Date of last award 2026-01-31
Certificate number: BAA 042/2022 BRT
The entity has demonstrated conformity, at Certified level, with the applicable requirements set out in the Biosphere Conformity Assessment Scheme (EEC), V2.0, dated 19 July 2021, and in the Biosphere Requirements for Companies, V3.2, dated 27 November 2024.
Grupo Bestours
Certificate number: BAA 042/2022 BRT
The entity has demonstrated conformity, at Certified level, with the applicable requirements set out in the Biosphere Conformity Assessment Scheme (EEC), V2.0, dated 19 July 2021, and in the Biosphere Requirements for Companies, V3.2, dated 27 November 2024.
Sustainability efforts
On this profile, you can find information about the sustainability management of Grupo Bestours.
The global sustainability of Grupo Bestours
The plan of Grupo Bestours includes more than 100 actions. View its profile to learn about the scope and status of the published information.
- They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
- They promote energy-use awareness activities.
- They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
Attributes
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Sustainability areas
Environment and Climate Change
Responsible water management requires action on consumption, quality, and water systems. Grupo Bestours carries out measures related to these areas.
The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.
- They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
- They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.
- They incorporate water-reuse measures into their facilities.
- They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
- They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
Moving toward more efficient energy use requires concrete, ongoing measures. Grupo Bestours carries out initiatives related to energy conservation and renewable energy.
These are some of the measures through which this entity addresses energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
- They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.
- They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
- They promote energy-use awareness activities.
Preventing waste and making better use of materials are key aspects of responsible consumption. Grupo Bestours carries out initiatives related to these areas in its operations.
These are some of the measures this entity uses to address efficient resource use and responsible consumption management.
- They monitor waste and other management aspects.
- They incorporate local criteria into purchases and services.
- They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
- They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
- They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.
- They promote options related to sustainable mobility.
- They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.
The initiatives carried out by this entity include measures related to protecting the marine environment.
- They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
- They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
The actions undertaken by this entity include measures related to the conservation of biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.
- They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
- They share information about natural resources in the area.
- They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
Society and Culture
Promoting access to opportunities is an important dimension of local development. Grupo Bestours incorporates initiatives related to social and economic inclusion.
The actions carried out by this entity include initiatives related to social inclusion and local economic development.
- They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.
- They collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.
- They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
Incorporating health and well-being into management makes it possible to address needs associated with each activity. Grupo Bestours implements measures related to healthy environments and caring for people.
This entity implements measures aimed at promoting healthy habits and preventing potential health risks.
- They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
- They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.
- They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
- They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
Identifying learning needs makes it possible to tailor training to different audiences and contexts. Grupo Bestours carries out measures related to training and raising awareness among people connected with its operations.
This entity carries out training and awareness initiatives aimed at improving skills.
- They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
Integrating equal opportunity into the organization makes it possible to review practices, responsibilities, and forms of participation. Grupo Bestours implements measures related to these aspects in its operations.
This entity promotes measures aimed at supporting equal opportunity and women's participation in the workplace.
- They promote working conditions aimed at empowerment.
- They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
- They review measures connected to equality, inclusion, and empowerment.
Urban and tourism growth can influence the identity and heritage of each place. Grupo Bestours implements measures related to conserving the environment and enhancing local culture.
This entity incorporates some measures related to visitor flow management, coexistence, and conservation of the local environment.
- They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
- 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.
- They include activities connected to local heritage.
Responsible management requires clear rules and mechanisms that promote integrity and accountability. Grupo Bestours implements measures related to these areas in its operations.
The measures adopted by this entity include some related to transparency, participation, and the responsible management of its relationships.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
- They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
- They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
- They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
- They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
- They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
Governance and Economy
This entity carries out several measures related to food consumption, supplier selection, and resource utilization.
- They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.
Job quality is part of economic management that takes people into account. Grupo Bestours carries out initiatives related to job stability, training, and equal opportunity.
This entity’s initiatives include measures related to working conditions and professional development.
- They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- They favor local hiring and training activities.
- They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
- They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
Adapting processes and infrastructure makes it possible to incorporate more efficient solutions into each activity. Grupo Bestours implements measures related to innovation and resource optimization.
This entity implements measures focused on innovation, process improvement, and the efficient use of resources.
- They support activities related to local infrastructure.
- They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
- They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.
This entity incorporates measures related to equal opportunity, inclusion, and the removal of barriers.
- They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
- They collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.
This entity participates in several collaborative initiatives related to sustainability and the development of shared projects.
- 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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