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Sign our Manifesto for the recognition of Sustainable Enterprises!
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To create systemic change, we advocate for a new policy framework that recognizes and incentivizes sustainable companies in Switzerland. Therefore we launched a Manifesto for the Recognition of Sustainable Enterprises. We call on all Swiss decision-makers to support our initiative and sign the manifesto.
Definitely Different SA
Definitely Different is a Swiss hotel group that aims to build sustainable destinations by revitalising and restoring tourist sites, developing the local economy in close collaboration with all stakeholders and deploying an eco-responsible approach in all aspects of its projects.
Year of listing
Industry
2023
Hospitality
Vaud
Region
Size
50-249
Pledges
Direct contribution to SDGs
Type of Pledge
Goal 1
By 2026, we reduce our tCO2eq emissions by 25 % (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) compared with no reduction in 2023, and we set greenhouse gas reduction targets as part of the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative*.
* At the same time, we guarantee the carbon neutrality of our entire fleet.
Core business
Goal 2
By 2025, we halve all food waste in all our hotels and restaurants, both before and after consumption, compared with our 2023 reference year.
Internal operations
Goal 3
By 2025, 80 % of our main suppliers by spend meet our socially and environmentally responsible purchasing principles, compared with none in 2023, and all of them are Swiss suppliers.
Supply chain
Goal 4
By 2026, we increase the well-being at work of all our employees to 80 % and obtain Great Place to Work® certification.
Internal operations
Goal 5
By 2025, we achieve equal pay for men and women, and obtain the validated Equal Pay Commitment.
Internal operations
Scope of Pledges:
Definitely Different SA operates in Switzerland. The pledges taken within the STI framework relate to the sustainability policy applying to all Definitely Different SA operations carried out in Switzerland. The company is therefore accountable for their implementation within the limits of its scope of activity.
Note: By 2023 systematically indicates the end of the year, meaning: By the end of 2023 (unless otherwise defined, such as fiscal year)