Date of last award 2026-01-31

Certificate number: BHO 038/2025 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.

Hotels

Hotel Barceló Sants

Certificate number: BHO 038/2025 BRT

Sustainability efforts

Discover the information published about Hotel Barceló Sants and the actions listed on its profile.

The global sustainability of Hotel Barceló Sants

Hotel Barceló Sants has added more than 100 actions to its profile, with information organized by area to make it easier to view.

They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.
They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.

Attributes

Vegetarian

Car sharing

Electric charging

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Society and Culture

Local development

Environment and Climate Change

Water is an essential resource whose use requires responsible management. Hotel Barceló Sants implements measures aimed at optimizing consumption and protecting water quality.

The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.

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

Efficient energy management helps optimize resource use. Hotel Barceló Sants incorporates energy-efficiency and renewable-energy measures into its operations.

These are some of the measures through which this entity addresses energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.

They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.
They promote energy-use awareness activities.

Efficient resource use supports more rational management of materials and products. Hotel Barceló Sants incorporates measures related to responsible consumption and the circular economy.

These are some of the measures this entity uses to address efficient resource use and responsible consumption management.

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

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.

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 conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
They share information about natural resources in the area.

Society and Culture

Social and economic inclusion can be addressed through initiatives tailored to each area. Hotel Barceló Sants participates in projects related to supporting vulnerable individuals and groups.

The actions carried out by this entity include initiatives related to social inclusion and local economic development.

They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
They collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.
They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.

Health and well-being require measures tailored to people and each operating environment. Hotel Barceló Sants carries out initiatives related to risk prevention and the promotion of healthy habits.

This entity implements measures aimed at promoting healthy habits and preventing potential health risks.

They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.
They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.

Training and awareness help develop knowledge and skills applicable to each activity. Hotel Barceló Sants promotes initiatives related to learning and the incorporation of sustainability criteria.

This entity carries out training and awareness initiatives aimed at improving skills.

They facilitate training connected to their team's development.
They collaborate on educational projects with other entities.
They promote sustainability outreach activities.

This entity promotes measures aimed at supporting equal opportunity and women's participation in the workplace.

They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
They promote working conditions aimed at empowerment.

Local planning and management make it possible to address the needs of residents and visitors. Hotel Barceló Sants carries out initiatives related to coexistence, accessibility, and responsible use of spaces.

This entity incorporates some measures related to visitor flow management, coexistence, and conservation of the local environment.

They include activities connected to local heritage.
They share information about local heritage and traditions.
They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
They collaborate with local entities in managing tourism in the area.
They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.

Transparency and participation support more open and traceable management. Hotel Barceló Sants carries out initiatives related to information, equity, and dialogue with people connected with its operations.

The measures adopted by this entity include some related to transparency, participation, and the responsible management of its relationships.

They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.

Governance and Economy

This entity carries out several measures related to food consumption, supplier selection, and resource utilization.

They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.

Decent work requires appropriate working conditions and opportunities for professional development. Hotel Barceló Sants incorporates measures related to these areas in its operations.

This entity’s initiatives include measures related to working conditions and professional development.

They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
They favor local hiring and training activities.
They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.

This entity implements measures focused on innovation, process improvement, and the efficient use of resources.

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.

This entity participates in several collaborative initiatives related to sustainability and the development of shared projects.

They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.
They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.