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 Ressources Energy Sustainable Purchases Social Responsibility

La Clef Verte, "The Green Key" is the first sustainable tourism label for tourist accommodation and restaurants, developed in France by the Teragir association.
We are proud to be one of more than 2,400 establishments in France to have been awarded this label. In our Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ermitage establishments, this means concrete commitments by the hotels in terms of environmental management, energy saving, waste reduction, responsible consumption and raising awareness of eco-responsibility.
To find out more about the Clef Verte and the certification criteria, go to: la clefverte.org

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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.

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Environmentally-friendly cleaning products

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

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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.

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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.

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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.