Sustainability
Sustainability at the Hotel Sedartis
Sustainability is close to our hearts. For us, sustainability means not only focusing on environmentally friendly practices, but also taking social responsibility and promoting economic stability. We strive to use our resources sparingly, support local communities and at the same time offer our guests an unforgettable stay.
Photovoltaic system
We consume a total of 450,000 kw hours of electricity per year as a hotel. Since January 2023, our 32 kw peak photovoltaic system on the roof of our hotel has enabled us to generate 8-10% of our annual electricity requirements with our own solar energy.
District heating
Since mid-2024, the Hotel Sedartis has been supplied 100% with thermal lake heat from Lake Zurich. This sustainable way of generating heat and cold, which is used for heating and hot water, creates green added value for both our guests and the climate. Previously, our heating was powered by gas. In collaboration with Energie 360°, Wärmeverbund Thalwil has developed a district heating network that uses the heat difference of the lake water to generate completely environmentally friendly energy. We opted for this innovative project out of conviction in order to make a significant contribution to environmental protection.
EnAW – Energy Agency for Industry
Since 2012, we have been actively involved in voluntary climate protection with a focus on CO2 reduction and energy efficiency. We identified potential savings in close cooperation with our energy supplier. Our intelligent kitchen ventilation system only works at full speed when it is actually needed. This and many other small changes have a big impact – we are committed to the conscious use of resources every day.
Less food waste
We want to avoid food waste as far as possible. We implement various measures to reduce food waste and promote the sustainable use of our resources. For example, we pay close attention to the size of our portions and offer small bowls at our buffet. Through conscious purchasing management, careful storage and versatile use of food, we strive every day to minimize our environmental impact and prevent food waste.
Employees
Together with our partner hotel Belvoir, we are committed to our employees. In addition to exciting training and further education opportunities, we offer apprenticeships in four different hospitality professions every year. We have been recognized as a top training company because we are very committed to our apprentices and offer them excellent training. We also work together with leading hotel management schools to train trainees. We attach great importance to the well-being of our employees and offer them numerous benefits in order to remain attractive as an employer and to be able to establish and maintain long-term employment relationships.
WfW
WASSER FÜR WASSER (WfW) is an internationally active non-profit organization with the vision of making the use of water resources climate-friendly and fair. As Hotel Sedartis, we promote the environmentally friendly consumption of tap water and donate the proceeds to projects in Africa that are committed to a sustainable improvement in the local water and sanitation supply.
Plastic-free
Wherever possible, we use plastic-free alternatives in the kitchen, the rooms, the restaurant and our seminar rooms. For example, we have been offering plastic-free wooden shoehorns since 2022 and are gradually introducing other environmentally friendly products. All shower gel and soaps in the rooms are ecologically produced and biodegradable. We are constantly working to minimize our ecological footprint.
Electric charging stations
We have 4 charging stations for electric vehicles in our underground parking garage. With this environmentally friendly offer, we give our guests the opportunity to use electric means of transportation and actively contribute to protecting our environment. Our electric charging stations are a further step in our mission to be sustainable and shape a green future.
Paperless
We are reducing paper consumption thanks to digitization. Wherever possible, we invoice our guests electronically. Suppliers are instructed to submit their invoices via our online portal. All internal processing, including accounting, is digital. Documents such as personnel dossiers, inventories and receipts are filed and archived electronically. This has enabled us to reduce our paper consumption by up to 75% in recent years.
Swisstainable
We are in the age of sustainability and no other destination stands for this prudent, resource- and environmentally friendly zeitgeist like Switzerland. We have always been careful to strike a harmonious balance between the needs of guests, the local population and the environment. That is why Hotel Belvoir and Hotel Sedartis are supporting this project to launch an effective movement together with the entire Swiss tourism industry with the new Swisstainable sustainability strategy. With the vision of becoming the most sustainable destination in the world.
Mobility
Thanks to our ideal location right by the train station in Thalwil, we are easily and conveniently accessible by public transport for both our guests and our employees. This sustainable connection enables us to make a positive contribution to environmental protection by promoting the use of environmentally friendly means of transportation.
