Austrian Eco-Label For Schmitten Gastronomy
At the Schmittenhöhebahn AG, sustainability not only plays an important role in nature and the environment, but also in the area of gastronomy: the AreitAlm and AreitLounge businesses as well as the Sonnkogel restaurant were recently awarded the Austrian eco-label for gastronomy. The companies of the Schmittenhöhebahn AG have voluntarily decided to be certified and to follow these requirements in order to always do justice to the well-being of the guests.
This certification is awarded to those businesses that impress with organic and regional cuisine, with responsible management, as well as with healthy and high-quality food. Furthermore, the sense of responsibility, including the well-being of the employees and the regional environment and economy, plays a decisive role. It thus offers consumers a basis and promise for environmentally friendly choices by making a direct comparison between the environmental friendliness of products. In addition to organic and regional food, the promotion of environmentally friendly mobility and the comprehensive equipment of the company also play a role,
The Austrian eco-label for tourism, which also includes catering establishments, was created in 1996 to demonstrate environmentally conscious management and social action by a company.
The premiere: “We are particularly pleased that we are once again playing a pioneering role in this area. Because the AreitAlm, AreitLounge and the Sonnkogel Restaurant are the first ski huts to be awarded an Austrian eco-label," says Dr. Erich Egger, board member of the Schmittenhöhebahn AG.
With the first cable car in the Salzburger Land in 1927, the Schmittenhöhebahn AG is a pioneer
cable car business. But Schmitten also plays a pioneering role in the area of sustainability. As the only EMAS-certified cable car company in Europe. In addition, since 2011 an ecological advisory board has been advising the Schmittenhöhebahn AG on important environmental issues - more information here: www.green.schmitten.at
