Date of last award 2025-10-24
Certificate number: BHO 194/2025 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.
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Quinta de São José do Barrilário
Certificate number: BHO 194/2025 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.
Sustainability efforts
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The global sustainability of Quinta de São José do Barrilário
Quinta de São José do Barrilário has developed an action plan with detailed information available on its profile.
- They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
- They promote sustainability outreach activities.
- They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
Attributes
Sustainability areas
Environment and Climate Change
Responsible water management requires action on consumption, quality, and water systems. Quinta de São José do Barrilário carries out measures related to these areas.
The following are among this entity's initiatives related to water management.
- They apply measures aimed at efficient water use.
- They incorporate water-reuse measures into their facilities.
- They review the quality and cleanliness of their water systems.
- They adopt measures to reduce water-related risks.
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.
These are some of the measures this entity uses to address efficient resource use and responsible consumption management.
- They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
- They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
- They adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
- They monitor waste and other management aspects.
This entity's initiatives include measures related to energy management and climate action.
- They promote options related to sustainable mobility.
- They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
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 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 adopt measures related to terrestrial habitats and ecosystems.
- They share information about natural resources in the area.
- They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
Society and Culture
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.
Incorporating health and well-being into management makes it possible to address needs associated with each activity. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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 apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
- They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.
- They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
- They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
Identifying learning needs makes it possible to tailor training to different audiences and contexts. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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.
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 provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
- They support initiatives connected to cultural and natural heritage.
Responsible management requires clear rules and mechanisms that promote integrity and accountability. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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 apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
- They communicate information about their sustainability actions.
- They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
- They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
- They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
- They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
Governance and Economy
Food and resource management can integrate criteria related to their origin, use, and utilization. Quinta de São José do Barrilário implements measures related to these areas in its operations.
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.
- They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.
Job quality is part of economic management that takes people into account. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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 apply measures connected to labor rights and equality.
- They favor local hiring and training activities.
Adapting processes and infrastructure makes it possible to incorporate more efficient solutions into each activity. Quinta de São José do Barrilário 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 incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.
- They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
This entity incorporates measures related to equal opportunity, inclusion, and the removal of barriers.
- They collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.
- They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
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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