Club Med Holding
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Societal
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 85% of eligible resorts Green Globe certified by the end of 2019.
- Elimination of single-use straws, cups, mugs, plates, cutlery, and plastic trays in all resorts (except Brazil for cutlery) by the end of 2019.
- Shower gel, shampoo, and body cream offered in large reusable containers in all villages (excluding Exclusive Collection and Brazil) by the end of 2019.
Social Achievements
- Launched the third “#RaiseYourVoice” internal listening campaign to improve employee well-being.
- Delivered 340,018 hours of training, benefiting 16,604 employees in 2019.
- 89/100 score on Club Med SAS gender equality index in 2019.
Governance Achievements
- Established anti-corruption plan and vigilance plan.
- Developed an Anti-corruption Code in 2018 and distributed it in April 2019.
- Set up a system for reporting and handling alerts in early 2019.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Sciences-Based Target approach to define reduction goals in line with scientific recommendations to limit global warming to 2°C.
- 100% Green Globe certification of eligible resorts by 2021.
- Eliminate single-use plastic products in rooms by 2021.
- Gradually replace plastic water bottles in restaurants and rooms from 2021 onwards.
Environmental Challenges
- High percentage of seasonal contracts (62%) due to seasonality of villages.
- Pressure on the employment market for certain skills in some countries.
- Need to adapt to an increasingly demanding customer base and relations with investment partners.
- Data limitations or exclusions for some indicators due to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on HR team availability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous recruitment due to high proportion of seasonal employment.
- Redesigned recruitment portal Clubmedjobs.com in 2015.
- Developing village portfolio based on geopolitical context.
- Negotiations in compliance with local laws for village closures.
- Implementing a reporting tool to gain a more comprehensive view of compensation and benefits systems.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Pooled audits through ICS membership; audits of food suppliers through Check Safety First and Cristal.
Responsible Procurement
- CSR clauses in supplier contracts.
- Eco-certified products.
- Fairtrade-accredited food.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions
- Extreme weather events
- Coastal erosion
- Reduced snowfall
Transition Risks
- Changes in tourist behavior due to air travel costs
- Growing tensions over food and water resources
Opportunities
- Development of summer season tourism in mountain regions
- Development of business between seasons in more northern destinations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI 4, UN SDGs
Certifications: Green Globe, BREEAM, ATR
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party organization
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8, 12, and 14 (UNWTO)
The CSR policy contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, particularly objectives 8, 12, and 14 targeted by the UNWTO.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Healthy food offer
- Eco-certified products
Awards & Recognition
- Silver level rating from Ecovadis in 2019
- 16 Green Leaders villages awarded by TripAdvisor in 2019
- GEO™ eco-certification for Vittel golf courses since 2013
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Societal
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 83% of eligible resorts Green Globe eco-certified by the end of 2020.
- 53 Green Globe eco-certified villages.
- 16 “Green Leaders” villages awarded by TripAdvisor.
- Significant reduction in water consumption in 2020 due to resort closures and conservation efforts (-38% vs 2019).
- Significant reduction in energy consumption in 2020 due to resort closures and efficiency improvements (-36% vs 2019).
Social Achievements
- Ranked second best employer in France in the Hotels, Tourism and Leisure category by Capital Magazine.
- GO® retention is satisfactory (half of first-time GO® returned to Club Med in the following two years).
- Recruited 2,212 seasonal and 337 permanent workers in 2020.
- Implemented a Quality of Life at Work agreement.
Governance Achievements
- Developed an anti-corruption programme and code of conduct.
- Signed the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the International Tourism Plastic Pledge.
- Obtained a Silver level score of 64/100 from Ecovadis in 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions
- Not disclosed
- Eliminate single-use plastic products by 2021.
- 100% Green Globe certification of eligible resorts by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted business, leading to unprecedented crisis and resort closures.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- High turnover rate (12% in 2020) due to pandemic-related contract suspensions.
- Pressure on the employment market for certain skills.
- Data limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented the “Safe Together” health protocol, audited and certified by POSICheck.
- Managed customer relations with reimbursements, credits, and rescheduling of holidays.
- Adapted services in line with new health and safety standards.
- Implemented telecommuting and part-time work measures.
- Continued recruitment efforts despite the difficult context.
- Developed a new approach to skills development and gain efficiency and impact.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Three audits carried out in Peru and Brazil in 2020; ten others audited by other ICS partner companies.
Responsible Procurement
- CSR clauses included in supplier contracts.
- ICS (Initiative Clause Sociale) membership.
- Wood and Seafood Charters.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions
- Extreme weather events
- Coastal erosion
Transition Risks
- Changes in tourist behavior
- Carbon pricing on flights
Opportunities
- Development of summer season tourism in mountain regions
- Development of business between seasons in more northern destinations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI-4, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: Green Globe, BREEAM, ATR (Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8, 12, 14
Club Med's CSR policy contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, and more specifically to objectives 8, 12 and 14 targeted by the UNWTO.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Healthy food offer
- Eco-certified products
Awards & Recognition
- French Customer Relation Prize (2014-2018)
- Moroccan Sustainable Tourism award (2014)
- Worldwide Hospitality Awards (2015)
- Ecovadis Silver level (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Societal
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% Green Globe certification of eligible resorts by the end of 2021.
- Phased out single-use plastics in bars, restaurants, and rooms with the “Bye-bye plastic” program.
- Accelerated local sourcing and the Green Farmers program.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a proactive approach to cover all seasonal workers in partial activity, securing their jobs.
- Recruited 16,619 seasonal and 2,347 permanent workers.
- Signed a new agreement on professional equality and quality of life at work.
Governance Achievements
- Developed and implemented an anti-corruption program in accordance with the Sapin 2 Law.
- Updated its risk management policy related to duty of care.
- Obtained a Gold level score from Ecovadis.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions
- Achieve 30% renewable energy
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce food waste
- Eliminate single-use plastics
Environmental Challenges
- The COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted the first half of 2021, resulting in a loss of €260m in revenue.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Pressure on the employment market for certain skills.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented measures to save on fixed costs.
- Implemented a proactive approach to cover all seasonal workers in partial activity.
- Redesigned the recruitment portal, Clubmedjobs.com.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR clauses in supplier contracts
- ICS membership
- Wood and seafood charters
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions
- Extreme weather events
- Coastal erosion
Transition Risks
- Changes in tourist behavior
- Increased energy costs
- Carbon taxes
Opportunities
- Development of summer season tourism in mountain regions
- Development of business between seasons in more northern destinations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Green Globe, BREEAM, ATR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 14
Club Med's CSR policy contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, and more specifically to objectives 8, 12 and 14 targeted by the UNWTO.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy recovery systems
- Bio-disc treatment plants
Awards & Recognition
- Ecovadis Gold level
- Company committed to diversity (Capital magazine)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water withdrawals by 16.0% vs. 2019 (Group as a whole), 13.9% outside Asia.
- Reduced bottle consumption by 20% per Hotel Day (excluding managed villages).
- 97% of eligible resorts are Green Globe eco-certified.
Social Achievements
- Recruited more than 10,000 GO®-GE, 95% in villages.
- Ranked second best employer in France in the Hotels, Tourism and Leisure category by Capital Magazine.
- Launched the “Match with Us” project to improve recruitment, retention, development, and employee well-being.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained an Ecovadis score of 68/100 (Gold level).
- Implemented an anti-corruption program in accordance with the Sapin 2 Law.
- Established a whistleblowing procedure.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions (target year not specified).
- 50% of resorts actively measuring and reducing food waste by 2025 (100% by 2030).
- Achieve 100% of resorts with Green Globe certification by 2025.
- Manage 100% of landscaped areas without chemical pesticides by 2030.
- Reduce water consumption by 10% in 2022, 25% in 2023, and 50% in 2024 (plastic water bottles).
- Reduce Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by at least 20% by 2025 vs 2019.
- Reduce average distance/length of stay by at least 10% by 2025 vs 2019.
- Reduce weight of meat/hotel days by at least 10% by 2025 vs 2019.
Environmental Challenges
- Shortage of skilled labor.
- Rising interest rates and high inflation.
- Structural rise in CSR expectations and impacts of climate change.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., Agrisud partnership).
- Implemented a reasonable vigilance plan.
- Updated risk management policy related to duty of care.
- Implemented a “Match with Us” project to address employee retention challenges.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Audits conducted through ICS membership; performance evaluation and audits of food suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- CSR clauses in supplier contracts.
- Sustainable purchasing charter.
- Agrisud partnership for local sourcing.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising sea levels
- Reduced snowfall
- Heat waves
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Development of summer tourism in mountain regions
- Development of business in more northerly destinations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs
Certifications: Green Globe, BREEAM, ATR
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party body
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8, 12, 14
Club Med's CSR policy contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, particularly objectives 8, 12, and 14 targeted by the UNWTO.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plant-based menus
- Sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics
Awards & Recognition
- Ecovadis Gold rating
- Capital Magazine ranking as a company committed to diversity
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water withdrawals by 15.6% (Group) and 19.5% (excluding Asia) from 2019 to 2023.
- Reduced bottle consumption by 30% per Hotel Day compared with 2019 (excluding managed villages).
- Removed all single-use straws, cups, plates, cutlery and plastic containers from all resorts (excluding Brazil for cutlery).
- 86% of eligible resorts are Green Globe certified by the end of 2023.
Social Achievements
- Ranked best employer in France in the Hotels, Tourism and Leisure category by Capital Magazine in 2023.
- Recruited more than 10,980 GO®-GE in 2023.
- Average turnover rate of 10.5% in 2023, lower than before COVID.
- Launched the “MATCH with Us” project focusing on recruitment, loyalty, learning, management, and HR efficiency.
Governance Achievements
- Ecovadis rating of 70/100 (Silver level) in 2024, exceeding 93% of companies evaluated.
- Implemented an anti-corruption program in accordance with the Sapin 2 Law.
- Updated the risk map covered by the duty of vigilance in 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions (target year not specified).
- Achieve 65% of fresh produce from local sources by 2030.
- Manage 100% of landscaped areas without chemical pesticides by 2030.
- Achieve 100% cage-free egg products by 2027.
- Reduce water consumption; reduce plastic bottle consumption by 50% by 2024.
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030; reduce waste by 30% by 2030.
- Eco-certify 100% of new resorts and large-scale renovations.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to various crises (Covid-19, war in Ukraine, avian flu).
- Pressure on the employment market for certain skills.
- Difficulties in obtaining accurate data from suppliers.
- Maintaining Green Globe certification in all eligible resorts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Redesigned the Clubmedjobs.com recruitment site.
- Implemented a special effort with suppliers to obtain accurate data.
- Continued to deploy Green Globe certification process.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR clauses included in supplier contracts.
- Partnership with Agrisud to support local farmers.
- Seafood Purchasing Charter.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising sea levels
- Reduced snowfall
- Landslides
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Development of summer season tourism in mountain regions.
- Development of business between seasons in more northern destinations.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs
Certifications: Green Globe, BREEAM, ATR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8, 12, and 14 (UNWTO targeted)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through local employment, sustainable resource use, and ocean conservation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Organic baby corners
- Organic wines
- Sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics
Awards & Recognition
- Ecovadis Silver rating
- ATR label for Discovery Tours
- Digital HR Team Award (2017)
- Customer Relations prize (2015, 2016 & 2017)
- Worldwide Hospitality Awards (2015)
- Moroccan Responsible Tourism Award (2014)