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Sustainability

Sustainable commitment at Quinta da Foz

Quinta da Foz is committed to the international Biosphere programme!
And it has adapted its business model to the green and sustainable economy in accordance with the EU’s 2030 framework.
This harmony has established that good international standard practices, which lead to sustainable tourism, are integrated into Quinta da Foz’s management and sustainable development models.
Sustainability at Quinta da Foz is intrinsic to the way the place coexists with nature and the territory of Foz de Arelho.
Quinta da Foz’s sustainability strategy is supported by the economic, social and environmental dimensions that integrate each of the activities carried out at the Quinta.
Because it is necessary to improve performance but also to monitor the impacts of the development of Quinta da Foz’s tourism activity.

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Certification

In 2023, Quinta da Foz was recognised by Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle as a sustainable company.
This international certification focused on analysing and evaluating Quinta da Foz’s plans and practical actions in 3 dimensions:

– “environment and climate change”
– “society and culture”
– “governance and economy”

By responding to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle certification awarded to Quinta da Foz recognises that the Quinta is in harmony between economic, social and environmental areas, that there is a commitment to sustainability and that there is sustainable consistency.

Certificate number: BHO 352/2022 RTI

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Sustainability Areas

Did you know that Quinta da Foz has committed to several sustainable actions?

The Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle label was awarded to Quinta da Foz after verification that sustainable practices are being implemented at the Quinta. This label is a guarantee that Quinta da Foz is fulfilling its commitments.

Quinta da Foz demonstrates its sustainability efforts through more than 100 sustainable practices.

Environment and climate change

Clean water and sanitation

The sustainability of the processes of catchment, supply, sanitation and treatment of the resource is guaranteed, at Quinta da Foz, in the following way:

  • Quinta da Foz adopts measures to avoid contaminating the waters with their activity.
  • Quinta da Foz´s facilities encourage you to consume less water and more efficiently.

Affordable and clean energy OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

In the future we will be able to count on renewable energy sources at all times, but in the meantime, Quinta da Foz is striving to implement them, as well as to promote sustainable consumption.

Quinta da Foz contributes to ensuring and promoting universal access to clean, smart and modern energy services. How?

  • Quinta da Foz adopts energy efficiency measures in their facilities.
  • Quinta da Foz prioritizes the use of green and more renewable energy sources.
  • Quinta da Foz carries out awareness campaigns on the use of energy.

Responsible consumption and production

Quinta da Foz implements sustainable consumption and production patterns, for exemple…

  • Quinta da Foz controls, monitor and report on the management of their waste and impacts.
  • Quinta da Foz prioritizes the purchase and consumption of local and sustainable products and services.
  • Quinta da Foz applies responsible production and consumption criteria.
  • Quinta da Foz promotes the 3Rs in their facilities and production models: reduce, recycle and reuse.

Climate action

As a global response to climate change, Quinta da Foz carries out actions such as…

  • Measure and offset the carbon footprint of their activity.
  • Promote resilience to climate change.

Life below water

Did you know taht, to strive for sustainable underwater life, Quinta da Foz…

  • Promoted the respectful use of beaches and marine environments.
  • Supports more sustainable uses of marine resources.

Life on land

Preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of natural environments is no easy task. However, Quinta da Foz deserves recognition for the following actions.

As a strategy and measures relating to the prevention of negative impacts, Quinta da Foz…

  • Provides information on the natural resources of Foz de Arelho´s territory.
  • Strives to prevent the degradation of terrestrial ecosystems and habitats.
  • Carries out activities that respect the natural heritage and the local fauna.
  • Acts to reduce the impacts of their activity on biodiversity.

Society and culture

No poverty

Did you know that Quinta da Foz, in order to promote inclusive economic development, promotes social-economic growth in their environment?

Good health and well-being OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Quinta da Foz is striving for the well-being of workers, customers and stakeholders!

To promote healthy activities and prevent health risks Quinta da Foz…

  • Participates in projects aimed at promoting better health for people.
  • Collaborates with health systems in favor of collective health.
  • Promotes the adoption of healthier lifestyles and habits.
  • Applies safety and risk prevention measures.
  • Implemented sanitary measures against Covid and other infectious pathologies.

Quality education

Did you know that Quinta da Foz, to ensure the existence of inclusive and quality training, participates in the development of educational projects of other entities?

Sustainable cities and communities OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Did you know that we can all help create more diverse and sustainable communities?

To work to avoid the pernicious effects of overcrowding, Quinta da Foz…

  • Provides information and access to accessible and more sustainable transport.
  • Promotes the conservation of the local cultural and natural heritage.
  • Creates alliances with local companies to avoid Overtourism.
  • Offers information about the local heritage and the traditions of Foz do Arelho. 
  • Offers includes local cultural products and activities.
  • Promotes the enjoyment of tourist experiences and activities promoted by companies in Foz de Arelho and the municipality of Caldas da Rainha.

Gender equality NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION

In the words of Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary, “Women’s equality must be a central component in any attempt to solve social, economic and political problems.” A statement that serves as the focus of Quinta da Foz’s gender policy!

To become a powerful tool for women’s empowerment, Quinta da Foz…

  • Adopts labor measures for gender equality.
  • Promotes labor empowerment in their work systems.
  • Controls and evaluate their measures of empowerment and equality.

Peace, justice and strong institutions OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Quinta da Foz…

  • Applies policies against all forms of corruption and exploitation.
  • Informs about the available public services and the places of interest of Foz do Arelho.
  • Publicises the tourist and cultural sites of interest in Foz de Arelho.
  • Promote more responsible and participatory management systems.

Governance and economy

Zero hunger

Did you know that although it is not easy to ensure a Sustainable Development Goal like this, Quinta da Foz managed to fulfil this SDG?

 

At Quinta da Foz, to ensure a responsible consumption model, actions are carried out…

  • Prioritize and publicize products from local agriculture and KM0.
  • Take measures to prevent food waste.
  • Prioritize agri-food products and suppliers that follow more respectful and sustainable practices.

Decent work and economic growth OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Did you know that one of the biggest challenges in any sector is the creation of decent employment?

Quinta da Foz strives to make a better place through the creation of decent and productive work employment opportunities…

  • Protects and respect the labor and equality rights of their People.
  • Encourages innovation and continuous improvement among their People.
  • Facilitates work-life balance and the employment of less favored groups.
  • Offers quality employment, promoting local hiring and training.
  • It facilitates the recruitment of less favoured groups.

Industry innovation and infrastructure OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Did you know that Quinta da Foz makes great efforts to create a healthier, more accessible and intelligent world?

Quinta da Foz puts itselves at the service of the communities, and to this end…

  • Prioritises the use of new technologies for more sustainable activity.
  • Adopts resilience measures in the face of eventualities and disasters.
  • Encourages the planning, design and construction of sustainable infrastructures.

Reduced inequalities

Did you know that Quinta da Foz incorporates equality criteria, such as…

  • Supports SMEs and local businesses in the development of their activity.
  • Applies social integration, non-discriminatory and inclusive policies.

Partnership for the goals OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Did you know that a true sustainable development cannot be achieved without the cooperation and coordination of all the stakeholders involved?

Quinta da Foz wants to contribute to the common good: Sustainability!

And because it is necessary to build alliances for sustainability, Quinta da Foz…

  • Collaborates with academic institutions in favor of sustainable development.
  • Shares their good practices and sustainable experiences with other entities.
  • Creates agreements and alliances in favor of sustainability.