Barceló Grupo

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:594,604 tCO2e (Total)

Scope 1 Emissions:52,503 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:96,322 tCO2e (market based)

Scope 3 Emissions:445,779 tCO2e

Renewable Energy Share:100% in Spain

Total Energy Consumption:663,475 MWh

Water Consumption:15,836,854 m3

Waste Generated:29,268 tons

Carbon Intensity:7.6 kg CO2/stay (Scope 1 & 2), 30.3 kg CO2/stay (Total)

ESG Focus Areas

Conscious Governance
Sustainability
Regenerative Tourism
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Local Community Development
Employee Well-being
Diversity & Inclusion
Ethical Business Practices
Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

100% of hotels in Spain use green energy
Reduced energy intensity by 20% compared to 2021
Reduced water consumption intensity by 7% compared to 2021
Avoided consumption of 2.5 million liters of water through water efficiency measures
Generated over 240,000 kg of compost and avoided over 720,000 kg of organic waste
75% reduction in CO2 emissions from new sustainable uniforms
67% of cleaning products used are environmentally friendly
Avoided 5,288 kg of food waste (equivalent to 13,200 kg of CO2 not emitted)

Social Achievements

Launched Barceló Experiences, supporting over 90 local entrepreneurs and SMEs
Donated an estimated €681,000 to associations and local communities
2,170 employees participated in volunteering activities
Provided accommodation for over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Invested over €3.7 million in sports sponsorships
Barceló Foundation invested €1.7 million in projects benefiting 212,000 people
Average employee remuneration increased by 4.7%
Reduced the gender pay gap by 17% to 9.1% in favor of women
Increased permanent contracts to 80% of the workforce
415,235 hours of employee training (46% increase from 2021)

Governance Achievements

Implemented Barceló Corporate Defense risk prevention program
Updated risk matrix and controls in the Travel Division
Established a Reporting Channel for ethical concerns (no reports received in 2022)
Member of the UN Global Compact since 2002
Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) since 2022
Achieved 75th place in the MERCO ESG Responsibility ranking

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 (from 2019 baseline)
Become a Net Positive company

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
Achieve ABC energy rating for all EMEA hotels by 2027

Short-term Goals:

Design and implement a GSTC-accredited sustainable management system by 2023

Environmental Challenges

Economic, environmental, and geopolitical uncertainties
Staff recruitment and retention challenges
Climate change risks (physical and transition)
Supply chain disruptions
Cybersecurity threats
Data protection requirements

Mitigation Strategies

Developed Barceló REGEN sustainability strategy focused on regenerative tourism
Implemented energy efficiency measures (€3.5 million investment)
Invested in water efficiency upgrades (€580,000)
Implemented waste reduction and circular economy initiatives
Developed a cybersecurity control framework and action plan
Implemented a comprehensive data protection governance model

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

90% local suppliers for Barceló Hotel Group
29% close/zero-kilometer suppliers for Barceló Hotel Group
48% of total purchases from accredited suppliers for Ávoris

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Rising sea levels
Extreme weather events
Extreme precipitation
Rising ambient temperatures
Extreme coastal events
River and rain flooding
Forest fires

Transition Risks

GHG emission fees
Transition to low-emission technologies
Changes in customer behavior/preferences
Inadequate insurance coverage
New legal requirements (energy efficiency, waste management, GHG reduction)
Changes in resource availability
Increased stakeholder concerns
Changes in insurance conditions
Increased exposure to environmental litigation
Difficulties in obtaining financing

Opportunities

Cost reductions
Obtainment of financing
Improved company image
Opening up of assets in new locations
Asset capitalization
Government incentives (climate change, energy efficiency)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UN Global Compact, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

Certifications: BREEAM, Travelife, ISO 14001, Sustainable Tourism Certificate (Costa Rica), IOSA (Iberojet)

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Sustainable jewellery from recycled plastic
Recycled materials in uniforms
Eco-pump dispensers for toiletries

Awards & Recognition

Five Michelin stars for restaurants
ReThink Hotel Prize for sustainability strategy
Serve360 award (Crestline)
Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Prize (Barceló Foundation)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:625,329 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:50,877 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:107,187 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:467,265 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:29% (Spain)

Total Energy Consumption:663,475 MWh/year

Water Consumption:16,833,000 m3/year

Waste Generated:29,268 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:7.4 kg CO2/stay (scopes 1 and 2), 0.47 tCO2 per passenger transported (Iberojet)