Unveiling results of its sustainability initiatives, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has stated that it reduced carbon footprint by 4% in 2018 per each hotel stay compared to the prior year.
Specifically, the hotel brand reduced its CO2 emissions by 3,230 tons. Since 2017, the group has aligned its sustainability strategy with the UN's sustainable development goals
In celebration of World Environment Day, Bahia Principe will be joining the social media movement initiated by UN Environment under the hashtag #beatairpollution.
By reducing its emissions, Grupo Pi?ero - the brand?s parent company - continues to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations? Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, through relevant initiatives launched in 2017, Grupo Pi?ero has reduced its ecological footprint through a sustainable mobility plan. As a result, 100% of the vehicles on its golf courses are now electric.
Antonia del Toro, director of corporate social responsibility for Grupo Pi?ero, said: ?Our environmental sustainability initiatives, which allow us to do our part to take care of the environment, are an integral and essential part of our overarching strategy.
?This year, we will continue to work to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by incorporating new equipment in our hotels that are energy efficient and that use renewable energy. We will continue to implement our sustainable mobility plan and sustainable waste management system in all our business units and continue with our #stopplasticpollution project.?
Additional measures included in the Strategic Energy Efficiency plan involve monitoring consumption, investing in more energy efficient models for all industrial equipment, implementing a sustainable purchasing policy, and solidifying agreements to source renewable energy. A final integral facet has involved training all staff in good environmental practices.
