Ecovidrio, the non-profit organization responsible for managing glass container waste recycling in Spain, presented the results of the ‘Barometer II on hotel sustainability in the Community of Valencia’. The report concludes: 7 out of 10 organizations Coastal areas with the highest tourist density in the region sustainability measures while managing their business.
Especially Valencian hoteliers have increased their sustainability indexes in the following years: 5.8 pointsstanding together Balearic Islandsas the second most sustainable Spanish region among those analysed, only Catalonia. Thanks to this increase, the Valencian Community achieved a sustainability index of 7.6 out of 10. Andalusia (7.4) and Region of Murcia (7.3).
In this second edition, the Ecovidrio Hotel Sustainability Barometer analyzed the implementation of sustainability measures. 3,540 catering establishments By achieving a global sustainability index of the Community of Valencia76.5%. These results confirm not only the commitment and maturity of the Horeca sector, but also that Valencia hoteliers are advancing at a solid and good pace in implementing sustainability measures in their businesses. At the end of summer, Ecovidrio will reward the two most mature Valencian coastal resorts in the environmental management of its activity.
By provinces, Valencia While rising with the best sustainability index (80.3%) in the region, it Castellon (78.6%) and Alicante (74.4%). Regarding the types of establishments, Hotels are the ones with the highest sustainability index (82.9%), followed closely by restaurants (80.2%) and by other types of facilities such as entertainment and betting halls (74.8%), cafeterias and bars (74.4%). Nightlife takes the last place with 73.7%.
austerity measures
In a context marked by the energy crisis, rising prices and the necessary commitment to transition to renewable energies, this year’s barometer is Valencia hoteliers’ energy efficiency. In this way 96.2% The hotel businesses that participated in the survey recorded a growth of over 5 percent compared to last year, claiming that they are implementing energy saving and efficiency measures in their businesses.
All types of businesses show the same trend in this area. positive changes and significant compared to the first barometer, except for hotels which are already 100%: restaurants (97.7%), nightlife (95.8%), cafeterias (95.2%) and other types of facilities (such as local entertainment and betting) 92%, with 5.
Looking at the most common measures these organizations have implemented to use their energy more efficiently, the placement of LED lights (in 98.9% of cases) and the use of mobility sensors and timers (with 65% of cases) stand out. 4%).
According to the provinces, Valencia hoteliers got the best score with 98.4%, followed by Castellón with 96.7% and Alicante with 95.3%.
Waste Management
More and more Valencian hoteliers are realizing the importance of accurate information. Waste Management achieve European targets for recycling municipal waste. 73.2% of hoteliers in the community take measures to properly manage their waste. 6.5 percent points Compared to 2022.
All provinces show positive and significant changes in waste management: Valencia It ranks first with 74.2% and follows it closely. Alicante (73.3%), while Castellon (71.8%) has the lowest indicator in terms of waste management in 2023.
Correct management by type of waste cooking oil (97.8%) and residues glass containers (96.4%). Lightweight packaging (71.6%) and organic fraction management (17.6%) are areas for improvement for Valencia hoteliers as these aspects have been reduced compared to 2022.
according to incoming data national scope From this study, the coastal hotel industry gets a global sustainability index of almost 20%. 8 points out of 10He pointed out that the sector is maturing and acting responsibly towards the environment.
According to the results of the second edition of the barometer, Catalonia leader in the hotel sustainability index on our coasts with 8.7 points out of 10; following Valencian Community and (both 7.6), Andalusia (7.4) and Region of Murcia (7.3).
Climate change came to the fore drought severity It is a bigger problem not only in summer but also in our country. In addition, water is a fundamental resource for the functioning of the hotel industry and requires optimizing the consumption of this resource.
In this sense, effective water management, positive trend Compared to 2022, 89.4% of hoteliers are already implementing water saving measures.
According to provinces, Castellón ranks first with 94.7%, followed closely by Valencia (94.3%), while Alicante has the lowest rate with 85.8%.
Among the measures implemented by Valencia hoteliers, the installation of electrical appliances at full load (82.2%) and the installation of diffusers, aerators and buttons or timers on taps (75.6%) stand out.