"At Meliá Hotels International we aim to integrate the values and principles of sustainable development into our business processes and our relationship with all of our stakeholders (employees, clients, owners, investors, suppliers, society and the environment).
We believe that sustainability is a key factor which will allow tourism to continue to be a driver of economic growth. That is why we are committed to constant improvement and to ensure our future thanks to the responsible use of resources.
We would like our commitment and actions to help strengthen our relationship with our stakeholders. It makes us different and reinforces our position as a responsible, stable, safe and attractive company for all those who come to us."
CORPORATE COMMITMENTS TO...
The environment
We help conserve the environment, evaluating the impact of our activities and promoting awareness of sustainability amongst our stakeholders.
The local community
We contribute to the development of the local community, supporting and promoting their culture and traditional values.
Society
We actively contribute to the generation of wealth and the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate, with a special focus on children and the most vulnerable.
ME LONDON INITIATIVES
Accessibility
The hotel respects the needs of the disabled or persons with reduced mobility
Social Action
We are a "Friend of UNICEF" hotel and take part in MHI's strategic partnership with UNICEF
We participate in programmes to promote the responsible conservation of the destination
Biodiversity and the Environment
The hotel applies initiatives for the maintenance, conservation and elimination of waste from the surrounding areas
We are involved with the protection and recovery of natural spaces of major environmental importance
Architectural conservation and the responsible use of materials
The building is considered part of the city's cultural heritage
Environmentally-friendly materials were used in the construction of the hotel
Environmentally-friendly materials were used in any rehabilitation work that may have been carried out
Environmentally-friendly materials were used in any refurbishment work that may have been carried out in the hotel
Energy and Climate Change
The hotel belongs to SAVE, Meliá Hotels International's Energy Efficiency Project (a corporate programme)
Training
Our collaborators receive training in environmental issues
Local and Healthy Gastronomy
Our collaborators receive training in environmental issues
The hotel hosts gastronomy events
Culinary offer includes organic produce
Culinary offer includes produce from ecological livestock farming and agriculture
The menus feature locally-sourced produce prepared in its kitchens
Special menus available for guests with specific dietary requirements or food intolerance
Products
We use eco-friendly products
Cultural Resources
Cultural and social events are organized regularly
Guests are provided with details of cultural sites and activities in the surrounding area
Cultural events to promote local culture are organized at the hotel
Local arts and craft are promoted and supported
Conservation of local culture and identity are promoted through programmes and actions
The hotel is involved in programmes to promote the recovery of local and autochthonous traditions as well as architectural heritage
Water Use Reduction
Treated water is reused for cisterns or garden irrigation systems
The hotel is supplied with water from desalination plants
The hotel is equipped with rainwater harvesting systems
The hotel has its own water treatment system
We work to raise guests' awareness of the need for responsible water consumption during their stay
Relations with responsible suppliers
The hotel applies responsible policies, processes and agreements in its dealings with suppliers
Where appropriate, we purchase local products that contribute to the development of the surrounding area
Our gastronomic offer includes the use of seasonal products