2026-06-30
Certificate number: BAT 009/2026 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.
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Hike Time Portugal
Certificate number: BAT 009/2026 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
On this profile, you can find information about the sustainability management of Hike Time Portugal.
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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 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.
The entity implements sustainable consumption and production patterns, for example:
- They monitor waste and other management aspects.
- They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
- They incorporate local criteria into purchases and services.
As a global response to climate change, the entity carries out actions such as:
- They promote options related to sustainable mobility.
- They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
Sustainable business management must include the perspective of respect for the marine environment and its resources. In this sense, Hike Time Portugal has carried out the following actions:
To strive for sustainable underwater life, from this entity:
- They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
- They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.
- They promote guidelines for respectful use in aquatic environments.
As a strategy and measures relating to the prevention of negative impacts, from this entity:
- They adopt measures related to terrestrial habitats and ecosystems.
- They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
- They share information about natural resources in the area.
Society and Culture
In order to promote inclusive economic development, from this entity:
- They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
To promote healthy activities and prevent health risks:
- They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
- They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
To become a powerful tool for women's empowerment, from this entity:
- They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
The constant urbanization of environments can generate long-term problems, such as forgetting the memory of the community. To avoid these mistakes and meet these challenges, Hike Time Portugal has decided to:
To work to avoid the pernicious effects of overcrowding, from this entity:
- They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
- They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
- They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
- They include activities connected to local heritage.
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 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 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 Hike Time Portugal 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 favor local hiring and training activities.
- They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
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 collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.
It is necessary to build alliances for sustainability. To this end:
- They participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.
- They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.
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