2026-01-31

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Certificate number: BHO 124/2024 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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Aparthotel Iris

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Certificate number: BHO 124/2024 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

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The global sustainability of Aparthotel Iris

Aparthotel Iris has added more than 100 sustainability actions to its Biosphere profile, with information organized by area to make it easier to view.

  • They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
  • They incorporate local criteria into purchases and services.
  • They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.

Attributes

They hold events and shows related to local culture in their facilities. Shows
They offer transfer and/or car sharing options for less polluting group travel for their customers/employees. Car sharing
They have charging points for electric vehicles. Electric charging
Bicycle parking is available for customers and employees. Bicycle parking

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Water is one of our most precious assets. The Aparthotel Iris makes great efforts to ensure its proper use, so that future generations will not suffer from shortages.

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

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

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

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

Resources are not infinite, so Aparthotel Iris tries to make efficient use, implement a circular economy and work with responsible consumption patterns.

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

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

More and more studies are recognizing the climate emergency. If everyone could do their bit, we could help to reduce greenhouse gases such as CO2. We are pleased to confirm that Aparthotel Iris is working in key areas such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency and renewable energies.

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

  • They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
  • They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.
  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

The oceans provide and regulate many of the resources we need in our daily lives: marine biodiversity is essential for the health of the planet. Aparthotel Iris, is committed to protect and care for them, praising them and communicating the importance of their good management. Congratulations!

To strive for sustainable underwater life, from this entity:

  • They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
  • They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.
  • They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.

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 conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
  • They share information about natural resources in the area.

Society and Culture

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

  • They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.

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.

All learning leads to change as a result. Whether it is to raise awareness or to acquire technical skills, Aparthotel Iris is getting it right in its pursuit and approach to sustainability.

To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:

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

In the words of Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary, "Women's equality must be a central component in any attempt to solve social, economic and political problems." A statement that serves as the focus of Aparthotel Iris's gender policy.

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

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

We can all help create more diverse and sustainable communities. Read on to learn more about their great efforts:

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

  • They share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
  • 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.

Through SDG 16, Aparthotel Iris is committed to transparency, honesty, participation and equity. As well as to stop exploitation, intolerance, and the abuses of the economic system.

To inspire sincerity and participation, from this entity:

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

Governance and Economy

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

  • They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.

One of the biggest challenges in any sector is the creation of decent employment. We are proud to report that Aparthotel Iris strives to make a better place through the creation of decent work opportunities:

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

  • They favor local hiring and training activities.
  • They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • 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 apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
  • They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.

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

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

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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