2026

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Certificate number: BMU 045/2022 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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Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola

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Certificate number: BMU 045/2022 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

The profile of Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola brings together information related to its sustainability management.

The global sustainability of Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola

Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola has added more than 100 sustainability actions to its Biosphere profile, with information organized by area to make it easier to view.

  • They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
  • They share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They communicate information about their sustainability actions.

Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Water is one of our most precious assets. The Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola 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 aimed at efficient water use.
  • They promote campaigns on responsible water use.
  • They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
  • They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.

The company contributes to ensuring and promoting universal access to clean, smart and modern energy services:

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

The entity implements sustainable consumption and production patterns, for example:

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

As a global response to climate change, the entity carries out actions such as:

  • They promote options related to sustainable mobility.
  • They develop initiatives connected to their carbon footprint.

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. Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola, 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 support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
  • They promote awareness activities about aquatic ecosystems.
  • They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.

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

  • They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
  • They share information about natural resources in the area.
  • They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.

Society and Culture

Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola 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 social initiatives connected to their local area.
  • They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.

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

To ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training:

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

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 Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola's gender policy.

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

  • They apply workplace measures connected to gender equality.
  • They review measures connected to equality, inclusion, and empowerment.
  • They promote working conditions aimed at empowerment.

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 share information about local heritage and traditions.
  • They include activities connected to local heritage.
  • 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.

Through SDG 16, Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola 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 communicate information about their sustainability actions.
  • 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.
  • They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
  • They use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.

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.
  • They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.

One of the biggest challenges in any sector is the creation of decent employment. We are proud to report that Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya-Olèrdola strives to make a better place through the creation of decent work opportunities:

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

  • They favor local hiring and training activities.
  • They apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
  • They promote work-life balance and workplace inclusion measures.
  • 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 adopt preparedness measures for contingencies and risks.
  • They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.

To incorporate equality criteria, in this entity:

  • They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.
  • They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.

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

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

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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