Sustainability
The more than 130-year history of Brienz Rothorn Railway is the result of the care that generations have taken of it. We see it as our responsibility to continue caring for the generations of tomorrow and are committed to sustainable tourism.
Swisstainable sustainability program
The Brienz Rothorn Railway is part of the Swisstainable sustainability program and is classified as level 2 - engaged. The Swisstainable sustainability programme brings together companies and organizations across the entire Swiss tourism sector. With our participation, we commit ourselves to continuous sustainable corporate development, pursue measures in the area of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to sustainable Swiss tourism.
Swisstainable from Switzerland Tourism
Entering a new era
We live in the age of sustainability and the pandemic has intensified the desire for authenticity, closeness to nature and prudent consumption. No other destination embodies this zeitgeist like Switzerland. We have always been careful to strike a harmonious balance between the needs of our guests, the local population and the environment.
We want to and will strengthen this attitude in the future and also communicate it to our guests. To this end, we have launched an effective movement together with the entire Swiss tourism industry with the Swisstainable sustainability strategy.
With Swisstainable, we are taking an important step to ensure the long-term success of Switzerland as a destination and to make Switzerland the most sustainable destination in the world.
The three levels of the Swisstainable program
Anyone who joins the movement and participates in the program can use the Swisstainable signet. Depending on the requirements and level of commitment, we have divided the program into three levels.
From 2023, the Swisstainable program will also be available for entire destinations. As with the basic operational program, various criteria will determine the level at which the respective destination is classified.
Excerpt from the Swisstainable strategy of Switzerland Tourism
Level I - committed
The first level is aimed at companies without certifications or other proof of sustainability that want to commit to sustainable corporate management and develop their business in the direction of sustainability.
Requirements
- Signing of the commitment to
sustainable development - Appointment of a sustainability
officer - Carrying out a sustainability check
- Definition of at least three specific measures to be implemented within the next 24 months
Level II - engaged
The second level also requires a commitment to sustainable corporate management and continuous further development. In addition, certification or other evidence in at least one area of sustainability must be available for this level.
Additional Requirement
- Existing external individual verifications of implemented measures
Level III - leading
This level is designed for companies that already have comprehensive and recognized sustainability certification. Certifications that cover all dimensions of sustainability and are regularly audited externally are taken into account.
- Additional requirement
Documentation of a recognized proof of sustainability for Level II
