How CERVO lives sustainable commitment
At CERVO Mountain Resort we believe: A hotel is never an island. It is embedded in an environment, a community, a culture - and therefore also bears responsibility. Responsibility for people, nature and society. Our partnerships are an expression of this attitude. They are bridges between hospitality and the common good, between pleasure and conscience. We present some of them here.
Atelier Manus - Where old wax breaks new ground
In the Atelier Manus Foundation, we have found a partner that combines social commitment and ecological responsibility. Our old candle wax, which would simply be disposed of elsewhere, is given a second life here: In the workshop in Brig, VS, it is turned into environmentally friendly lighters that are used in our chalets and restaurants. In winter 24/25, 33 kilograms of wax were recycled in a useful way. In this way, we are not only supporting sustainable action, but also people with disabilities who do valuable work at Atelier Manus. This partnership is an example of inclusion and the circular economy in action.
Simon Maye & Fils - wine with responsibility
The family-run winery Simon Maye & Fils in Chamoson, VS not only brings excellent organic wines to our tables, but also ideas for meaningful reuse. Our old wine corks do not end up in the bin, but in kindergartens and social organisations, where they are transformed into creative craft projects. A glass of wine thus becomes a small work of art - and a contribution to the promotion of regional initiatives.
Education for All Morocco - Education that creates the future
Education is the key to a better world. For every mezze or lamb tajine dish sold in the Bazzar restaurant, one franc goes to the organisation Education for All Morocco. The organisation is committed to providing girls in the High Atlas Mountains with access to education. Over 1,700 of these meals were served at CERVO in the winter of 24/25. After the earthquake in 2023, which destroyed five of its six boarding schools, this support is more important than ever. The partnership impressively demonstrates that global change can also be actively shaped from Valais.
Horu cheese dairy - flavour with origin
For us, regionality is not just a marketing phrase, but a lived practice. The Horu cheese dairy in Zermatt stands for a zero-waste philosophy and absolute freshness. Their products - yoghurt and cheese - enrich our breakfast buffet and the Ferdinand restaurant. Deliveries are made in an environmentally friendly way by electric car or bicycle, in reusable containers. This is what sustainability tastes like.
From November 2024 to April 2025, the Horu cheese dairy delivered a total of 37 yoghurt cans of 24kg each, over 100kg of cheese and around 40kg of fondue mix to CERVO.
Honey from CERVO - small but important for bees
Three bee colonies have been living on our premises since June 2022 - looked after by Zermatt beekeeper Doris Kundig. The bees not only provide sweet honey on the breakfast table (25kg last winter), but also make an essential contribution to pollination and biodiversity in the region. This cooperation shows that responsibility starts on a small scale - and sometimes hums quietly.
Soeder - clean with style
Our partnership with Soeder shows what sustainability means in the bathroom. The Zurich-based company supplies us with refillable, biodegradable hygiene products - without microplastics, but with a passion for the environment and design. We have even developed our own product line together: Mystic Journey accompanies our guests throughout their stay - sustainable, regional, exclusive.
These examples show: Sustainability is not a trend for CERVO, but a conviction. It runs through every area of our resort - from the kitchen to the cosmetics shelf, from the candle to the classroom in Morocco. Our partnerships are an expression of an attitude that goes beyond ourselves. They are invitations to participate, to rethink, to help shape things.
Because we believe that those who travel can not only discover - but also make a difference.
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