Sustainability

at Lausanne Palace

As a historic hotel, the Lausanne Palace has always held a special place in the history of the city. Over the years, it has developed a close relationship with the local community and offers its guests the opportunity to discover the beauty of the capital of Vaud canton thanks to its optimal central location. Sustainability being one of our key values, it is in our Palace that the heart of Lausanne beats to its most beautiful rhythms.

Sustainability is at the heart of this commitment. Our teams are encouraged to develop new initiatives and contribute to local projects that create a positive environmental and social impact. To further strengthen this approach, a CSR Manager has joined our team to support progress across all six Sandoz Foundation Hotels.

Discover the foundations of our sustainability approach through our commitments, certifications, and concrete actions. From internationally recognised accreditations and responsible event management to ESG reporting and long-term environmental and social initiatives, each section highlights how sustainability is embedded in the way we operate and welcome our guests.

Sustainability Policy

Ethics Charter

Purchasing Policy

Our commitments & certifications

EarthCheck

EarthCheck is a globally recognised certification for the tourism and hospitality industry. Renowned for its science-based approach and independent verification process, it assesses organisations against a comprehensive set of environmental, social and economic criteria.

By achieving this certification, our hotel demonstrates its commitment to continuously measuring and improving its performance, while supporting more responsible tourism and helping to preserve resources for future generations.

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Venue Check by EarthCheck

The Lausanne Palace applies a certified sustainable event management system, Venue Check by EarthCheck, aligned with the international standard ISO 20121:2024. This system ensures that sustainability is embedded into every stage of event planning and execution, with concrete measures in place to minimize environmental impact. As part of this approach, a carbon footprint report for your event can be provided free of charge upon request.

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Swisstainable

We are part of the sustainability program Swisstainable and classified at level III – leading. The sustainability program Swisstainable unites businesses and organizations along the entire Swiss tourism sector. With our participation, we commit ourselves to continuous sustainable business development, pursue measures in the field of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to a sustainable Swiss tourism.

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Sustainability Leader

Lausanne Palace is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Sustainability Leader by The Leading Hotels of the World. This designation helps signify members from Leading Hotels who have been certified according to standards aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria. It serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence in hospitality, specifically in the areas of community, culture, and environmental responsibility.

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Vaud Ambassadeur

Lausanne Palace is proud to be certified VAUD AMBASSADEUR, a label that distinguishes organizations deeply connected to the Canton of Vaud and committed to shared values such as respect, ethics, innovation, and sustainability.

This recognition naturally aligns with our approach to responsibility and the promotion of local expertise, contributing to the influence and identity of the Vaud region.

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U.N. GLOBAL COMPACT

Initiated by the United Nations, this "global compact" is the world's largest business-related sustainability initative. By signing our letter of commitment to this pact, we commit ourselves in a responsible and transparent way to progress each year in the four main themes of the UN Global Compact, all of which are linked to the United Nations' sustainable development objectives: human rights, international labour standards, the environment and the fight against corruption. Each year, our company publishes a "Communication on Progress" which illustrates, in an internationally recognised way, the year's progress in these areas.

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