Sustainability
A responsible approach to nature
2°
- 14 %
saved compared to 2019 (per million sales)
100 %
electricity from water on the whole Gurten area
661 L
more oat and soy milk sold than in 2019
By sea instead of by air
Importing vegetables by air can mean up to ten times more CO2 emissions than vegetables imported by sea. Since 2020, the Gurten – Park im Grünen has avoided using food imported by air in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
Gray water
The average Swiss citizen uses about 45 liters of drinking water every day just to flush the toilet. For some of its toilet facilities, the Gurten – Park im Grünen uses collected rainwater, thereby saving a considerable amount of drinking water.
Minimizing food waste
Thanks to improved purchasing processes, more efficient resource management and adapted services, the Gurten – Park im Grünen was able to reduce food waste this year by 47% compared to last year. We now offer take-out buffet menu boxes so that guests can take any uneaten food home with them.
No fossil fuels
The Gurten – Park im Grünen does not purchase fruit and vegetables grown in greenhouses heated by fossil fuels.
Renewable energy sources
The Gurten – Park im Grünen uses renewable energy sources. The electricity for the entire area is drawn entirely from Swiss hydropower.
Heating with wood chips
The Gurten – Park im Grünen heats its buildings by means of wood chips. Burning wood releases the same amount of CO2 as is removed from the atmosphere by trees as they grow. Wood energy is therefore CO2-neutral.
Tea instead of coffee
A cup of coffee corresponds to 0.4 kg CO2 equivalents, while a cup of black tea represents only 0.09 kg CO2 equivalents. We therefore offer a wide selection of teas in our restaurants. We encourage you to drink more tea!
Sustainable coffee production
The Gurten – Park im Grünen is committed to sustainable coffee production. Accordingly, we purchase UTZ-certified organic coffee and are familiar with the entire supply chain right back to the country of origin.
Sustainable take-out tableware
The Gurten – Park im Grünen uses environmentally-friendly take-out tableware made from FSC-certified cardboard and paper and recycled PET.
