Sustainability

at Beau-Rivage Palace

Beau-Rivage Palace has been part of Lausanne’s history for more than 160 years and enjoys an exceptional setting between the lake and its gardens. Deeply rooted in local life, the hotel is committed to offering its guests an experience that brings together excellence, nature and responsibility.

Sustainable development is an integral part of this commitment. Our teams contribute to local projects related to biodiversity, mobility, purchasing and inclusion. To further strengthen this approach, a CSR Manager now supports all six Sandoz Foundation Hotels in implementing their commitments.

Our approach to sustainable development is based on concrete actions in areas including energy, water, waste, purchasing, mobility and social issues. Our actions, indicators and progress are presented each year in our ESG report.

Sustainability Policy

Ethics Charter

Purchasing Policy

Mobility Charter

Our commitments, programmes & certifications

EarthCheck

Beau-Rivage Palace is EarthCheck Silver certified. This certification is based on the assessment of environmental, social and economic criteria, as well as independent verification.

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Swisstainable

We participate in the Swisstainable sustainability programme and are classified as Level III – leading. This level requires recognised sustainability credentials that are subject to regular verification by independent external third parties.

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LHW Sustainability Leader

Beau-Rivage Palace is recognised as an LHW Sustainability Leader, a designation reserved for hotels holding a certification aligned with GSTC criteria.

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VAUD AMBASSADEUR

Beau-Rivage Palace holds the VAUD AMBASSADEUR label, which recognises organisations that meet the programme’s criteria and share its values, including respect, ethics, innovation and sustainability.

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UN Global Compact

Beau-Rivage Palace, together with two other hotels operating within the same company, has participated in the UN Global Compact since 2022. This United Nations initiative is based on ten principles relating to human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.

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