EHL 2025 Sustainability Report: B Corp, Education & Responsible Hospitality in Action

EHL (Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne)
EHL (Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne)May 8, 2026

Why It Matters

EHL’s B Corp status and integrated sustainability education set a benchmark for hospitality schools, accelerating industry‑wide climate action and attracting socially conscious stakeholders.

Key Takeaways

  • EHL earned B Corp certification, confirming its sustainability commitments.
  • Campus initiatives serve as living labs for responsible hospitality practices.
  • New curricula integrate sustainability, including LVMH executive master program.
  • Faculty research and Open Innovation Summit drive industry-wide change.
  • Clear climate roadmap targets emissions reduction across food and beverage supply chain.

Summary

EHL’s 2025 Social and Environmental Report outlines a new sustainability chapter, highlighted by its recent B Corp certification and a three‑pronged strategy—Lead by Example, Transform Through Education, and Inspire and Mobilize the Industry.

The school turned its campuses into living labs, earning Happy Workplace accolades while launching a climate roadmap with concrete emissions‑reduction targets, especially in food‑and‑beverage sourcing, waste, and a new Code of Conduct governing responsible business behavior.

Education became the primary lever, with sustainability woven into curricula, including an Executive Master in partnership with LVMH, hands‑on innovation sprints, and entrepreneurship programs. Faculty research tackled real‑world hospitality challenges and was shared through platforms like the Open Innovation Summit.

By coupling internal practice with industry outreach, EHL positions itself as a catalyst for faster, sector‑wide adoption of responsible hospitality, signaling to investors, partners, and talent that sustainability is now a core business driver.

Original Description

Discover the EHL Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting our social and environmental impact, B Corp certification, and sustainability strategy in the hospitality industry.
This 2025 social and environmental report from EHL Hospitality Business School explores how sustainability in hospitality is evolving — from climate action and ESG priorities to responsible hospitality practices and sustainable education. It reflects our commitment to shaping the future of hospitality through innovation, impact, and leadership.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- How EHL integrates sustainability into hospitality education
- The role of B Corp certification in driving responsible business practices
- Key initiatives in climate action, ESG, and net-zero hospitality strategy
- How campuses act as living labs for sustainable hospitality
- Why collaboration and innovation are essential for industry transformation
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - EHL 2025 Sustainability Report overview
00:23 - Sustainability strategy around three pillars: Lead, Transform, Inspire
00:50 - It starts with ourselves - campuses as living labs
01:05 - Social impact
01:17 - Environmental focus: climate roadmap & F&B
01:28 - Governance and new Code of Conduct
01:38 - Education as a lever for change
01:48 - Sustainability in programs & partnerships
02:05 - Sharing impact beyond EHL
02:10 - Research, innovation & industry collaboration
02:26 - Acting as a catalyst for change
02:36 - Looking ahead
LEARN MORE
Explore the full EHL Sustainability Report 2025: https://www.ehlgroup.com/hubfs/2025_RSE_CSR_Report.pdf
QUESTION FOR YOU
How do you see sustainability shaping the future of the hospitality industry?
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