Taking responsibility and raising awareness

For more than a decade, the Tschuggen Collection has been actively committed to protecting and preserving the natural environment. Inspired by its prized locations amidst spectacular natural beauty, the Collection firmly believes that protecting the environment is the most important challenge of our time.

Valsana Hotel Arosa: Pioneering Modern Energy Solutions

Since 2027, the Valsana boasts a completely innovative building infrastructure that is heated and operated entirely without fossil (or other) fuels thanks to an ice storage system based on geothermal energy and heat recovery at 1,800 m above sea level.

Minimising emissions

Thanks to innovative energy concepts, heat recovery systems, thermal insulation and consumption optimization, a reduction of almost 90% of the Tschuggen Collection's total fossil fuel consumption has already been achieved over the last 11 years. In addition, all electricity is 100% eco-certified.

2030 Goal: An Optimised Ecological Footprint

The Tschuggen Collection aims to further reduce its carbon footprint, focusing on guest offerings, purchasing and waste management. Further measures include circular-economy principles in renovations and new purchases, alongside ongoing sustainability training for all employees.

Financing climate protection projects

By funding national and international climate projects, the Tschuggen Collection takes responsibility for demonstrable climate action beyond its own operations.

Rewilding

Intact peatlands are among the world's most efficient CO₂ stores. The Tschuggen Collection funds their restoration across Switzerland, supporting climate action and biodiversity. Projects: 2019 Ponts-de-Martel raised bog (NE), 2022 Bos-cha fen near Guarda, 2024 Palü Lunga fen (in progress).

Biodiversity

All dishes at the Tschuggen Collection are based on fresh natural products. Up to now however, 240 species have already become extinct in Switzerland and around 1/3 of all species are considered endangered. Therefore, the company invests in rewilding projects, extensive greening, insect hotels and its own bee colonies.

Green Globe Certification

All four hotels of the Tschuggen Collection have been certified with the globally recognised Green Globe label since 2021. The Green Globe label of quality is awarded to tourism and events companies whose activities are geared towards the respectful and economical use of resources.

Plant room of the ice storage system at Valsana, with ventilation and pipework; an open maintenance hatch provides a view into the ice storage tank and its piping.

Valsana’s game changing ice battery

For more than ten years, the Tschuggen Collection has been actively committed to protecting and preserving the natural environment. A key example of this commitment is the Valsana Hotel in Arosa, with its innovative building infrastructure designed from the ground up and its pioneering ice battery system.