Sustainability - Derby Hotels

Sustainability

In Derby Hotels we trust

Our vision

A transformation we build every day

Sustainability is part of Derby Hotels Collection’s vision.

We believe in hotels that care for people, respect their surroundings, and preserve the culture and identity of each city.

From the responsible management of our resources to the well-being of our teams and the preservation of cultural and architectural heritage, we work every day to create a positive and lasting impact.

Sustainability represents an opportunity for transformation for Derby Hotels Collection: an evolution toward more responsible management, committed to people, the environment, and the promotion of culture.

— Joaquim Clos, General Manager

Our commitment

Green, people & culture

IN GREEN WE TRUST

We reduce our impact and use resources responsibly.
IN PEOPLE WE TRUST

We care for our teams, guests and communities.
IN ART & CULTURE WE TRUST

We preserve the culture, heritage and authenticity of each destination.

IN DERBY HOTELS WE TRUST

Managing our environmental footprint is essential for business sustainability, as well as for curbing and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Innovation, the application of technology, and the efficiency of our facilities are the pillars of the Group's commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

At Derby Hotels we are committed to:

G1 Measure our carbon footprint.
G2 Set goals to optimize our resource consumption.
G3 Increase the percentage of local produce, using suppliers for all food and beverage menus.
G4 Incorporate chemical-free cleaning products.
G5 Manage waste and apply circular economy measures.
G6 Manage restaurant waste and food waste.
G7 Internationally recognized sustainability certifications and external verifications.
G8 Hotels free of single-use plastics.
G9 Responsible water use and management.

Our sustainability policy is committed to ensuring viable economic activities that deliver shared benefits to the whole community and help reduce poverty, involving our team to achieve a better future for our planet.

At Derby Hotels we are committed to:

P1 Investing in digitalization processes.
P2 Offering company employees programs and good practices for a healthy life.
P3 An Equality Plan that contributes to progress toward a society in which equality is real and effective.
P4 Derby Hotels – Museu Egipci de Barcelona Scholarships. We facilitate access to culture for schools at risk of social exclusion and with high complexity.
P5 Reinforcing our commitment to the AURA Foundation for the inclusion of people with disabilities.
P6 Promoting training and job inclusion in hotels for people at risk of social exclusion.
P7 Collaboration with universities. Staff training for their growth and professional careers.

We respect the sociocultural authenticity of our cities, preserving their cultural and architectural assets and traditional values, contributing to intercultural understanding and tolerance.

At Derby Hotels we are committed to:

C1 Developing awareness campaigns on sustainability for all our stakeholders.
C2 Promoting cultural interest and opening our hotels' art collections to the public.
C3 Main sponsor of the Clos Archaeological Foundation – Egyptian Museum of Barcelona.
C4 Actively engaging and participating in local agendas that promote traditions and cultural activities with the local public.
C5 Respecting the sociocultural authenticity of our cities, preserving their cultural and architectural assets. Preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of our cities.

Our initiatives

Actions and initiatives that drive our impact

Our actions are structured, measured, and continuously improved.

We work with initiatives, certifications, and teams that help us move toward a more conscious, responsible hospitality connected to people, culture, and the surrounding environment.

EARTHCHECK

Our hotels have been recognized with one of the most demanding international sustainability standards in the tourism sector.
GREEN TEAM

Our sustainability ambassadors receive training and meet to track progress, exchange ideas, and develop new initiatives.
MUSEU EGIPCI SCHOLARSHIPS

We bring culture and heritage closer to more people through our scholarship program in partnership with the Museu Egipci de Barcelona.
BIOSPHERE

Since 2023, our hotels in Barcelona have renewed their rating annually within the Tourism Sustainability Commitment program.