Sustainability Commitment

At World Tourism Forum Lucerne, we believe that sustainability must not only be a concept for lively discussions, but also an integral part of how we work in the tourism industry. Therefore, we want to make a difference by working in the most possible sustainable ways. An integral understanding of sustainability consists of the three strategic elements:

1. Ecology Commitment

  • Carbon offset for all CO2 emissions produced by World Tourism Forum Lucerne. The forum is completely carbon neutral in 2011.
  • Integrated transport management for all participants, with a focus on public transport, bikes and walking.

 

2. Economic Commitment

  • Important contributions to the local economy by preferring local partners for the supply of food and lodging.
  • Long term, reliable business relationships with regional, national and international partners, based on fair payment

3. Social Commitment

  • Support of a national community initiative in Peru instead of buying gifts for all WTFL participants.
  • Fair employment for all people involved at WTFL. 
  • Active support of young talents in the industry with our Talent Management.

 

At World Tourism Forum Lucerne, we also encourage all partners and employees to sign up for our sustainability commitment and contribute to a sustainable World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2011. For more information on our commitment, please click on one of the strategic elements of the sustainability triangle.

The World Tourism Forum Lucerne Sustainability Commitment was made possible by our partners for sustainability:

 

 

 

 

Carbon offset in the Peruvian Andes

In partnership with myclimate, World Tourism Forum Lucerne supports a carbon offsetting project in the Peruvian Andes. This project reduces carbon emissions by installing more efficient stove in private households. Apart from reduced carbon emissions, the project improves the air in private homes substantially, and it supports a long term forest management in the Andes. Learn more about it on "myclimate’s website" or watch a short film.

 

Support of local partners

Whenever possible, we prefer to work with local partners. Not only does this strengthen the local economy, but it also minimises the impacts on the environment thanks to shorter transport distances. Our most important local partners for World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2011 are listed below.

Bild & Ton, Hotel Palace, Hotel Montana, Museum of Transport Lucerne, Musik Hug, Lucerne Festival,  Knutwiler Mineral