2026
Certificate number: BHO 059/2023 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.
Casa de colònies La Ruca
Certificate number: BHO 059/2023 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 Casa de colònies La Ruca
Casa de colònies La Ruca has developed a sustainability action plan with a significant volume of information available on its Biosphere profile.
- They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
Sustainability areas
Environment and Climate Change
Water is one of our most precious assets. The Casa de colònies La Ruca 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 adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
- They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
- They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.
- They incorporate water-reuse measures into their facilities.
- They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
In the future we will be able to count on renewable energy sources at all times, but in the meantime, Casa de colònies La Ruca is striving to implement them, as well as to promote sustainable consumption.
The company contributes to ensuring and promoting universal access to clean, smart and modern energy services:
- They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.
- They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
- They promote energy-use awareness activities.
Resources are not infinite, so Casa de colònies La Ruca 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 incorporate local criteria into purchases and services.
- They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
- 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.
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.
Preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of natural environments is no easy task. However, Casa de colònies La Ruca deserves recognition for the following actions:
As a strategy and measures relating to the prevention of negative impacts, from this entity:
- They share information about natural resources in the area.
- They apply guidelines connected to flora, fauna, and invasive species.
- They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
- They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
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 promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
- They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.
- They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
- They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
All learning leads to change as a result. Whether it is to raise awareness or to acquire technical skills, Casa de colònies La Ruca is getting it right in its pursuit and approach to sustainability.
To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:
- They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
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.
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 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.
- They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
Through SDG 16, Casa de colònies La Ruca 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 communicate information about their sustainability actions.
- They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
- They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
- They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
- They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
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 Casa de colònies La Ruca 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 apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
- They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
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.
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