Community Footprints

Sustainability

Together we can embrace Nature, to secure Future.

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Fiskebar's Chef foraging near Geneva

Our Principles

In our 1983 founding mission statement, The Ritz-Carlton committed to being positive, supportive members of our communities and sensitive to the environment. Every day, we strive to raise the standard.

Recognising the ecological, economic, and environmental impact of our activities, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva and its Green Committee have implemented concrete actions for environmental protection.

Reduce

energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Recycle

waste.

Raise

awareness about responsible habits and choices.

Participate

in societal initiatives locally, and globally.

Adhere

to a responsible and local procurement.

Avoid

the use of chemicals and pollutants.

Linen Program

As part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, bed linens are refreshed every two days. To help us conserve water, kindly reuse your towels—those left on the floor will be replaced with freshly laundered ones.

Community Footprints

Contributing through Community

In 2003, The Ritz-Carlton formally established Community Footprints – a partnership between our hotels and local charities and communities to bolster protection of the environment, education for children, and opportunity for social mobility.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Geneva, our Ladies and Gentlemen are deeply committed to actively participating in and promoting meaningful initiatives that foster local development, sustainability, and community well-being. Discover our latest efforts to make a lasting impact.

Youth for Soap

A soap for a good action! Youth for Soap is an non-profit Organisation committed to recycling used solid and liquid soaps to offer them free of charge to the underprivileged and homeless individuals.

Samedi du Partage

Twice a year, our Ladies and Gentlemen proudly participate in the “Samedi du Partage” (Saturday of Sharing), a vital initiative collecting essential goods in Geneva supermarkets for those in need. Joining 1,100 volunteers, we helped gather 175 tonnes of necessities — a heartwarming act of care and generosity that reflects the true spirit of community.

Water Lover Challenge

Each year, we proudly join the Water Lover Challenge, an inspiring initiative to protect and preserve our environment. In 2024, over 50 of us from Marriott Bonvoy properties across Switzerland united to clear 20,000 of cigarette butts from Geneva’s streets, parks, and lakeshores. This collaborative effort strengthened our team bonds and demonstrated the power of small actions to drive lasting change.

Discover all our Sustainability Commitments