2026-02-16

Certificate number: BHR 003/2023 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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Certificate number: BHR 003/2023 RTI

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Sustainability efforts

The profile of WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel brings together information related to its sustainability management.

The global sustainability of WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel

The Biosphere plan of WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel brings together more than 100 actions related to sustainability management, within the scope and status indicated on its profile.

They apply measures aimed at energy efficiency.
They develop agreements related to social and economic improvements.
They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.

Attributes

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Sustainability areas

Environment and Climate Change

Society and Culture

Local development

Environment and Climate Change

The actions of a sustainable entity must provide solutions to the water crisis and the lack of resources. These are the different contributions offered by WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel:

The sustainability of the processes of catchment, supply, sanitation and treatment of the resource is guaranteed in the following way:

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

According to the UN, access to electricity in the poorest countries has begun to accelerate, while energy efficiency continues to improve and renewable energy is achieving excellent results. WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel is doing its bit in the following ways:

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

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

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

They collaborate with local entities on sustainability criteria.
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.

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

They apply adaptation measures for climate risks.
They promote options related to sustainable mobility.

Sustainable business management must include the perspective of respect for the marine environment and its resources. In this sense, WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel has carried out the following actions:

To strive for sustainable underwater life, from this entity:

They support criteria connected to the use of marine resources.
They collaborate on initiatives aimed at caring for water.
They promote guidelines for respectful use in aquatic environments.

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

They participate in initiatives connected to caring for biodiversity.
They share information about natural resources in the area.

Society and Culture

WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel's efforts to fight poverty are growing, read on to learn more:

In order to promote inclusive economic development, from this entity:

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.

WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel has decided to strive to improve the well-being of others through initiatives related to Sustainable Development Goal 3.

To promote healthy activities and prevent health risks:

They promote options connected to healthy lifestyle habits.
They state that they apply prevention and control measures for infectious diseases.
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.

Through sustainability, the role of women in companies can be strengthened. That's why WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel is committed to revising its organizational structure. Read on to find out how:

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.

The constant urbanization of environments can generate long-term problems, such as forgetting the memory of the community. To avoid these mistakes and meet these challenges, WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel has decided to:

To work to avoid the pernicious effects of overcrowding, from this entity:

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

Democracy is necessary for sustainable development, so we must recognize the efforts of this entity to work on actions such as:

To inspire sincerity and participation, from this entity:

They provide information about public services and points of interest in the area.
They apply measures connected to responsible and participatory management.
They use evaluation systems connected to quality monitoring.
They apply policies connected to integrity and abuse prevention.
They communicate information about their sustainability actions.

Governance and Economy

To ensure a responsible consumption model, actions are carried out, such as:

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

The creation of decent and productive employment is one of the fundamental pillars of economic and sustainable growth, which is why WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel has decided to work along these lines.

In this entity, to create decent and productive employment:

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

To achieve efficient use of resources we need to innovate and improve our infrastructure and industry. In pursuit of this goal WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel undertakes efforts such as:

We all have to put ourselves at the service of the communities, and to this end, in this entity:

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

WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel strives to ensure equal opportunities and the elimination of discriminatory elements in our daily lives, giving opportunities to those who normally do not receive them.

To incorporate equality criteria, in this entity:

They collaborate with SMEs and local businesses in their area.
They incorporate measures aimed at improving accessibility.
They apply measures connected to social integration and inclusion.

Now, more than ever, it is time to unite and cooperate for sustainability. From Biosphere we congratulate WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel for their efforts in SDG 17, an SDG perhaps more complex than the rest, but more necessary than ever.

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

They participate in networks and partnerships connected to sustainability.
They collaborate with educational and research institutions on training, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
They share knowledge and experiences with other entities.