Our Social and Environmental Report

    In 2020, EHL released its first social and environmental report, confirming the start of its journey towards sustainability by publishing a set of commitments approved by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.  The report is now released yearly, covering the actions over the course of the previous year.

    There is still a lot to be done, but we are devoted to take on the challenges of today’s society and develop our metrics for more precise reporting from year to year, to be able to set precise objectives for positive change over the short, medium and long term.

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    Our Sustainability Goals

    In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They constitute a strong framework of goals to be achieved by all organizations in order to make our society sustainable.

    EHL identified 5 United Nations SDGs where they could have the most impact. These 5 SDGs were then used as a starting point to define 4 pillars for the Contributing Beyond Education platform:

    • Education

    • People

    • Communities

    • Environment

     

    Integrate Sustainability in Education

    Education is the cornerstone of our mission, and we are deeply committed to cultivating the future leaders and professionals of the hospitality industry, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

    Our dedication to education extends across all levels of our academic programs, ensuring that our students are not only equipped with practical skills but also with a deep understanding of responsible and ethical practices.

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    Care for our People

    EHL is dedicated to the well-being of its community, extending beyond our campuses and embracing the value of family. We prioritize fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, actively implementing measures to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our global community.

    Aligned with our sustainability strategy, we’ve committed to several SDGs, including promoting healthy lives and well-being (SDG3), sustainable economic growth and decent work for all (SDG8), and reducing inequality (SDG10).

    Contribute to our Communities

    The EHL Group is committed to positively impacting local and global communities, guided by our core value of Family and our leadership principle of Care. We aim to foster support for communities worldwide while striving for economic growth and reducing inequality.

    In alignment with our corporate social responsibility strategy, giving back to the community is ingrained within our institutional responsibility and embraced as an individual duty by all members of the EHL community.

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    Respect our Environment

    Environmental stewardship is a fundamental aspect of our commitment to sustainability and to contributing to a healthier planet for current and future generations. Aligned with our core values, we actively translate this commitment into tangible actions that promote responsible resource usage. 

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    Make the difference

    Shifting our practices to be more sustainable and discovering new solutions to sustainability issues will not happen overnight. At the same time it’s never been easier and more important for all members of the EHL Community to start contributing.

    Get involved can mean many things: looking at a daily decision through a new angle, exploring fresh ideas, connecting with new people, or making small changes at work, in the classroom, on campus or the dorm.
    Here is the starting point of your journey. What you choose to do next is up to you.

     

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