Sustainability in Our Daily Actions
Protecting the environment and the climate, supporting our local community and promoting everyone’s well-being are an integral part of our approach, while maintaining affordable rates.
We are continuously committed to providing our guests, our staff and our neighbours with a healthy and pleasant environment.
Here are some of the concrete actions we have implemented in recent years:
- Our buildings have undergone extensive renovation work, particularly to improve window insulation and reduce lighting requirements.
- Separate waste collection is available on every floor to facilitate sorting and recycling.
- We limit water consumption by installing water-saving devices on our taps.
- A dedicated space is available for groups in the evening to help minimise disturbance to our neighbours.
- Every year, our establishment provides financial support to the Genève roule association, which makes bicycles available to the public. Geneva Hostel guests can take advantage of this service to explore Geneva by bike.
- A solar installation on the roof contributes to the production of hot water used in the establishment.
- Since 2011, we have regularly measured our greenhouse gas emissions in order to identify the main sources of emissions and opportunities for reduction. We also support climate protection projects through myclimate.
- Whenever possible, we give preference to cleaning products bearing an ecolabel.
We regularly monitor a range of environmental, social and economic indicators. An overview of the main trends is available below.
Geneva Hostel Sustainable Development Report 2024