Climate Change Data

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:16%
Total Energy Consumption:1,745,893.38 kWh/year
Water Consumption:13,875.04 m3/year
Waste Generated:109,770 kg/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Management
  • Community Development
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 26.5%
  • Reduced electricity and gas consumption in laundry by 28%
  • Successfully operated photovoltaic system for the third consecutive year, generating 16% of total energy consumed on the property and 29% of energy consumed in the hotel.
  • Implemented ozone disinfection of mattresses and sofas.
  • Reduced food waste through á la carte service.
  • Minimized single-use plastics in the spa.
  • Initiated wildlife monitoring project using camera traps, identifying 23 species.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the MEP-Tabacón Educational Excellence Recognition Program.
  • Donated school supplies to employees and local schools.
  • Contributed to the construction of 5 classrooms at Liceo de Sonafluca.
  • Sponsored uniforms for 39 athletes at the Gutiérrez Goalkeeping School.
  • Supported the La Fortuna Community Band.
  • Participated in community events like the Huellas Festival.
  • Trained 41 people in the workshop “Tourist enjoyment for people with disabilities.”
  • Achieved 99% in Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s Mystery Inspectors program.

Governance Achievements

  • Active participation in the Arenal Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.
  • Implementation of a production management system in the laundry.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Fluctuations in hydroelectric energy supply due to climate change.
  • Managing waste, particularly non-recoverable waste.
  • Addressing the education crisis in the community.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversification of energy sources, including solar energy.
  • Implementation of a waste management hierarchy (prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose).
  • Supporting educational initiatives through donations and programs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing suppliers with sustainability practices
  • Returning plastic containers to suppliers for reuse

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Fluctuations in hydroelectric energy supply due to climate change
Opportunities
  • Increased use of clean energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) (implied)

Certifications: Category 5 stars – Costa Rican Tourism Institute, Elite Level in the Tourism Sustainability Certification (CST), Ecological Blue Flag Program in the category of Climate Change

Awards & Recognition

  • Condé Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 - Top 20 Resorts in Central America (#7)
  • Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2023