SUSTAINABILITY

AT NIRA ALPINA

Swisstainable Level 2 - engaged

ENVIRONMENT

What we have implemented in the hotel so far regarding sustainability:

  • We have 3 electric charging stations in our garage
  • We offer free transfers from the train station
  • We take part in the "Mountain railways included" campaign and can offer our guests 13 mountain railways and public transport in the Upper Engadin free of charge for those who stay at least 2 nights in summer
  • Since our hotel is a relatively new building, our windows and insulation are very good, so we do not lose any energy
  • The hotel is equipped with light sensors in almost all areas
  • PCs and lights are switched off after work
  • There are water sensors in the public men's toilets
  • The detergents we use are environmentally friendly
  • We use paper bags and wooden cutlery for take-away in our bakery
  • We collect and dispose of PET bottles separately
  • We collect and dispose of organic waste separately
  • In the bathrooms we use dispensers for shampoo and shower gel
  • In our minibars we only offer glass bottles
  • On request we offer transfers from the train station with a horse-drawn carriage

What we would like to implement in the future:

  • We will dispose of printer cartridges properly
  • When buying new equipment or devices, we want to choose equipment or devices with low power consumption
  • We want to print our new brochures on recycled paper
  • We would like to create a "door hanger" with "No Service" to give guests the choice if they do not want their room cleaned

MOBILITY

What we have implemented in the hotel so far for sustainability:

  • We take part in the "Mountain railways included" campaign and can offer our guests 13 mountain railways and public transport in the Upper Engadin free of charge for those who stay at least 2 nights in summer
  • We offer free transfers from the train station
  • We cooperate with our local partner “Skiservice Corvatsch” regarding mountain bike rental in summer

What we would like to implement in the future:

  • We would like to promote the usage of public transport more actively through our newsletter and on our website
  • We would like to promote the SBB “Luggage Special” campaign more, a free luggage transport is offered
  • We would like to thank our guests who arrive by train with a little gesture

We propose the following to implement cooperatively:

  • Season pass for team members with a reduced price to use more mountain railways and public transport
  • Extend the reach of the public transport offer to make the offer even more attractive
  • E-busses as the Engadin bus

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

What we have implemented in the hotel so far regarding sustainability:

  • Participation in the local summer vacation project from the Engadin Tourism
  • Staff training about the region
  • Employee football tournament
  • We pay the participation fee for team members who participate in the Engadin Running Festival
  • We cooperate with the Fachhochschule Graubünden for the study Sustainable Tourism in the sense that we welcome a group of students to our hotel, every year in July, to offer them a platform for the practical part of the module
  • Participation in the project of Hotellerie Suisse “Please disturb”, an open hotel day for potential new team members

What we would like to implement in the future:

  • Keep our team members for a long time

We propose the following to implement cooperatively:

  • Joint sustainability seminar/training for all employees at the beginning of the season

MANAGEMENT

What we have implemented in the hotel so far for sustainability:

  • Proactive sustainable attitude
  • We are “Swisstainable” level II “engaged” – this is a campaign of Swiss Tourism
  • Save paper by printing less and storing more digitally
  • Using regional products
  • Record employee suggestions
  • Clear strategy for guests to answer comments and, if possible, implement the suggestions
  • Increase the amount of repeater guests
  • Describe our measures in the employee handbook
  • Display information for guests on information boards (Plexiglas design stand)

What we would like to implement in the future:

  • Determine a sustainability champion
  • Stimulate long-term thinking even more
  • Stimulate communication regarding sustainability in the company
  • To get to the next level of the “Swisstainable” program and participate in the pilot project with esg2go

REGIONALITY

What we have implemented in the hotel so far regarding sustainability:

  • We bake our own traditional Engadin nut cake in house in our bakery
  • We have regional dishes on the menu
  • If possible, we buy local and regional products and materials (e.g. Schwob linen, only local and Swiss products in our minibar etc.)
  • Local engagement (participation in local events such as Chalandamarz, Festa Granda, Festa da Surf etc.)
  • Promote regional events through our morning post at the breakfast table and in our newsletters

 

What we would like to implement in the future:

  • Offer still and sparkling water from the Engadin spring water
  • Offer even more regional products (jams)
  • Stimulate Storytelling by our team members

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