Green facts about sustainability at the Chesa Randolina
- Our establishment has a mission statement for the environment and sustainability, and we have appointed a person responsible for environmental issues and sustainability.
- We have been recording and analysing our energy consumption in cooperation with the Energy Agency for Industry EnAW since 2013. During this time, around 206,000 kWh of energy has been saved.
- Participation in the SME model for CO₂ exemption with a 10-year plan to improve energy efficiency. So far, 91 t of CO₂ have been emitted less.
- We obtain exclusively Verdepower Grischun with eco-electricity, which is produced 100% from renewable sources.
- All exterior lighting is controlled by a timer to avoid unnecessary energy consumption
- All corridor lighting operates with motion detectors
- Over 90% of the light sources have been replaced with energy-saving lamps or LEDs
- Waste is strictly separated and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner
- We make sure to source as many products as possible from the region
- Our establishment uses organic and Fairtrade products as far as possible, such as organic tea from Glattfelder and Al Canton from the Puschlav, Havellar coffee, Tschliner organic beer and much more.
We also prefer Swiss products such as Vivi-Cola instead of Coca Cola and Elmer Citro instead of Sprite. - The share of Swiss products in our wine and digestif range is around 40%.
- We declare the origin of our products on the menus
- The share of convenience food is at most 20%
- Our liquid detergents are environmentally friendly and contain no chlorine
- Our office reduces paper consumption and waste paper is reused
- As far as possible, we no longer use plastic items and replace them, for example, with glass straws, wooden cocktail sticks, etc.
- For 12 years we have been using a water treatment system from Grander and produce our own carbonated water. Our water is mostly served in carafes
- We rent out e-bikes and a charging station with two 22 kW sockets for your electric car guarantees an environmentally friendly arrival and departure
- Throughout the hotel, environmentally friendly and local materials are used, such as Bergell granite and local Swiss pine wood
- High-quality Soglio products are available in the guest rooms
- In the hygiene area we mainly use recycled paper or certified paper
- We offer our guests free use of public transport in the Engadin and in the Bergell as far as Chiavenna
- All our employees in contact with guests speak the regional language
- We inform our guests about events with regional, cultural content
- Our guests can purchase recognisable regional products at the hotel
- Our kitchen ventilation system operates with energy-saving control from Inteli Hood with infrared sensors
- Our central refrigeration system was installed in 2019 and operates with heat recovery
- Various energy-efficient structural measures have been implemented in recent years, such as the insulation of the stone slab roof, heat recovery in the laundry and the central refrigeration system, the merging of two old heating systems and the construction of a new central heating system with state-of-the-art technology, the renovation of the kitchen with refrigerated units, induction cooker, energy-optimised deep fryer, redesign of the entrance area with windbreak, replacement of over 80% of the old windows, installation of a new deep-freeze cell, a shock freezer and a dishwashing machine of the latest generation, replacement of an old oven with a modern convection oven, etc.
From “hidden champion” to sustainability leader
We live in the age of sustainability and the pandemic has further strengthened the desire for authenticity, closeness to nature and considerate consumption. No destination represents this spirit of the times like Switzerland. We have always taken care to bring the needs of our guests, the local population and the environment into a harmonious balance.
We want and will strengthen this attitude in the future and also convey it to our guests. To this end, with the new Swisstainable sustainability strategy, we want to launch an effective movement together with the entire Swiss tourism industry.
With Swisstainable, we are taking a first major step that will secure the long-term success of the destination Switzerland and aims to make Switzerland the most sustainable destination in the world.
We are part of the Swisstainable sustainability programme and are classified at Level I – engaged. The Swisstainable sustainability programme brings together businesses and organisations along the entire Swiss tourism sector. By participating, we commit ourselves to continuous sustainable business development, pursue measures in the area of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to sustainable Swiss tourism.
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NZZ Hotel Rating 2021
The Randolina is one of the best Swiss hotels that think of their guests and the environment.
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