Fuerte Group Hotels
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Carbon Intensity:7.20 kg CO2 equivalent/client in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implementation of a Circular Economy Plan at Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza, aiming to reduce water, energy, food, and waste consumption.
- 1% GHG reduction per client achieved.
- Installation of photovoltaic panels approved for some hotels in 2023.
- Increased use of LED lights and presence detectors.
- Waste recycling initiatives across hotels (glass, paper, cardboard, light packaging, cooking oil).
Social Achievements
- Increased employee satisfaction (85.4% average).
- Investment in employee training (106,146.16 euros).
- Internal promotion programs ('Crece' and 'Crece Manager') implemented.
- Social improvement plan with aid for childcare, loans, and school books.
- Collaboration with associations to hire people at risk of social exclusion.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of double materiality analysis in line with international standards.
- Annual audits by UHY Fay & Co to ensure transparency and compliance.
- Commitment to the UN Global Compact and SDGs.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 1% annually per client by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption.
- Improve waste measurement system.
- Increase customer satisfaction.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on the tourism sector.
- Reducing the carbon footprint.
- Water consumption in hotels.
- Waste management.
- Maintaining gender equality in management positions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Circular Economy Plan.
- Carbon offset studies.
- Use of renewable energies.
- Improved building envelope.
- Electric car chargers.
- Waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
- Equality Plan.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (85% of purchases in Andalusia and 8 in Ibiza).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Fuerte Conil-Resort, Fuerte El Rompido, Fuerte Grazalema), Travelife Sustainability System (Fuerte Conil-Resort, Fuerte El Rompido)
Third-party Assurance: UHY Fay & Co
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 14
- SDG 5
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- ReThink Award for Clean Seas campaign.
- Hotel Initiative Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility.