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STI Leader
Accommodation & food service

Portes des Iris

STI since:November 2024
A private estate in the canton of Vaud, in the same family for over 700 years, offering visits of its historical gardens and sculpture park, wine tourism events, as well as venue rental for weddings and corporate events. The architecture of the Château de Vullierens, the historic farm, its remarkable gardens and sculpture park make it one of Switzerland’s most outstanding cultural estates.
Size
10-49
Cantons of Activity
Vaud (VD)

STI Next

Level of ambition: STI Leader

Pledge 1

Community ImpactLevel 2
By 2027, 10% of our clients choose sustainability-oriented alternatives for their events, compared to 0% in 2024.*
* This is supported by an emissions calculation tool used during the planning phase and our recommendations. The tool is currently under development.
E WEB Goal 12
E WEB Goal 13

Pledge 2

EnvironmentLevel 2
By 2030, we reduce fossil energy consumption of the Portes des Iris building to zero (compared to no reduction in 2025) and produce more electricity than our operational needs outside of events.*
* Achieved through an energy transition including heating system replacement, solar panel installation, and building renovation.
E WEB Goal 07
E WEB Goal 13

Pledge 3

EnvironmentLevel 2
By 2026, we reduce our non-recyclable waste by 30% (food waste, metal, plastic) compared to no reduction in 2024, and reduce by 30% our glass (water) and PET waste (water and other soft drinks) sold to clients.*
* Enabled by dedicated sorting stations by waste type, facilitating waste separation and monitoring the practices of our service providers.
E WEB Goal 12

Pledge 4

Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 2
By 2025, we train 100% of our employees on sustainability best practices and organize at least two training sessions.*
* Two half-day sessions (Climate Fresk, “2 tonnes” workshop), each lasting 3 hours.
E WEB Goal 04
E WEB Goal 08

Pledge 5

Human RightsLevel 3
By 2026, we raise awareness and train 100% of our caterers on sustainability best practices, and 50% of them comply with our sustainability charter.*
* One training session is offered per year. Starting with the Climate Fresk, followed by trainings related to the catering activity (food waste, product origin, etc.).
E WEB Goal 03
E WEB Goal 12
E WEB Goal 13

Scope of pledges

Portes des Iris SĂ rl operates in Switzerland. The pledges taken within the STI framework relate to the sustainability policy applying to all Portes des Iris SĂ rl operations carried out in Switzerland. The company is therefore accountable for their implementation within the limits of its scope of activity.

Understanding the STI Next commitments

STI EngagedSTI ShaperSTI LeaderSTI Champion

Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.

In progressAchievedDelayed

Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.

Swiss Triple Impact
Swiss Triple Impact
An initiative of B Lab Switzerland Foundation
B Lab Switzerland
Portes des Iris
STI Leader
STI since:November 2024
Sector: Accommodation & food serviceSize: 10-49Website: portesdesiris.ch

A private estate in the canton of Vaud, in the same family for over 700 years, offering visits of its historical gardens and sculpture park, wine tourism events, as well as venue rental for weddings and corporate events. The architecture of the Château de Vullierens, the historic farm, its remarkable gardens and sculpture park make it one of Switzerland’s most outstanding cultural estates.

#PledgeThematic · LevelProgressSDGs
1
By 2027, 10% of our clients choose sustainability-oriented alternatives for their events, compared to 0% in 2024.*
* This is supported by an emissions calculation tool used during the planning phase and our recommendations. The tool is currently under development.
Community ImpactLevel 2 In progress 12 · 13
2
By 2030, we reduce fossil energy consumption of the Portes des Iris building to zero (compared to no reduction in 2025) and produce more electricity than our operational needs outside of events.*
* Achieved through an energy transition including heating system replacement, solar panel installation, and building renovation.
EnvironmentLevel 2 In progress 7 · 13
3
By 2026, we reduce our non-recyclable waste by 30% (food waste, metal, plastic) compared to no reduction in 2024, and reduce by 30% our glass (water) and PET waste (water and other soft drinks) sold to clients.*
* Enabled by dedicated sorting stations by waste type, facilitating waste separation and monitoring the practices of our service providers.
EnvironmentLevel 2 In progress 12
4
By 2025, we train 100% of our employees on sustainability best practices and organize at least two training sessions.*
* Two half-day sessions (Climate Fresk, “2 tonnes” workshop), each lasting 3 hours.
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 2 In progress 4 · 8
5
By 2026, we raise awareness and train 100% of our caterers on sustainability best practices, and 50% of them comply with our sustainability charter.*
* One training session is offered per year. Starting with the Climate Fresk, followed by trainings related to the catering activity (food waste, product origin, etc.).
Human RightsLevel 3 In progress 3 · 12 · 13

Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.

Swiss Triple Impact · An initiative of B Lab Switzerland Foundationblab-switzerland.ch/company/portes-des-iris/ · 12. October 2026