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Lake Lucerne has been awarded the Swisstainable label
Sustainability is very important for us at the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV AG). Various projects in the areas of climate and environmental protection, society and economy have been implemented in the past and will follow in the future. This way, our company makes a contribution to sustainable development as well as an ecological travel experience in Switzerland. These efforts have been recognized, when we were awarded the Swisstainable label of Switzerland Tourism in December 2021.The label of Switzerland Tourism distinguishes tourism businesses that are committed to sustainability.
What does the Swisstainable label mean?
With the Swisstainable sustainability strategy, the entire Swiss tourism industry aims to launch an impactful movement with the vision of becoming the most sustainable destination in the world. The label from Switzerland Tourism recognizes businesses that are committed to sustainability. The sustainability program consists of three different levels. SGV has been awarded Level II “engaged.” Businesses at this level commit to sustainable business practices and continuous improvement in sustainability efforts. By achieving this certification, SGV has pledged to implement at least three measures addressing different sustainability aspects by the end of 2023. SGV has voluntarily committed to six binding measures.
Concrete Steps
SGV has committed to implementing six goals by the end of 2026. Here is an excerpt of specific measures:
- SGV AG is gradually reducing the proportion of fossil fuels (by 20%) and thus making an active contribution to reducing greenhouse gases (CO2) and curbing global warming.
- From summer 2026, it's full speed ahead with green hydrogen on Lake Lucerne! From then on, SGV plans to operate the motor vessel Saphir on hydrogen together with Shiptec. The H2UriAG hydrogen production plant at the Bürglen hydropower plant is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of 2025.
The Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) will electrify the motor vessel Rütli during the winter of 2023/24. The motorboat's diesel engine will be replaced by a powerful electric motor. The first scheduled trip will take place at the end of May 2024. Successfully implemented.