Environmental stewardship is central to our commitment to sustainability and to contribute to a healthier planet. Aligning with SDG 13 focusing on climate change, we take tangible actions to reduce our carbon footprint, lower our energy consumption and minimize waste. We are putting efforts towards further integrating sustainability in our operations, and strive to inspire our students to replicate this approach in their future roles as the hospitality leaders of tomorrow.

    Our Commitments and Accomplishments

    • We track our recycling ratio every year, finding ways to encourage circularity on all its forms, such as minimizing the use of single-use items and plastic packaging, reinforcing our commitment to reducing environmental impact.
    • Since 2021, we have been measuring the digital footprint of our campuses, preparing a comprehensive green IT strategy. 
    • We have achieved a 35% reduction in our carbon footprint compared to the base year, reflecting our ongoing efforts to minimize our environmental impact. 
    • By the end of 2024, we will have completed the offsetting of the CO2 emissions associated with the construction of our Lausanne Campus, ensuring that our growth aligns with our sustainability goals. 

    "Track and reduce" our Emissions

    Our Lausanne campus achieved a 40% reduction in natural gas consumption due to the new renewable energy infrastructures and thanks to efficient consumption reduction actions.

    Other initiatives, such as reducing food waste in our various outlets or our "recycling champions" program for students also contributed to reducing our environmental impact.

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    Measuring our footprint: a journey to understanding EHL's carbon impact

    EHL is committed to understanding and reducing its carbon footprint, recognizing the importance of mitigating our environmental impact. Since 2019, we have been diligently calculating emissions across our campuses, encompassing direct, indirect, and Scope 3 emissions. Our efforts have led to a 33% reduction in carbon footprint since 2019, with a 46% decrease per person due to renewable energy installations. This progress aligns with our sustainability goals and the UN Paris Agreement on climate change. As we continue to refine our climate roadmap, we remain dedicated to proactive measures and collaborative action for a healthier planet.

    Read more about our carbon footprint and other environmental initiatives in our 2023 Social and Environmental report.

    Carbon footprint by sector Campus Lausanne

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    Our Other Contributing Beyond Education Pillars

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    Our Social and Environmental Report

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    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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