- We have a Biosphere Certification, a tourism sustainability certification which focuses on the present and future of sustainable tourism, and develops a private system of voluntary and independent certification, based on the principles of sustainability and continuous improvement.
- We uses Hyatt EcoTrack to monitor sustainability metrics including gas emissions, energy, water, waste and recycling.
- Wherever possible, we reuse or repair all goods and materials before resorting to the purchase of new ones.
- Throughout the hotel, we maintain the ideal temperature both in winter—between 19º and 21º—and in summer—between 25º and 27º. The client is also informed of the ideal room temperature to be respected in each season of the year.
- We use cleaning products that do not contribute to chemical pollution of the environment.
- We aim to eradicate all products with plastic packaging at the hotel.
Environmental Sustainability
"Environmental sustainability is the balance generated by the harmonious relationship between human beings and the nature that surrounds them and of which they are a part, and that this relationship remains over time, i.e., is sustainable." (PNUMA)
At Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, we integrate environmental responsibility in all aspects of our operations—from financial to social—while constantly innovating in line with our commitment to our stakeholders.
Overview
Overview
Carbon Emissions and Water
Carbon Emissions and Water
- 100% of the hotel's electricity consumption is guaranteed to be sourced from renewable sources, resulting in zero emissions.
- All hotel rooms are equipped with double-glazed windows to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating.
- The hotel is equipped with LED lighting, the most environmentally friendly option. Its energy consumption is much lower, reducing by 80% the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the main gases involved in climate change.
- Guests can choose to reuse towels and bed linen to limit water and soap consumption. They are only changed daily if requested by the guest; otherwise, they are changed every three days.
- We have electric car chargers available to our guests. The electric vehicle is the only one with 0 emissions in its propulsion and, therefore, it promotes less pollution and contributes to the improvement of the quality of the air we breathe.
- In all rooms, we have water consumption limiters, thus helping to reduce the amount of water that comes out of the taps.In all rooms, we have water consumption limiters, thus helping to reduce the amount of water that comes out of the taps.
Waste and Circularity
Waste and Circularity
- We measure carbon footprint for all events.
- As a general rule, all meeting rooms offer paper and pens in a central area rather than on each table, as well as water in glass or recycled cardboard bottles.
- We use recycled pens made from corn pulp to help protect the planet.
- We use recycled paper for all materials, helping to combat deforestation and other consequences of uncontrolled mass paper production.
- We use biodegradable wooden keys for all rooms. These keys are easily biodegradable in the natural environment as well as being durable and reusable.
- Cardboard recycling bins are used throughout the hotel to help guests recycle and raise awareness of recycling.
- All hotel staff sort and recycle all waste generated.
- In order to reduce waste and the use of plastic, we are committed to replacing most of these items with other sustainable materials. For example, cardboard or glass bottles for plastic bottles, cloth bags for plastic laundry bags.
Our Food Philosophy
Our Food Philosophy
- In our kitchen, we give priority to local (KM0) and seasonal food products in order to avoid emissions from transport by lorry or boat, as well as to promote local agriculture.
- Our kitchen team is constantly improving our offerings to create new healthy menus, as well as serving vegetarian and vegan menus.
Information About our Destination
Information About our Destination
In addition, Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower is a three-minute walk from Bellvitge Metro station or Hospital de Bellvitge Metro station; a five-minute walk from a bus stop that connects guests to Barcelona city and a 15-minute walk from the RENFE train station.
Committed to giving back to the community
Committed to giving back to the community
From Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, we actively support various foundations such as:
- Fundació Formació i treball
- Enriqueta Villavecchia Children's Oncology Foundation
- Sant Joan de Déu Health Park
- Casal dels Infants Association
- Blood and Tissue Bank
- Women Forward
- Spanish Association Against Cancer
- BCN Hotel Games
- ICO Bellvitge Hospital
And we get involved in causes and develop various initiatives such as:
- Donation of toys during Christmas
- Donation of clothes
- Collection of plastic caps
- Corporate volunteering
- Guided tours of the hotel
- Continuous training in customer service, presentable appearance and behaviour
- Internships and tutoring for people at risk of social exclusion and vulnerable groups