With the ibex fairstay gastronomy label, we make sustainability a matter of course - for a future-proof industry.
The sustainability label for the food service industry
ibex fairstay gastronomy stands for concrete sustainability: we analyze your business, identify potential and support you with individually tailored measures up to certification and beyond. Sustainability thus becomes a success factor - for economic success, satisfied employees and the trust of your guests.
"We wanted a system that not only serves as a label, but that can be used as a management process and with which a business can continuously develop in all three dimensions. There has never been anything like this for the catering industry before."
Marc Tischhauser, Managing Director GastroGraubünden
The advantages of the ibex fairstay Gastro-Label
Certification with the ibex fairstay gastronomy label helps you to reduce operating costs and conserve resources. It creates a motivating working environment, increases the efficiency of your business and promotes the use of regional products and events. At the same time, you make an active contribution to environmental protection. Your business becomes more attractive to employees and more appealing to guests - Sustainability becomes your trademark.
Leading sustainability label
ibex fairstay makes the difference.
ibex fairstay stands for genuine sustainability in the catering industry. It is specially tailored to the needs of catering businesses and is aimed at anyone who wants to set new standards in the areas of food safety, regionality and resource-conserving work - while also focusing on social sustainability. After all, satisfied, motivated employees are the foundation of every successful company.
ibex fairstay certified according to the proven 6-eyes principle. The inspection of the company on the basis of clear criteria is carried out by independent, experienced and accredited auditors. Den finaln decision on the award is made by our independents certification committee - for maximum objectivity and quality.
Award levels
The ibex fairstay award for the hospitality industry
The audit covers all areas of your catering business and is based on the five dimensions of sustainability - holistic, credible and practical. The award of the ibex fairstay gastronomy label makes the sustainable orientation of your business visible, measurable, verifiable and clearly communicable to your guests.
The ibex fairstay label is also recognized at Level III, the highest level of the Swiss sustainability programme Swisstainable. Find out more about Swisstainable.
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Process
The path to certification.
Start the ibex fairstay certification now. We accompany you from the initial analysis to the final award - you are not alone. However, our support does not end with certification, but marks the beginning of a long-term partnership. Together we will continue to develop your business and make sustainability an integral part of your success. Apply for certification by 30.06.2025 and save 50%.
1st registration
The possibilities and added value of working with ibex fairstay will be discussed in a personal meeting. You will also be given an insight into the ibex fairstay questionnaire and can form your own opinion.
By submitting the application and signing the confidentiality agreement, you are bindingly registering for the certification process.
After your application has been checked by our office, you will receive our questionnaire. This is an actual working tool that guides you through the certification process and all relevant topics.
2. support and advice
Right from the start, you will receive many valuable suggestions for saving resources and costs and for improving management quality. This also includes tips on optimizing internal processes. You will also benefit from interesting tips on how to effectively communicate your sustainable commitment to your guests and sales partners. We will support you throughout the entire process and are available to answer any questions you may have.
3. audit
As soon as the required documents are ready, you arrange an audit appointment with the independent, external auditor and send him the documents for a preliminary review. The accuracy of the information and compliance with the demanding standards will be checked during the on-site audit. Allow around 6 hours for the initial certification audit.
4. certification
The auditor submits a written application to the independent certification committee. The committee reviews the application, asks questions and makes the final decision on the award. The initial certification is valid for two years. After that, recertification takes place every three years.
5. recertification
The first recertification takes place two years after the initial certification, after which recertification is due every three years. In the meantime, the companies continue to work on their goals and on optimizing their performance. The annually updated action plan serves as an important planning tool.
Q&A
Questions & answers about the ibex fairstay certification.
We are already involved in various collaborations. Why should we enter into another one?
Cooperation is essential in today's world. They save time, promote exchange, expand the network and bring added value for everyone involved. However, ibex fairstay is more than just a cooperation: with certification and the associated sensitization, you promote the respectful use of resources in your company - and you demonstrably save money!
Will this really bring me more guests?
It is the atmosphere and the overall offer that appeals to guests. Therefore, a seal of quality does not directly bring more guests. However, treating people with respect - guests, employees, locals, partners - contributes significantly to a good atmosphere. The ibex gastro certification process raises awareness of these social values and provides valuable input.
Will the guest understand the meaning of this label?
It is the communication that emphasizes the value of a label and the excellent services that are practiced in the business. Guests can spend their stay in your establishment with a clear conscience. Storytelling is ideal for communication. Turn your regional products into tangible stories with the producers.
What costs should I expect?
The costs for initial certification depend on your annual turnover. The fee from CHF 950 includes all documents, process support, the on-site audit and the review by the certification committee. The fee is reduced for recertification. With the precise assessment of the current situation and the measures derived from it, this investment can usually be recouped or even more than compensated for in the first year.
As with all labels, ibex gastro also charges an additional annual flat rate for branding, ibex gastro's marketing services for your business and the associated partnerships for your business, as well as the ongoing development of services. Businesses benefit from ibex gastro's partnerships and platforms. The annual communication fee from CHF 450 is also dependent on turnover.
How many people are involved?
The actual effort required depends on the extent to which the company has already addressed and initiated quality management. In order to implement the first valuable measures during the ongoing process and to allow sufficient time for daily business, it makes sense to allow a period of 4 to 8 months for processing.
It is advisable to form a sustainability team consisting of various departments and management levels around the sustainability officer. In this way, the questionnaire can be distributed among several people and initial measures can be put into practice immediately. In this way, a broad-based sensitization of other employees also takes place. It is also important to involve suppliers in the process. They can usually provide important data at the touch of a button and are also sensitized to the importance of sustainable, regional and/or seasonal products. Suppliers are often even grateful for the input and specifications.
How long is a certification valid for?
The initial certification is valid for two years. After that, the company is recertified every three years.
Is certification worthwhile for a family business?
Yes, especially for family businesses that want to hand over a healthy business to future generations, it is worth regularly assessing the current situation, initiating measures and tackling far-sighted improvements.
What operational requirements must be met in order to start with certification?
It is essential that the commitment to a sustainable orientation is defined and exemplified by the management. The human and financial resources for its long-term implementation must be guaranteed. In addition, an existing awareness of quality management and a stable management team are helpful.
What are examples of quick and efficient measures?
It is often the sum of many small measures that together bring great benefits and can also be communicated in a motivating way: Use of water-saving nozzles, reduction of food waste through conscious planning or reuse, reduction of heating costs through shock ventilation and clever adjustments to room temperature. The management tool from ibex gastro offers a wide range of ideas in the areas of management, environment, regionality, social balance, finance and performance in its catalog of measures.
Further information.
Your investment in sustainability
The prices for certification by ibex fairstay are fair. They depend on your company's turnover in the previous year. The time required depends on your previous activities and can be estimated in a personal meeting.
The certification is based on the sustainability assessment method developed by Arthur Braunschweig (E2 Management Consulting AG) and Domenico Saladino (Saladino Umweltprojekte) in 2002.