{"id":3523,"date":"2022-12-16T07:45:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T06:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d2c6cd4d-c451-4ed9-8923-2cbb8248af58"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:35:24","slug":"about-this-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.dolderhotelag.com\/en\/editorial\/about-this-report\/","title":{"rendered":"1. About this report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"header content wp-block-mind-header-variable header--type-header-post-402 header--standard header--width-wide header--height-default header--media-align-full header--content-append header--content-align-content has-no-background header-has-no-media\"\n    \n>\n    <header class=\"header-container [ header-wrapper ]\">\n\t    \n\t    <div class=\"header-contentContainer\">\n            <div class=\"header-content autospace\">\n                \t                \n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\t    \n\n\t    \t        \n\t        <\/header>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sustainability report is based on the VSME standard<sup>1<\/sup> from EFRAG \u2013 the European framework for voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report covers the financial year 2025 and examines our business activities from two perspectives: their impact on the environment and society, and the financial opportunities and risks that arise for Dolder Hotel AG as a result. This is our company\u2019s first standalone sustainability report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significant developments that have occurred between the balance sheet date (31 December 2025) and the publication of the report, and which materially affect the significance of the sustainability information presented, are disclosed in the relevant context and identified as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We place great importance on the relevance, reliability, and comprehensibility of the information presented. Where appropriate, we supplement the standard requirements with industry-specific topics and additional key performance indicators to provide a meaningful overall picture. The report combines quantitative indicators with qualitative assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As this is the first time we are reporting in this format, we present comparative figures where reliable data is available. In the coming years, we will systematically expand comparability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We report in accordance with the \u2018<em>if applicable<\/em>\u2019 principle: this means that we disclose information that is material and relevant to Dolder Hotel AG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report is published annually and is publicly available. The thematic structure follows our key areas of focus; the relevant VSME disclosure requirements are referenced in each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>1Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, published in December 2024.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div\n    class=\"wp-block-mind-separator\"\n\t\n>\n    <hr>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"wp-block-mind-accordion\"\n\tid=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-b2daf437cc572e7bac1e15b8a567b8a2\"\n\tdata-accordion\n\tx-data=\"{\n\t\tallowMultipleOpen: true,\n\t\tcurrent: null,\n\t}\"\n>\n    \n    <div\n        class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item\"\n\t    :class=\"{ 'is-expanded': expanded, 'is-collapsed' : !expanded }\"\n        id=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-6\"\n\t    x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\"\n\t    x-init=\"$watch('current', function() { if (!allowMultipleOpen) { expanded = current == 'wp-block-mind-accordion-item-6'; } })\"\n    >\n        <h3 class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-heading\">\n            <button\n                class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-button\"\n\t            aria-controls=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-6-contents\"\n\t            :aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n\t            @click=\"\n\t                expanded = !expanded;\n\t                if (expanded) {\n\t                    $dispatch('showitem');\n\t                    current = 'wp-block-mind-accordion-item-6'\n                    } else {\n\t                    $dispatch('hideitem');\n                        current = null;\n                    }\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-title\">Basis for prepa\u00adration B1, \u00a724<\/span>\n                <span class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-iconContainer\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-icon\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n<path d=\"M45.341 26.6262C46.811 26.6282 48.0019 25.437 48 23.9665C47.9981 22.496 46.8039 21.3016 45.3338 21.2995L26.7254 21.3434L26.7001 2.66696C26.6982 1.19654 25.504 0.00207045 24.0339 2.69457e-06C22.5638 -0.00206772 21.373 1.18925 21.3749 2.65975L21.4065 21.3362L2.65901 21.3757C1.189 21.3737 -0.00190915 22.565 2.29773e-06 24.0354C0.00191374 25.5059 1.19613 26.7003 2.66622 26.7024L21.4137 26.6566L21.4389 45.333C21.4409 46.8035 22.6351 47.9979 24.1052 48C25.5752 48.0021 26.7661 46.8107 26.7642 45.3402L26.7326 26.6638L45.341 26.6262Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div\n            class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-contents innerContent autospace isChildBlockContainer\"\n            id=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-6-contents\"\n\t        :aria-hidden=\"!expanded\"\n\t        x-cloak\n\t        x-show=\"expanded\"\n\t        x-collapse.duration.200ms\n        >\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolder Hotel AG applies Option B of the VSME Standard: we report using a combination of the Basic and Comprehensive Module. The report covers Dolder Hotel AG exclusively as the reporting entity. Dolder Eis &amp; Bad AG is not included in the scope of the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolder Hotel AG is a public limited company founded in 1894 and headquartered in Zurich, operating in the accommodation sector. 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Meier, Managing Director<br \/>\nMarkus Granelli, General Manager<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>NACE code<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>55<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Annual turnover<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>CHF 75.45 million<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Total assets<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>CHF 327.2 million<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Country of primary business activity<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Switzerland<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Overnight stays (room nights)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>71,442<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Earth\u00adCheck activity level*<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>125,656<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Total staff (head\u00adcount)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>615<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-highlighted nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Full-time equiv\u00adalent (FTE)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"has-text-align-right nodrag\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>454<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>* The EarthCheck Activity Level is a weighted metric that summarises all guest activities at the property into a comparable benchmark. In addition to hotel stays, day guests (spa, events) and external restaurant guests are included on a pro-rata basis. The metric serves as a standard benchmark for all environmental intensity metrics in this report.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div\n        class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item\"\n\t    :class=\"{ 'is-expanded': expanded, 'is-collapsed' : !expanded }\"\n        id=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-35\"\n\t    x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\"\n\t    x-init=\"$watch('current', function() { if (!allowMultipleOpen) { expanded = current == 'wp-block-mind-accordion-item-35'; } })\"\n    >\n        <h3 class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-heading\">\n            <button\n                class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-button\"\n\t            aria-controls=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-35-contents\"\n\t            :aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n\t            @click=\"\n\t                expanded = !expanded;\n\t                if (expanded) {\n\t                    $dispatch('showitem');\n\t                    current = 'wp-block-mind-accordion-item-35'\n                    } else {\n\t                    $dispatch('hideitem');\n                        current = null;\n                    }\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-title\">Our certi\u00adfi\u00adca\u00adtions, awards, member\u00adships and programmes B1, \u00a725<\/span>\n                <span class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-iconContainer\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-icon\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n<path d=\"M45.341 26.6262C46.811 26.6282 48.0019 25.437 48 23.9665C47.9981 22.496 46.8039 21.3016 45.3338 21.2995L26.7254 21.3434L26.7001 2.66696C26.6982 1.19654 25.504 0.00207045 24.0339 2.69457e-06C22.5638 -0.00206772 21.373 1.18925 21.3749 2.65975L21.4065 21.3362L2.65901 21.3757C1.189 21.3737 -0.00190915 22.565 2.29773e-06 24.0354C0.00191374 25.5059 1.19613 26.7003 2.66622 26.7024L21.4137 26.6566L21.4389 45.333C21.4409 46.8035 22.6351 47.9979 24.1052 48C25.5752 48.0021 26.7661 46.8107 26.7642 45.3402L26.7326 26.6638L45.341 26.6262Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div\n            class=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-contents innerContent autospace isChildBlockContainer\"\n            id=\"wp-block-mind-accordion-item-35-contents\"\n\t        :aria-hidden=\"!expanded\"\n\t        x-cloak\n\t        x-show=\"expanded\"\n\t        x-collapse.duration.200ms\n        >\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolder Hotel AG has an EarthCheck-certified sustainability management system. Together with the ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system, this forms the basis for systematically managing, measuring and continuously improving our sustainability performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following overview shows the externally audited certifications, labels and ratings we hold \u2013 and the partnerships, memberships and recognitions in which our commitment is embedded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n            <h3\n            class=\"wp-block-mind-heading wp-block-mind-heading-isLevel3 wp-block-mind-heading-isDisplayLevelDefault heading-3\"\n            id=\"externally-audited-2\"\n        ><span>Exter\u00adnally audited<\/span><\/h3>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Independent audit, structured verification or third-party rating<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EarthCheck Gold <\/strong>\u2013 Dolder Hotel AG is certified to the EarthCheck corporate standard \u2013 a global benchmarking and certification programme for sustainable tourism based on the principles of Agenda 21 for sustainable development. EarthCheck provides companies with a systematic framework for environmental and social sustainability and is recognised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gstcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certification involves an annual independent audit in which environmental and social performance is assessed against defined benchmarks. Dolder Hotel AG has been EarthCheck certified since 2020 and achieved Gold certification for the first time at the end of 2024, which was successfully confirmed at the end of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISO 9001:2015 <\/strong>\u2013 Dolder Hotel AG has a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. The certification is reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqs.ch\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQS Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems | SQS Switzerland<\/a> as part of regular audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The management system forms the basis for delivering and further developing the appropriate service and product quality within the unique infrastructure \u2013 thereby ensuring the sustainable economic success of both companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swisstainable Leading <\/strong>\u2013 The Dolder Grand has achieved the highest level, \u2018Level III \u2013 Leading\u2019, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stv-fst.ch\/nachhaltigkeit\/kompetenzzentrum\/swisstainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swisstainable programme of the Swiss Tourism Federation (STV)<\/a>. This level is aimed at businesses that already hold comprehensive and recognised sustainability certification covering all aspects of sustainability and are regularly audited by third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of Dolder Hotel AG, the classification is based on EarthCheck certification. The Swisstainable programme makes sustainable commitment in Swiss tourism visible and comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Employer Switzerland (2026) <\/strong>\u2013 Dolder Hotel AG was certified again as a Top Employer Switzerland by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.top-employers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Employers Institute<\/a> in 2026. The certification is based on the HR Best Practices Survey \u2013 a structured, independent audit process that assesses and validates employer practices in areas such as the working environment, remuneration, development, diversity and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award provides external confirmation of what we strive for internally: a working environment that enables fair conditions, personal development and genuine participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certification was obtained after the reporting period (financial year 2025) and is disclosed here as a significant event after the reporting date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EnAW Efficiency Label <\/strong>\u2013 Dolder Hotel AG has been working in partnership with the Energy Agency for Industry (EnAW) since 2005 to continuously reduce its energy consumption and CO\u2082 emissions. As part of a binding target agreement, annual reduction targets are set and their achievement is verified externally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolderhotelag.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EnAW_Zertifikat_2026_10932_Dolder-Grand.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EnAW Efficiency Label<\/a> confirms compliance with the agreed targets. Since the partnership began, annual savings of over 1,500 MWh have been achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verified Responsible Hospitality \u2013 Forbes Travel Guide (2026) <\/strong>\u2013 In early 2026, The Dolder Grand was once again honoured with the Forbes Travel Guide\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbestravelguide.com\/hotels\/zurich-switzerland\/the-dolder-grand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality<\/a> award. This prestigious certificate is awarded to hotels that commit to adhering to more than 100 stringent standards for the protection of the environment and the well-being of their staff, guests and the local community. The award recognises The Dolder Grand\u2019s sustained commitment to an environmentally conscious and socially responsible hospitality industry. Verification took place after the reporting period and is listed here as a significant event after the reporting date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>esg2go Sustainability Report <\/strong>\u2013 esg2go is a rating and reporting system for SMEs, developed by the Center for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CCRS). It enables a quantitatively supported, independent assessment of sustainability performance in the areas of Environment (E), Society (S) and Governance (G).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of 31 December 2025, Dolder Hotel AG achieved an overall score of 76.72 points \u2013 well above the industry- and size-specific benchmark of 60 points. The sub-scores were Governance 80.73, Environment 79.72 and Social 71.72.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full esg2go report for Dolder Hotel AG is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolderhotelag.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esg2go-Rating-Report-only-Scores-pdf_esg2go_20251231_ESG_CCR_000045_ESG_CCR_000045_20260311-133048.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hydroelectric power <\/strong>\u2013 Dolder Hotel AG\u2019s electricity requirements are met 100% by hydroelectric power. The origin is verified by a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolderhotelag.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/260506_Dolder-Hotel_HKN_Wasser-Europa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certificate of origin<\/a> system (HKN) \u2013 a standardised, externally verified tool for documenting the origin of electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n            <h3\n            class=\"wp-block-mind-heading wp-block-mind-heading-isLevel3 wp-block-mind-heading-isDisplayLevelDefault heading-3\"\n            id=\"partnerships-memberships-accreditations-3\"\n        ><span>Part\u00adner\u00adships, member\u00adships &amp; accred\u00adi\u00adta\u00adtions<\/span><\/h3>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Responsible Hotels of Switzerland <\/strong>\u2013 The Dolder Grand is a <a href=\"https:\/\/responsiblehotels.ch\/en\/hotels\/the-dolder-grand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">member of Responsible Hotels of Switzerland<\/a>. The hotel group brings together the leading establishments in ecological and social sustainability within the Swiss hospitality industry. Each member hotel embodies a sustainability philosophy specific to its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership connects us with a community of businesses that view sustainability not as a trend, but as a way of doing things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>myclimate Cause We Care <\/strong>\u2013 Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myclimate.org\/en\/get-active\/corporate-clients\/cause-we-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cause We Care<\/a> initiative, our guests can take responsibility and actively support nature conservation and environmental protection by making a voluntary contribution. As a thank you, the hotel doubles the contribution and invests it in local and global climate protection projects. Thanks to the collaboration with the myclimate Foundation, both partners are jointly committed to sustainable enjoyment and environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sustainability Leaders \u2013 The Leading Hotels of the World <\/strong>\u2013 The Dolder Grand is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/de.lhw.com\/collections\/sustainability-leaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSustainability Leaders\u201d collection of The Leading Hotels of the World\u00ae<\/a>. 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