2026-01-31
Certificate number: BAA 004/2022 RTI
The entity has demonstrated to Biosphere Responsible Tourism, S.L., certification body, at least one verified measure in each of the 17 SDGs, in accordance with the EEC-BIOSPHERE published on 23 September 2026, within the scope and validity period indicated. It does not certify that the activity is sustainable in absolute terms, nor does it compare it with others.
3els Barcelona
Certificate number: BAA 004/2022 RTI
The entity has demonstrated to Biosphere Responsible Tourism, S.L., certification body, at least one verified measure in each of the 17 SDGs, in accordance with the EEC-BIOSPHERE published on 23 September 2026, within the scope and validity period indicated. It does not certify that the activity is sustainable in absolute terms, nor does it compare it with others.
Sustainability efforts
On this profile, you can find information about the sustainability management of 3els Barcelona.
The global sustainability of 3els Barcelona
3els Barcelona has a sustainability action plan developed in Biosphere, with information organized to make it easier to view and track.
- They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
- They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
- They include activities connected to local heritage.
Sustainability areas
Environment and Climate Change
The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.
- They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
These are some of the measures through which this entity addresses energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
- They promote energy-use awareness activities.
These are some of the measures this entity uses to address efficient resource use and responsible consumption management.
- They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
- They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.
- They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.
The actions undertaken by this entity include measures related to the conservation of biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.
- They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
Society and Culture
The actions carried out by this entity include initiatives related to social inclusion and local economic development.
- They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
This entity implements measures aimed at promoting healthy habits and preventing potential health risks.
- They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
Training and awareness help develop knowledge and skills applicable to each activity. 3els Barcelona promotes initiatives related to learning and the incorporation of sustainability criteria.
This entity carries out training and awareness initiatives aimed at improving skills.
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
- They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
This entity promotes measures aimed at supporting equal opportunity and women's participation in the workplace.
- They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
Local planning and management make it possible to address the needs of residents and visitors. 3els Barcelona carries out initiatives related to coexistence, accessibility, and responsible use of spaces.
This entity incorporates some measures related to visitor flow management, coexistence, and conservation of the local environment.
- They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
- They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
- They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
- They include activities connected to local heritage.
- They share information about local heritage and traditions.
Transparency and participation support more open and traceable management. 3els Barcelona carries out initiatives related to information, equity, and dialogue with people connected with its operations.
The measures adopted by this entity include some related to transparency, participation, and the responsible management of its relationships.
- They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
- They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
- They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
- They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
Governance and Economy
This entity carries out several measures related to food consumption, supplier selection, and resource utilization.
- They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.
Decent work requires appropriate working conditions and opportunities for professional development. 3els Barcelona incorporates measures related to these areas in its operations.
This entity’s initiatives include measures related to working conditions and professional development.
- They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- They favor local hiring and training activities.
- They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
This entity implements measures focused on innovation, process improvement, and the efficient use of resources.
- They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.
- They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
This entity incorporates measures related to equal opportunity, inclusion, and the removal of barriers.
- They collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.
- They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
This entity participates in several collaborative initiatives related to sustainability and the development of shared projects.
- They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
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