Climate Change Data

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