Planet
We are reducing the environmental impact of our operations, cooperating whenever possible with Landlords, Brands, and Suppliers to achieve ambitious industry goals.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Switzerland is a leading country in the STARS operational excellence program, contributing to and piloting a number of global solutions to drive continuous improvement: innovative Self-Check Out features to smooth store flows, Staff Network Tool to boost both staff commitment and service excellence, Staffing optimization to ensure we have the right staff in the right place at the right time.
As a Travel Retail operator serving hundreds of thousands of passengers every day, we must adapt the way we do business in order to contribute to building a more sustainable industry.
Our CSR strategy, PEPS (Planet.Ethics.People.Social), is aligned to the global stakes the travel retail industry is facing and is at the heart of our strategy and decision-making. It is articulated around 4 pillars underpinned by 12 tangible commitments which all relate to one of more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2021, we have established an ambitious roadmap to improve our environmental impact faster and have a greater positive impact on the communities we serve. We have set clear targets to measure the progress made towards fulfilling our commitments. These are fully aligned with our stakeholders’ needs and expectations and will be monitored and communicated on a yearly basis. Among them is a commitment to be contributing to carbon neutrality, across all operations, by the end of 2023.
Find out more information about our CSR strategy here.
Planet
We are reducing the environmental impact of our operations, cooperating whenever possible with Landlords, Brands, and Suppliers to achieve ambitious industry goals.
To reduce our environmental footprint and increase the sustainability of our operations, we are committed to:
- Reducing carbon emissions contributing to ambitious industry targets
- Reducing waste
- Promoting responsible packaging and disposables
Our 2025 targets:
- 100% of countries have waste measurement systems and waste reduction initiatives in place
- 100% of countries have switched to responsible consumables
Targets for outlets selling water bottles:
- All stores have an alternative to single-use plastic water bottle by the end of 2024
- Accelerate switch of single-use plastic water bottle to 100% RPET, at least 3/4 will be 100% RPET by the end of 2025
Ethics
We are promoting ethical business practices and supporting Brands and Partners who contribute to a responsible offer.
In order to demonstrate the highest ethical standards, we are committed to:
- Developing local food and products sourcing
- Promoting responsible products and ingredients
- Cultivating ethical behaviour
Our 2025 targets:
- 100% of suppliers have signed our responsible supplier charter
- 100% of new staff and risk populations receive anti-bribery training
- 100% of eggs purchased for our restaurants are cage-free (as of end of 2022, 40% of the eggs purchased globally are cage-free)
France’s responsible product commitments for 2024 in proprietary brands:
- 50% of the catering offer reserved to local, organic, sustainable or labelled products
- 80% of sold products are French
Ethics
We are promoting ethical business practices and supporting Brands and Partners who contribute to a responsible offer.
People
We are offering our People an inclusive and stimulating work environment where everyone can thrive.
We place people at the heart of our strategy and we want to be recognized as the most attractive employer in the travel retail industry. We are committed to:
- Ensuring security and well-being at work
- Promoting employee engagement
- Fostering diversity and equal opportunities
Our 2025 targets:
- 100% of countries run employee engagement surveys & implement staff initiatives
- 50-50 gender balance within Top Executive teams
- 100% of managers receive diversity & inclusion awareness training
People
We are offering our People an inclusive and stimulating work environment where everyone can thrive.
Social
We leverage our global capabilities to best serve the local Communities wherever we operate.
We are committed to:
- Supporting local communities
- Encouraging and facilitating volunteering
- Leveraging our network to make donations
2025 targets:
- 100% of countries have developed initiatives to support local communities
- 100% of countries have developed an employee volunteering program
- 0,5% of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are donated
Social
We leverage our global capabilities to best serve the local Communities wherever we operate.
Our PEPS projects
Aelia hosts a pop-up to raise awareness about sustainable development
For the third time, Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland has joined forces with United Nations Geneva to present the '170 Actions and more to combat climate change' pop-up at Genève Airport. Developed in partnership with the Perception Change Project of UN Geneva, this interactive space serves as a platform to engage travelers in discovering 170 daily actions to protect the environment, from reducing inequalities to combating climate change and embracing sustainable consumption.
For the third time, Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland has joined forces with United Nations Geneva to present the '170 Actions and more to combat climate change' pop-up at Genève Airport. Developed in partnership with the Perception Change Project of UN Geneva, this interactive space serves as a platform to engage travelers in discovering 170 daily actions to protect the environment, from reducing inequalities to combating climate change and embracing sustainable consumption.
Aelia hosts a pop-up to raise awareness about sustainable development
For the third time, Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland has joined forces with United Nations Geneva to present the '170 Actions and more to combat climate change' pop-up at Genève Airport. Developed in partnership with the Perception Change Project of UN Geneva, this interactive space serves as a platform to engage travelers in discovering 170 daily actions to protect the environment, from reducing inequalities to combating climate change and embracing sustainable consumption.
Made51, a pop-up in honor of refugees
In a dedicated space, the eco-responsible Aelia Duty-free boutique hosted a pop-up in partnership with UNCHR, featuring products from the Made51 brand. Profits from this operation were donated to the organization's refugees.
In a dedicated space, the eco-responsible Aelia Duty-free boutique hosted a pop-up in partnership with UNCHR, featuring products from the Made51 brand. Profits from this operation were donated to the organization's refugees.
Made51, a pop-up in honor of refugees
In a dedicated space, the eco-responsible Aelia Duty-free boutique hosted a pop-up in partnership with UNCHR, featuring products from the Made51 brand. Profits from this operation were donated to the organization's refugees.
Pop-up in partnership with the UN
In a dedicated area, the eco-responsible Aelia Duty-free boutique hosts several pop-up displays developed in partnership with the United Nations' Perception Change Project to raise passenger awareness of sustainable development goals.
This pop-up explains in clear, colorful terms the 170 actions advocated by the UN in favor of sustainable development. The space is also designed to interest the youngest visitors and raise their awareness of the need to build a better future.
Pop-up in partnership with the UN
In a dedicated area, the eco-responsible Aelia Duty-free boutique hosts several pop-up displays developed in partnership with the United Nations' Perception Change Project to raise passenger awareness of sustainable development goals.
Aelia's eco-friendly duty-free store, a world first at Geneva airport
In December 2021, Lagardère Travel Retail, in partnership with Geneva International Airport, announces the opening of the world's first eco-responsible store in the Aelia Duty Free network.
Lagardère Travel Retail is committed to playing a leading role in creating a more responsible future, and we work closely with our partners to achieve our shared CSR ambitions. This is demonstrated by our partnership with Geneva International Airport to unveil an eco-responsible evolution of the Aelia Duty Free concept, from materials to product offering.
The store is located in the airport's brand-new East wing, which has been developed to meet the highest standards of energy performance, using state-of-the-art technologies.
Aelia's eco-friendly duty-free store, a world first at Geneva airport
In December 2021, Lagardère Travel Retail, in partnership with Geneva International Airport, announces the opening of the world's first eco-responsible store in the Aelia Duty Free network.