
Our Commitments
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- Our Commitments
These lands are our home and we live here as the seasons change and generations go by!
Evian's natural environment is both our territory and our heritage, so naturally we pay close attention to it.
We wish to welcome you here in the most sustainable way possible.
Biodiversity
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Collaboration with the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO)
As part of its commitment to a sustainable development policy, since 2011 the Evian Resort has chosen to work wih the LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) by signing an agreement to become an LPO sanctuary, with regards to the grounds and gardens of the Royal and Ermitage hotels and the Grange au Lac. We undertake to welcome, protect and promote biodiversity on our sites, prohibit hunting and fishing, and provide conditions that promote the health of the soil and wild animals and plants.

Environmentally-friendly cleaning products
Use of eco-friendly Ecocert certified products (made in France with over 95% natural ingredients).

Natural meadows
Transformation of 4.2 acres into permanent meadows to improve our abundance of biodiversity and help safeguard our resources. Educational initiatives: installation of nesting boxes, inventory of insects and butterflies, and educational activities for children and staff.

Organic-certified products
To maintain our grounds, we use organic-certified products that ensure environmentally-friendly practices.
Ressources

Water management
rainwater collection irrigation system, weather station to optimise watering, and use of mulching to save water (slows down the infiltration of water in the soil and reduces the rate of plant growth).

3,000M² kitchen garden
completely natural, pesticide-free and grown using permaculture techniques with mulching: protects the soil from the impact of the climate, insulates, fertilises, nourishes and kills weeds.

Water flow restrictors
installed in our showers, toilets, and on wash basins.

Waste management
waste sorting, upcycling of biowaste, and reducing unnecessary packaging.

Soft mobility
shuttle service that uses electric vehicles, e-bikes, and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Energy
- Wood-fired heating system: the hotel and the auditorium are connected to the district wood-fired heating system to reduce the consumption of natural gas and reduce our consumption of fossil fuels, which have high CO2 emissions.
- Energy efficiency renovations: modernisation of buildings through insulation, heating and air-conditioning control, and installation of LED lights and motion sensors.

Sustainable Purchases

Locally-sourced produce
supporting local and French producers, and use of French meats.

In-house production
making organic honey, harvesting fruit and vegetables from our various kitchen gardens at the Hôtel Royal, Hôtel Ermitage and La Verniaz.

Preservation of marine resources
fish supply from sustainable fishing methods and respecting spawning periods.
Social Responsibility

Staff training
training programmes on sustainable development, management, leadership and safety.

Workplace well-being
safety policy, accident prevention and staff benefits (accommodation, catering, priority access to services)

Local initiatives
partnerships with local associations involving donations of food and furniture, and charitable activities (Les Restos du Cœurs, Les enfants du Léman, Don du sang, Glisse en cœur, Responsiable Reservations with Guestonline,…)

Collection and recycling
collection and recycling of soap in the hotels for humanitarian purposes in collaboration with the UNISOAP association.