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Small activities around Lausanne Campus
EHL Sustainability Week 2024
Join the movement and raise awareness for social and environmental sustainability, from March 25 to 28th.
Agenda
All week
Sustainability PlayFest: A Climate Quest
Lausanne & Passugg
All week at Shadwood balcony (Lausanne) and at the Lobby (Passugg). This game will bring together participants to engage in a fun and educational experience.
Attendees can either play a board game that revolves around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate action or reached Net Zero by 2050 as the Newly appointed Global Minister for Future Generations in an online simulation proposed by Financial Times.
Let’s roll the dice for a greener future!
Key Facts About Sustainability
Lausanne & Passugg
Discover key facts about sustainability all around our campus, participate in the many on-site activities to raise awareness for social and environmental sustainability!
Pet Plant Project
Singapore
The event educates students about the rewarding experience of growing fresh produce themselves. It fosters team bonding and is the main activity for Sustainable Week at Campus (Singapore). Each team (2 to 3 students) receives mushroom growing kits and water sprays. Results will be compared, and prizes awarded to the team with the best plant.
Faculty are also invited to participate.
Coral Exhibition
Lausanne: The View
In collaboration with the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment of UNIL, this exhibition, to be viewed independently or during the special guided tour (see program), aims to show you the climatic and environmental issues surrounding corals, as well as the evolution of scientific methods used to study and preserve them. Have a look!
Kick-Off Breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 CET
Aula & Online
Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Social and Environmental Report. During a 30 minutes presentation, the Sustainability Team will showcase their work throughout the year and the upcoming projects. At 09:30, enjoy a breakfast with the team and get a chance to ask your questions to get detailed information on their work and the data published!
Lausanne: Discover Plogging by the Lake
17:30 – 18:30 CET
Meeting Point: Ouchy Olympique M2 Metro Station
Plogging is a combination of jogging (or walking) and picking up litter. Originating in Sweden, this eco-friendly fitness trend involves participants picking up trash while they exercise outdoors. Plogging not only helps reduce pollution but also promotes community engagement and environmental awareness.
2 itineraries possible:
- an easy track: 5km along the lake
- a good training for the 20km Lausanne Race: 10km from the Lake to the city center with a good elevation gain.
You can register through the EHL Sports App.
Lausanne: Sustainable Food System : discussing the Irish Origin Green Plan Classroom
18:30 – 21:30 CET
An interactive panel discussion focusing on sustainable food systems organized by the Irish Business Network Switzerland during which sustainability experts from different fields will share their insights. A unique occasion to learn more about the Irish Green Origin plan and get a wider perspective on the sustainability challenges food systems need to address. The event will take place in N_402.
Panelists announced for this event:
- Anne-Laure Rey, Head of Sustainability EHL Business Hospitality School
- Aileen Ionescu-Somer, PhD, Expert on Sustainability and Food, CEO Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
- Deirdre Ryan, Director of Sustainability & Quality Assurance, Origin Green at Bord Bia, Ireland
- Nicolas Lorne, Founder Innovate4Water and Waterpreneurs
The discussion will be followed by a networking apero in the EHL Partners Lounge (next to M Bar)
Lausanne: Profit vs. Planet: Reconciling Corporate Interests with Environmental Responsibility – Coca-Cola HBC CH
17:30 – 18:30 CET
Join us during Sustainability Week for a thought-provoking event featuring Mr. Patrick Wittweiler, Country QSE & Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Schweiz AG.
Discover how Coca-Cola HBC is navigating the balance between profit and planet, as we delve into the crucial intersection of corporate interests and environmental responsibility.
Following the discussion, mingle and connect during the networking aperitif at 18:30.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore solutions for a sustainable future. See you there! 🌍🤝
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Passugg Campus - Sustainability Potential Findings Presentation
9:30 – 10:30 CET
As part of their curriculum, the sustainability major class has studied improvement potential in all areas of the EHL Campus Passugg. The results of this study will be presented during this session, open to anyone who wishes to participate.
This event will take place in The Market Jardin.
Lausanne Campus - Coral Guided Tour
12:15 – 13:15 CET
Guided Tour with Professor Peter O. Baumgartner, Professor emeritus of Geology and Paleontology, UNIL. Prof. Baumgartner will take us on a deep dive into the importance of coral reefs for our planet and the impact of tourism on these mysterious ecosystems.
Lausanne: Blood donation
8:00 – 17:00 CET
Wednesday, all day, Lausanne-Epalinges | Blood donor centre
(Metro building / 1st floor, Route de la Corniche 2,1066 Lausanne-Epalinges)
Your blood is highly sought-after at the moment! Register now for a blood donation by the metro station Croisettes this week.
Registration needed.
Lausanne: Behind the scenes - Sustainable Campus Tour
9:00 – 10:00 CET
Unique first edition during Sustainability Week – experience sustainability in action on Lausanne campus!
Location: Meetup in the pod (small open space) next to the stairs leading to Shadwood entrance
This guided walking tour will take you behind the scenes to discover how sun turns into energy on the campus roof, how our waste gets a second life and how we use garden-to-the-table concept in our restaurants.
Limited edition for ten participants with complimentary breakfast (vegetarian-friendly)! After the tour, continue exchanging with your peers and explore further facts & figures about EHL’s sustainability impact showcased in the pod. Warm welcome to students, staff, and faculty!
Lausanne: Concept Lunch
12:00 – 13:00 CET
Take part in a special Local and Sustainable Concept lunch prepared with love by our chefs Nicolas and Julien. A Beelong analysis will be made on the menus to raise awareness on the important impact of ingredients in food.
You can book the lunch through the app or sending direclty an email to concept@ehl.ch
Passugg: Vegetarian lunch in The Market
11:20 – 13:00 CET
Giving up meat once a week is not just healthy but also has a big impact on reducing CO2 and water consumption. We invite you to the weekly veggie meal at The Market!
Lausanne: Tapas for Change by EHLsmile at La Ferme MJC
19:00 – 23:00 CET
Come to La Ferme MJC for plant-based tapas, drinks and fun games! All proceeds will be going to the EHLsmile association !
Lausanne: Concept Lunch
12:00 – 13:00 CET
Take part in a special Local and Sustainable Concept lunch prepared with love by our chefs Nicolas and Julien. A Beelong analysis will be made on the menus to raise awareness on the important impact of ingredients in food.
You can book the lunch through the app or sending direclty an email to concept@ehl.ch