Dunas Hotels & Resorts
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001:2015 certification
- Maintained Travelife certification
Social Achievements
- Commitment to Gran Canaria Bike Week (although the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19)
- Prioritization of local product acquisition and local staff recruitment
Governance Achievements
- Internal and external audits to improve environmental management
- Implementation of corrective actions identified in audits
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by more than 5% in 2021 compared to 2020 consumption
- Reduce electricity consumption by more than 5% in 2021 compared to 2020 consumption
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic leading to temporary closure and reduced occupancy, impacting resource consumption and achievement of targets
- Uncertainty surrounding the health alert made it unfeasible to install solar panels
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on maintaining facilities during closure
- Preventive maintenance plans maintained after reopening
- Planning for training actions once the situation stabilized
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchase products with least packaging
- Purchase necessary amounts
- Choose environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals
- Prioritize local and seasonal products
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14001:2015, Travelife
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, Travelife