Sustainable Locations in Eastern Switzerland

Sustainability is gaining in importance. More and more companies are also paying attention to the sustainability of the service provider when planning an event or seminar. St.Gallen not only has the Gold Award for sustainability, but St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism is also keen to show its customers which service providers in the MICE sector have taken up the cause of sustainability. However, it is best if you read it yourself.

Einstein St.Gallen

  • "Green Meetings" at Einstein St.Gallen
  • One of the largest geothermal energy plants in Europe is located under Einstein St.Gallen.
  • No plastic straws in the whole house.
  • Charging station for electric cars.
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Würth Haus Rorschach

  • A lakewater treatment plant is installed in the house.
  • Solar cells on the roof of Würth Haus Rorschach.
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Kartause Ittingen

  • Cooperation with Myclimate - at Kartause Ittingen you can hold meetings, celebrate and enjoy climate-neutral.
  • Wherever possible, the Restaurant Mühle uses its own products (from the nursery, butcher's shop, cheese dairy and viticulture).
  • 0-Kilometer-Menu
  • Around 10% of the electricity consumption is produced with the company's own photovoltaic system.
  • Cooling of seminar rooms with spring water from their own spring. The water flows afterwards to the cattle shed.

 

Presswerk Gastronomie & Eventhalle GmbH

  • Consicous, sustainable and regional purchasing of food.
  • 50% of tap water consumption sales are donated to water projects in Africa.
  • Returnable cup system in the event hall.
  • Sustainability events in the restaurant > Earth Day-Event am 22. April 2020
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Seminarhotel Lihn

  • Products such as vegetables, bread and eggs from the own production (vegetable garden, chicken farm, bakery).
  • Green roof areas.
  • Heat recovery of the ventilation and cooling systems.
  • Social commitment for 90 years.
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  • ibexfairsty certificate

 

Businesshotel Forum Widnau

  • Coffee machines in the hotel rooms of Beanarella. The capsules are 100% compostable and with organic & fair trade coffee.
  • Only glass bottles are used.
  • The Businesshotel Forum produces its own elecricity through the photovoltaic system on the roof.
  • Tesla and electric charging station in the underground car park.
  • Digital flipchart to work paperless.
  • Sustainability certificate
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Kloster Fischingen

  • Largest outdoor seminar room - the guests meet outside underthe open sky in warm weather.
  • A woodchip heating system serves as heating.
  • Own monastery spring - from the spring directly into the drinking glass without transport routes.
  • Fighting food waste - Kloster Fischingen is part of Too Good to Go.
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Militärkantine

  • Use of seasonal, regional and organic products.
  • The waste is consistently separated.
  • Suppliers and producers are carefully selected to ensure a long-term and reliable partnership.
  • Foodwast is prevented as far as possible.
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tibits AG

  • The electricity is generated by renewable energy (water).
  • Pure vegetarian and vegan restaurant. This saves an average of 1.26 kg CO2 per plate.
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Erlebnis Waldegg

  • Meat is obtained directly from Teufen, a close by village.
  • Fish is sourced from the region. There is no saltwater fish.
  • Bread is baed directly in the house.
  • Dishes with exotic fruits are not offered.
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Hotel zur Linde, Teufen

  • Use of local and regional food.
  • Training of young people in four professions.
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Executive Campus HSG (University of St.Gallen)

  • The Hans-Ulrich Auditorium is built to the minergie standard.
  • CO2 emissions are reduced and energy efficiency is optimized.
  • Certificate Blue University.
  • Sustainability seminar from the Institute for Economy and Ecology