2026

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Certificate number: BRE 011/2025 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.

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ALCOBA AZUL

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Certificate number: BRE 011/2025 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

View the available information about ALCOBA AZUL and its status in Biosphere.

The global sustainability of ALCOBA AZUL

The profile of ALCOBA AZUL shows a notable set of sustainability actions added to the Biosphere process, organized to make them easier to view and track.

  • They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
  • They share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

The actions of a sustainable entity must provide solutions to the water crisis and the lack of resources. These are the different contributions offered by ALCOBA AZUL:

The sustainability of the processes of catchment, supply, sanitation and treatment of the resource is guaranteed in the following way:

  • They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
  • They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
  • They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
  • They incorporate water-reuse measures into their facilities.
  • They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.

The company contributes to ensuring and promoting universal access to clean, smart and modern energy services:

  • They promote energy-use awareness activities.
  • They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.

Did you know that, according to UNEP, 931 million meals are wasted in the world every year? Here are the efforts it is making ALCOBA AZUL to fight against this scourge.

The entity implements sustainable consumption and production patterns, for example:

  • They monitor waste and other management aspects.
  • They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
  • They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
  • They incorporate local criteria into purchases and services.
  • They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.

As a global response to climate change, the entity carries out actions such as:

  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.
  • They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.

To strive for sustainable underwater life, from this entity:

  • They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.

As a strategy and measures relating to the prevention of negative impacts, from this entity:

  • They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
  • They share information about natural resources in the area.
  • They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.

Society and Culture

In order to promote inclusive economic development, from this entity:

  • They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.

ALCOBA AZUL has decided to strive to improve the well-being of others through initiatives related to Sustainable Development Goal 3.

To promote healthy activities and prevent health risks:

  • They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
  • They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
  • They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
  • They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.

 ALCOBA AZUL is adapting to the real needs of its employees, customers and other stakeholders, keeping sustainable development as its main objective.

To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:

  • They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
  • They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
  • They promote sustainability outreach activities.

To become a powerful tool for women's empowerment, from this entity:

  • They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
  • They promote working conditions aimed at empowerment.

The constant urbanization of environments can generate long-term problems, such as forgetting the memory of the community. To avoid these mistakes and meet these challenges, ALCOBA AZUL has decided to:

To work to avoid the pernicious effects of overcrowding, from this entity:

  • They share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
  • They include activities connected to local heritage.
  • They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
  • They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.

Democracy is necessary for sustainable development, so we must recognize the efforts of this entity to work on actions such as:

To inspire sincerity and participation, from this entity:

  • They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
  • They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
  • They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
  • They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
  • They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
  • They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
  • They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.

Governance and Economy

To ensure a responsible consumption model, actions are carried out, such as:

  • They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
  • They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.

The creation of decent and productive employment is one of the fundamental pillars of economic and sustainable growth, which is why ALCOBA AZUL has decided to work along these lines.

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

  • They favor local hiring and training activities.
  • They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
  • They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.

We all have to put ourselves at the service of the communities, and to this end, in this entity:

  • They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.
  • They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.

To incorporate equality criteria, in this entity:

  • They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.

It is necessary to build alliances for sustainability. To this end:

  • They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
  • They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.

Biosphere Certificate, company typology

This distinction must be understood in accordance with the Biosphere Scheme, and does not certify that the entity's activity is sustainable in absolute terms. The certificate is subject to monitoring activities with a maximum frequency of twelve months from the date of last award.

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