jobs, supports traditions, reduces transport distances, and promotes local specialties and uniqueness. - Social Balance
Guests and employees should feel comfortable. We ensure that the framework conditions are consistent for everyone: consideration of guest wishes, fair and supportive working conditions for employees, inclusion of suppliers, harmony with the local population, accessibility. - Finance and Performance
Only a financially healthy business can operate sustainably and secure jobs. Therefore, we place strong emphasis on revenue, performance, cost control, investments, risk management, as well as guest and employee satisfaction.
Over 100 hotels, hostels, and clinics across Switzerland proudly bear the ibex fairstay label. They have been assessed by accredited auditors and evaluated by the independent certification committee. Depending on their sustainability performance, the establishments are awarded ibex fairstay bronze, silver, gold, or platinum.