Date of last award 2025-10-07

Certificate number: BHO 166/2024 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

Vale da Lapa Village Resort

Certificate number: BHO 166/2024 BRT

Sustainability efforts

The profile of Vale da Lapa Village Resort brings together information related to its sustainability management.

The global sustainability of Vale da Lapa Village Resort

The profile of Vale da Lapa Village Resort brings together various actions, organized to make it easier to view the available information.

They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
They promote innovation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.

Attributes

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. Vale da Lapa Village Resort implements measures aimed at optimizing consumption and protecting water quality.

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

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

Efficient energy management helps optimize resource use. Vale da Lapa Village Resort 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 promote energy-use awareness activities.
They incorporate renewable energy sources when possible.
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 adopt measures aimed at reducing the waste generated.
They apply criteria connected to responsible production and consumption.
They apply reduction, reuse, and recycling measures.
They monitor waste and other management aspects.

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

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

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

They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.

Conserving terrestrial ecosystems requires understanding and managing the pressures that may affect them. Vale da Lapa Village Resort carries out measures related to protecting biodiversity and natural environments.

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

They conduct activities connected to natural heritage and wildlife.
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.
They apply guidelines connected to flora, fauna, and invasive species.

Society and Culture

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

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

Health and well-being require measures tailored to people and each operating environment. Vale da Lapa Village Resort 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 promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
They collaborate with initiatives connected to health care.
They apply safety and risk-prevention measures.
They participate in health- and prevention-related projects.
They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.

Training and awareness help develop knowledge and skills applicable to each activity. Vale da Lapa Village Resort 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.

Equal opportunity requires measures that make it possible to review participation, working conditions, and professional development. Vale da Lapa Village Resort incorporates initiatives related to these areas into its management.

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.
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 provide information about mobility and accessibility options in the area.
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.

Transparency and participation support more open and traceable management. Vale da Lapa Village Resort 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 use verifiable parameters to review their continuous improvement.
They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
They collect information about their customers' satisfaction.
They communicate information about their sustainability actions.

Governance and Economy

Food systems require management that considers the origin and utilization of resources. Vale da Lapa Village Resort incorporates initiatives related to supplier selection and responsible consumption.

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.
They apply food safety protocols to their offerings.
They apply measures aimed at reducing food waste.

Decent work requires appropriate working conditions and opportunities for professional development. Vale da Lapa Village Resort incorporates measures related to these areas in its operations.

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

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.

Innovation can improve processes, services, and infrastructure when it responds to specific needs. Vale da Lapa Village Resort incorporates initiatives related to accessibility, efficiency, and the improvement of its technical resources.

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

They adopt preparedness measures for contingencies and risks.
They incorporate technologies connected to more efficient management.
They participate in initiatives connected to infrastructure and the local area.
They support activities related to local infrastructure.

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.

Cooperation among organizations makes it possible to share knowledge, resources, and capabilities to develop joint initiatives. Vale da Lapa Village Resort participates in collaborations related to sustainability management.

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.
They participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.