2026-01-26

Certificate number: BAR 004/2023 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.

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Certificate number: BAR 004/2023 RTI

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Sustainability efforts

What information can you view about Casal dos Capelinhos in Biosphere? Keep reading to learn more.

The global sustainability of Casal dos Capelinhos

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They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
They promote energy-use awareness activities.

Attributes

Car sharing

Electric charging

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Society and Culture

Local development

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 Casal dos Capelinhos:

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

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

According to the UN, access to electricity in the poorest countries has begun to accelerate, while energy efficiency continues to improve and renewable energy is achieving excellent results. Casal dos Capelinhos is doing its bit in the following ways:

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.
They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.

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

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

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

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

They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

To strive for sustainable underwater life, from this entity:

They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.

From Biosphere we congratulate Casal dos Capelinhos for measures such as the prevention of negative impacts, or the conservation and restoration of landscapes, biodiversity and geodiversity. Read on to know the rest.

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 participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
They adopt measures related to terrestrial habitats and ecosystems.
They apply guidelines connected to flora, fauna, and invasive species.

Society and Culture

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

They collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.
They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.

Casal dos Capelinhos 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 apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.
They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.

To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:

They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
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.

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

They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
They share information about local heritage and traditions.
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 provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
They communicate information about their sustainability actions.

Governance and Economy

Actions such as the following favor a sustainable use of land and make it possible to achieve responsible consumption patterns. This is not always easy, but Casal dos Capelinhos has managed to prove it.

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

They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.
They take agri-food criteria into account in their supplies.
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 Casal dos Capelinhos has decided to work along these lines.

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
They favor local hiring and training activities.

To achieve efficient use of resources we need to innovate and improve our infrastructure and industry. In pursuit of this goal Casal dos Capelinhos undertakes efforts such as:

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 adopt preparedness measures for contingencies and risks.
They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.

Casal dos Capelinhos strives to ensure equal opportunities and the elimination of discriminatory elements in our daily lives, giving opportunities to those who normally do not receive them.

To incorporate equality criteria, in this entity:

They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
They collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.

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

They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.