2026-01-31

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Certificate number: BHO 010/2026 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.

Balcons de Barcelona

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Certificate number: BHO 010/2026 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 Balcons de Barcelona

Balcons de Barcelona has a sustainability action plan developed in Biosphere, with information organized to make it easier to view and track.

  • They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.
  • They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
  • They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.

Attributes

They offer transfer and/or car sharing options for less polluting group travel for their customers/employees. Car sharing

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

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 promote campaigns on responsible water use.

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.

Resources are not infinite, so Balcons de Barcelona 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 criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
  • They monitor waste and other management aspects.
  • 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.

Preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of natural environments is no easy task. However, Balcons de Barcelona deserves recognition for the following actions:

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.
  • They apply guidelines connected to flora, fauna, and invasive species.

Society and Culture

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

  • They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.

How can health risks be prevented and good practices promoted? This entity is a great example of this, striving for the well-being of workers, customers and stakeholders.

To promote healthy activities and prevent health risks:

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

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

  • They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.

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

Through SDG 16, Balcons de Barcelona 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 apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
  • They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
  • They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
  • They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
  • They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
  • 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.

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

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

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

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.

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 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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