Sustainability in the event industry in Winterthur
The Eulachhallen in Winterthur have been awarded Level II - engaged classification by Swisstainable. This is a distinction awarded by the Swiss Tourism sustainability programme to businesses that have recognised proof of their sustainable actions.
The Eulachhallen have achieved Swisstainable Level II – engaged. The largest event hall in Winterthur is now officially part of the Swisstainable sustainability programme. Switzerland Tourism ‘s initiative for sustainable travel is not awarding a new certificate, but recognises businesses that already have recognised sustainability credentials.
The Swisstainable strategy is all about the sustainable development of Switzerland as a tourist destination. The programme creates orientation and transparency for guests looking for sustainable offers. The Eulachhallen are now one of the 2,500 tourism businesses that are already part of this programme.
The programme comprises three levels: Level I – committed, Level II – engaged and Level III – leading. “With Level II, we are committed to continuously taking measures to act in a resource-conserving and environmentally conscious manner,” reads a statement from the Eulachhallen.
Specifically, the operators are focusing on measures in nine fields of action, including energy efficiency, water utilisation, waste reduction and awareness-raising. They are being supported by the Winterthur-based climate protection movement Myblueplanet. “The association is our sparring partner”, the press release states, “and helps us to focus on the right activities”.