Date of last award 2025-12-23

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Certificate number: BTO 003/2023 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.

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Living Tours

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Certificate number: BTO 003/2023 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

What information can you view about Living Tours? Keep reading to learn about the data published on its profile.

The global sustainability of Living Tours

The profile of Living Tours brings together various actions, organized to make it easier to view the available information.

  • They showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.
  • They promote sustainability outreach activities.
  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

Attributes

They offer tours related to local culture or biodiversity, organised according to sustainability criteria. Tours
Bicycle parking is available for customers and employees. Bicycle parking

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

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

  • They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
  • They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
  • They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.

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

  • They promote energy-use awareness activities.
  • They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.

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 apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.

Climate action requires reviewing how energy is used and how travel is undertaken. Living Tours incorporates measures related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility.

This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.

  • They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.
  • They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

The initiatives carried out by this entity include measures related to protecting the marine environment.

  • They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
  • They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.

The actions undertaken by this entity include measures related to the conservation of biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.

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

Society and Culture

Social and economic inclusion can be addressed through initiatives tailored to each area. Living Tours 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 collaborate with social initiatives connected to their local area.
  • They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
  • They participate in international humanitarian solidarity projects.

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

  • They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
  • They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
  • They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.

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

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

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

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

  • They review measures connected to equality, inclusion, and empowerment.
  • They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.

Local planning and management make it possible to address the needs of residents and visitors. Living Tours 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 share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
  • They include activities connected to local heritage.
  • They provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.

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

  • They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
  • They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
  • 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 showcase local products in their food and beverage offerings.

Decent work requires appropriate working conditions and opportunities for professional development. Living Tours 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 promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
  • They favor local hiring and training activities.

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

  • They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.

Inclusion requires identifying and reducing barriers that may limit people's participation. Living Tours carries out initiatives related to accessibility and equal opportunity.

This entity incorporates measures related to equal opportunity, inclusion, and the removal of barriers.

  • They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
  • They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
  • 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 participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.
  • They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.

Biosphere Certificate, company typology

This distinction must be understood in accordance with the Biosphere Scheme, and does not certify that the entity's activity is sustainable in absolute terms. The certificate is subject to monitoring activities with a maximum frequency of twelve months from the date of last award.

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