GRUPO ILUNION, SL
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic and social inclusion
- Digital transition and innovation
- Human rights
- Diversity commitment and management
- Quality employment
- Sustainable development
- Transparency
- Corporate culture and values
- Climate change
- Circular economy
Environmental Achievements
- Launched a decarbonization plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- ILUNION Hotels and Torre ILUNION and Mizar (corporate) use 100% renewable electricity
- ILUNION Laundry Services has 16 plants with solar panels (11 more than in 2021), generating 2,435.56 MWh and avoiding the emission of 643.54 Tn CO2
- ILUNION Laundry Services reduced water use per production unit by 2%
- ILUNION Laundry Services' "Zero Plastic Commitment" project minimized single-use plastic consumption by 4,000 kg and avoided the emission of 12,000 kg of CO2
- ILUNION Hotels and the app Too Good To Go joined forces to combat food waste, saving almost 5,500 kg of food
Social Achievements
- Activated a free global telephone service for Ukrainian citizens displaced by war
- Introduced the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24-hour psychological assistance to employees and their families
- ILUNION Sociosanitario started the Talentia Project for professional growth of 43 managers
- ILUNION BPO Contact Center acquired Servitelco, incorporating 610 people (370 with disabilities)
- Provided parental leave to 654 people
- Increased training hours in occupational risk prevention and healthcare by more than 6,000
- Launched online training through LinkedIn Learning, completing 1,845 courses with 2,667 hours of viewing
Governance Achievements
- Launched the Human Rights training and awareness-raising project for the entire workforce
- Implemented Moody's AI tool to analyze suppliers' financial, compliance, and ESG risks
- Introduced 6conecta application for occupational risk prevention management
- Promoted a support protocol for women workers experiencing gender-based violence, assisting 95 people (89 women with disabilities)
- ILUNION Hotels developed a food waste policy
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Water scarcity
- Waste management
- Supply chain risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Decarbonization plan
- Water reduction measures
- Circular economy initiatives
- Supplier risk analysis using AI
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Moody's AI tool for supplier risk analysis
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: EFQM + 600 European Seal of Excellence (ILUNION Hotels), Universal Accessibility certification (UNE 170001-2) (ILUNION Hotels), QSostenible building sustainability seal (ILUNION Hotels), Ecostars Ecological Hotel Rating (ILUNION Hotels), ISO 45001 (63.3% of ILUNION companies)
Third-party Assurance: Independent auditing firm
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 5
- SDG 3
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 6
- SDG 11
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Award in Large Company Category for Recycling4all project (Expansion Awards)
- Acknowledgment from General Directorate of Public Health of Community of Madrid (ILUNION Social and Health)
- XI AMADE Professional Awards (ILUNION Social and Health)
- Traveling for Happiness Awards (ILUNION Hotels)
- Acknowledgment from Cadiz Business Association (CEC) (ILUNION Sancti Petri hotel)
- Super Caregivers 2022 Award (ILUNION Hotels)
- Barcelona Sustainable Tourism Award (ILUNION Hotels)
- Global Awards WTM World Responsible Tourism (ILUNION Hotels)
- National Award for Excellent, Innovative, and Sustainable Management (ILUNION Laundry Services)
- Third prize TOP NON VISIBLE DIVERSITY COMPANY (ILUNION Laundry Services)
- Equality endorsement and Fent Empresa, Iguals en Oportunitats stamp (ILUNION Laundry Services)
- COCEMFE Extremadura recognition (ILUNION Facility Services)
- Platinum Contact Center Awards (ILUNION BPO Contact Center)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Commitment
- Social Commitment
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 30% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 (target)
- Carbon neutrality by 2040 (target)
- Reduced water consumption per production unit by 5.6% compared to 2022 in laundries
- Reduced single-use plastic consumption by over 321,000 kg, preventing the emission of 1,000 tonnes of CO2
- Valorised 715 tonnes of textile waste from laundries
Social Achievements
- Increased hiring, with people with disabilities making up 41.7% of the workforce
- Implemented 400,552 social and personal adjustment measures benefiting 28,834 individuals
- Launched "ILUNION is for you" project, hiring 144 women (97 with disabilities) in male-dominated roles
- Launched "ILUNION Women in Tech" project, incorporating 27 women in technical and ICT roles
- Carried out 89 social actions, involving around 7,000 employees and benefiting more than 20,000 people
Governance Achievements
- Approved nine policies to bolster Governance at ILUNION
- Launched #ILUNION4HumanRights project, committing to safeguarding human rights across the value chain
- Approved Responsible and Sustainable Procurement Policy
- No reports of corruption and bribery in 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- Reduce GHG emissions by 42% in hotels by 2030
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025
- Calculate water footprint by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Economic uncertainty, significant increases in energy costs, CPI, and interest rates
Mitigation Strategies
- Strong ability to manage challenges, minimizing impact on economic results
- Implementing decarbonisation strategy focused on renewable energies, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and climate action plan
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All suppliers with invoicing over €40,000 analyzed through GoSupply tool (representing >80% of total invoicing)
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible and Sustainable Procurement Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heat waves
- Water stress and droughts
Transition Risks
- Dependency on fossil fuels
- Diminished natural resources and raw materials
Opportunities
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Selected
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, BREEAM, EFQM, UNE 17001
Third-party Assurance: Independent entity
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
ILUNION's business activities are centered around SDGs 8 and 10; other SDGs are considered fundamental aspects in its sustainability strategy.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Diversity and Wellbeing Awards
- Impact European Champions Award
- Compromiso RSE Award
- Sustainability 2023 Awards
- Award for the Raíces Project