2026

Certificate number: BOS 017/2026 RTI

The Biosphere Certified badge is awarded after verifying that sustainable practices are being properly implemented. It serves as a guarantee that the organisation is actively honouring its sustainability commitments.

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Certificate number: BOS 017/2026 RTI

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Sustainability efforts

Here are some examples of how Cementiri de Sant Gervasi is committed to working towards global sustainability:

The global sustainability of Cementiri de Sant Gervasi

Cementiri de Sant Gervasi has demonstrated its sustainability efforts in more than 100 different ways.

They facilitate work-life balance and the employment of less favored groups.
They implement sanitary measures against Covid and other infectious pathologies.
They apply social integration, non-discriminatory and inclusive policies.

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Food and beverages

Km0

Local gastronomy

Vegetarian

Vegan

Vegetable garden

Bio

Authentic entertainment

Shows

Mobility

Car sharing

Electric charging

Bicycle parking

Eco and Environment

Environmental project

Recycling

Less Plastic

Animal project

Eco articles

Climate Change

Renewable energies

Green spaces

Energy Responsibility

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Accessibility

Adapted access

Visual support

Braille

Audio guidance

Think Global, Act Local

Positive Local Impact

Solidarity project

Local employment

Local offer

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Society and Culture

Local development

Environment and Climate Change

Water is one of our most precious assets. The Cementiri de Sant Gervasi 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 to reuse water in their facilities.
Its facilities encourage you to consume less water and more efficiently.
They adopt measures to avoid contaminating the waters with their activity.
They carry out campaigns to inform and raise awareness about cleanliness and the responsible use of water.
They care about the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.

In the future we will be able to count on renewable energy sources at all times, but in the meantime, Cementiri de Sant Gervasi 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 adopt energy efficiency measures in their facilities.
They prioritize the use of green and more renewable energy sources.
They carry out awareness campaigns on the use of energy.

Resources are not infinite, so Cementiri de Sant Gervasi 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 promote the 3Rs in their facilities and production models: reduce, recycle and reuse.
They apply responsible production and consumption criteria.
They control, monitor and report on the management of their waste and impacts.
They adopt measures to minimize the waste they generate with their activity.
They prioritize the purchase and consumption of local and sustainable products and services.

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 Cementiri de Sant Gervasi 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 encourage sustainable mobility.
They measure and offset the carbon footprint of their activity.
They promote resilience to climate change.

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. Cementiri de Sant Gervasi, 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 to prevent pollution of the seas, oceans and rivers.
They carry out actions to raise awareness and protect marine ecosystems.
They support more sustainable uses of marine resources.

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

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

They act to reduce the impacts of their activity on biodiversity.
They carry out activities that respect the natural heritage and the local fauna.
They help maintain the native flora and fauna, preventing the intrusion of invasive species.
They provide information on the natural resources of the territory.

Society and Culture

Cementiri de Sant Gervasi is causing a great impact in the territory, participating in projects aimed at ending global poverty.

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

They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.
They collaborate with programs and social projects in their environment.
They promote social-economic growth in their environment.

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 collaborate with health systems in favor of collective health.
They apply safety and risk prevention measures.
They implement sanitary measures against Covid and other infectious pathologies.
They promote the adoption of healthier lifestyles and habits.
They participate in projects aimed at promoting better health for people.

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

To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:

They care about training their staff.
They participate in the development of educational projects of other entities.
They promote knowledge about sustainable development.

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 Cementiri de Sant Gervasi's gender policy.

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

They control and evaluate their measures of empowerment and equality.
They adopt labor measures for gender equality.
They promote labor empowerment in their work systems.

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 promote the conservation of the local cultural and natural heritage.
They create alliances with local companies to avoid Overtourism.
Its offer includes local cultural products and activities.
They offer information about the local heritage and the traditions of the place.
They provide information and access to accessible and more sustainable transport.

Through SDG 16, Cementiri de Sant Gervasi 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 care about knowing and improving the satisfaction of their customers.
They use indicators to measure their sustainable progress.
They inform about the available public services and the places of interest of the place.
They make known their commitments, good practices and sustainable efforts.
They use indicators to measure quality
They promote more responsible and participatory management systems.
They apply policies against all forms of corruption and exploitation

Governance and Economy

It's not easy to specialize in a Sustainable Development Goal like this, but Cementiri de Sant Gervasi has done it. Prioritizing environmentally sustainable suppliers, helping to avoid deforestation or raising social awareness are some ways to help curb world hunger. Read on to find out how this entity does it.

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

For their supplies, they prioritize agri-food products and suppliers that follow more respectful and sustainable practices.
Its gastronomic offer is prepared following health safety protocols.
They prioritize and publicize products from local agriculture and KM0.

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

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

They facilitate work-life balance and the employment of less favored groups.
They offer quality employment, promoting local hiring and training.
Encourage innovation and continuous improvement among their employees.
They protect and respect the labor and equality rights of their workers.

This entity makes great efforts to create a healthier, more accessible and intelligent world.

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

They encourage the planning, design and construction of sustainable infrastructures.
Promote improvements in the infrastructure of the neighbourhood/community around them.
Prioritise the use of new technologies for more sustainable activity.

The great efforts of Cementiri de Sant Gervasi to eliminate barriers and integrate the rest of the people regardless of their condition should be recognized. To this end, this entity carries out actions such as:

To incorporate equality criteria, in this entity:

Facilitate universal accessibility for their customers and workers.
They support SMEs and local businesses in the development of their activity.
They apply social integration, non-discriminatory and inclusive policies.

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

They collaborate with academic institutions in favor of sustainable development.
They share their good practices and sustainable experiences with other entities.