Fuerte Group Hotels
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:7.798.039 kWh (total)
Waste Generated:Recycled waste: 92.479 kg glass, 124.708 kg paper & cardboard, 52.846 kg light packaging, 9.757 L cooking oil (2022)
Carbon Intensity:7.20 kg CO2 equivalent/client (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented a Circular Economy Plan at Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza, focusing on water, energy, food, and waste reduction.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1% per client.
- Achieved ISO 14001 certification for Fuerte Conil-Resort, Fuerte El Rompido, and Fuerte Grazalema hotels.
- Achieved Travelife Sustainability Gold certification for Fuerte Conil-Resort and Fuerte El Rompido hotels.
- Clean Seas project awarded the “Re Think Award for the Best Sustainability Project in Spain in 2021”.
Social Achievements
- Increased average workforce by 11.39% compared to 2021.
- 77% of employees are permanent.
- Average employee satisfaction of 85.4%.
- Invested 106,146.16 euros in employee training (14,799 hours).
- 66 students completed internships, 9% hired afterwards.
- 13 students at risk of social exclusion completed internships, 46% hired afterwards.
- Awarded 156,537.98 euros in social improvement benefits to employees.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Social Responsibility Policy.
- Established a Sustainability Committee and an Energy Efficiency Committee.
- Non-financial information subject to annual audits by UHY Fay & Co.
- Maintained membership in various industry associations and participated in university conferences.
- Implemented a code of ethics for all employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions (target year not specified).
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 1% annually per client by 2030.
- Implement renewable energies in more hotels.
- Further develop circular economy initiatives.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption.
- Improve waste measurement system.
- Increase customer satisfaction.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to inflation and increased occupancy.
- Need to reduce water and energy consumption.
- Need to further reduce carbon footprint.
- Need to improve gender balance in management positions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a Circular Economy Plan.
- Investing in renewable energy (photovoltaic panels).
- Improving energy efficiency in buildings.
- Implementing water-saving measures.
- Prioritizing local sourcing.
- Developing talent development initiatives.
- Strengthening gender equality initiatives.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (55% of total purchases).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, Travelife Sustainability Gold
Third-party Assurance: UHY Fay & Co
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 5
Detailed in the report's Environment and Fundación Fuerte sections.
Awards & Recognition
- ReThink award (Clean Seas campaign)
- Hotel Initiative Award (Best Corporate Social Responsibility - We Are Water)
- Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza: Jet2holidays Quality Award 2022 and British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award