Climate Change Data

Fuerte Group Hotels

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:8.4% reduction in kg CO2 equivalent per global customer and overnight stay in 2023.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Efficiency
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Workplace Wellbeing
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Community Investment
  • Equality
  • Sustainability Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gases emitted per customer by 8.4% across all hotels.
  • Removed more than 2.5 tons of plastic from the Mediterranean Sea through collaboration with The Gravity Wave.
  • Implemented a waste self-measurement protocol at Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza (pilot project).
  • Reduced water consumption through xeriscaping and water-saving procedures at El Fuerte Marbella.
  • Achieved Energy Efficiency category A at El Fuerte Marbella.
  • Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza registered its greenhouse gas emissions in the Balearic Carbon Footprint Registry and obtained ISO 14064 certification.

Social Achievements

  • Increased workforce to 863.6 people (from 649.19 in 2022).
  • 97.5% of jobs were permanent contracts.
  • Invested €167,452.96 in 20,843 hours of training for 1,172 employees.
  • Offered internships to 77 students, with 12% hired afterward.
  • Welcomed 12 students at risk of social exclusion for training, with 1 hired.
  • Implemented a Wellbeing Plan (to be fully implemented in 2024) aiming for Family Responsible Company certification.
  • Invested €36,427.46 in daycare help, schoolbooks, and marriage support; €115,867.76 in advances and loans.

Governance Achievements

  • Two members of the third generation joined the Board of Directors.
  • Implemented a code of conduct for all staff, including principles of equality and human rights.
  • Established mechanisms to prevent money laundering and maintain transparency in anti-corruption, environmental, social, and financial data (audited by UHY Fay & Co.).
  • Implemented an Equality Plan (created in 2022).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG per customer by 1% (kg CO2 per customer per year)
  • Implement a general procedure for measuring waste in more hotels
  • Reduce water consumption per customer by 1%
  • Define actions to reduce food waste and seek support technology
  • Align with KPIs and objectives of the Wellbeing Plan
  • Increase overall customer satisfaction by 0.5%
  • Maintain partnerships with environmental, cultural, and social organisations
  • Understand investment in sustainability and increase if necessary

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the tourism sector.
  • Reducing waste generated by activity.
  • Efficient use of water.
  • Action against food waste.
  • Maintaining high customer satisfaction.
  • High staff turnover in the tourism sector.
  • Slight decline in the percentage of women in management positions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a 4-year Strategic Sustainability Plan with specific, measurable objectives.
  • Implemented various energy efficiency measures (LED lights, efficient machinery, timers).
  • Developed a waste self-measurement protocol.
  • Implemented water-saving procedures and xeriscaping.
  • Implemented a Wellbeing Plan to improve work-life balance and reduce turnover.
  • Implemented actions to increase the percentage of women in management positions (planned for 2024).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritising local suppliers (56% of total purchases are local, 81% in Andalusia).

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 Grazalema, Fuerte Conil-Resort, Fuerte El Rompido), Travelife Gold Sustainability certification (Fuerte Conil-Resort, Fuerte El Rompido), ISO 14064 (Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 1 (No Poverty)
  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Rethink award for the “Clean Seas” campaign.
  • Best Corporate Social Responsibility at the Hotel Initiative Awards - We are water.
  • Various awards for individual hotels (listed in the report).