Facing the 8 kilometres of golden sand on La Barrosa Beach, in Novo Sancti Petri (Cádiz), Valentin Sancti Petri understands sustainability as more than a set of good practices. It is an ongoing commitment to people and the environment that surrounds us.
For more than a decade, we have worked to ensure that every stay has the lowest possible impact on the Cádiz coastline, protecting the dune ecosystem, optimising the use of water and energy, and building lasting relationships with the community of Chiclana de la Frontera. All these initiatives are part of Valentin Cares, our sustainability, social responsibility and hygiene programme.
We do not see sustainability as a standalone project, but as a core principle that runs across our entire operation. We align our strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG criteria, moving beyond reducing our impact to actively contributing to the improvement of the La Barrosa environment.
Energy and Climate
Water Management
Water Management
Environment and Biodiversity
People and Community
Sustainable Spa
Approximately 30% of the energy we consume comes from our own photovoltaic installations. We use high-efficiency Trane climate control systems and, since 2024, we have been calculating and reporting our carbon footprint to the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO). Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality for direct emissions (Scope 1) by 2027.
At the Hotel
At the Hotel
A reverse osmosis system ensures the quality of our drinking water, and we reuse the reject water in toilet cisterns to reduce the consumption of potable water.
At VAVÁ Beach Club
At VAVÁ Beach Club
High-efficiency pumping and hydraulic systems ensure zero discharges into the coastline, helping to protect the coastal ecosystem of La Barrosa.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Women make up 66% of our workforce, and 30% of management and leadership positions are held by women, supported by an active Equality Plan.
Commitment to Chiclana
Commitment to Chiclana
96% of our team comes from the local area. We collaborate with ASODOWN, the Spanish Red Cross, Arrabal-AID, Chiclana Town Council and Barrosa Felina through our Eliminating Barriers programme.
ZERO KILOMETRE
ZERO KILOMETRE
Local suppliers and zero-kilometre sourcing. More than 90% of our suppliers are part of the local business community. Our VAQUA Spa partners with natural cosmetics brands such as ALQVIMIA, committed to natural ingredients and the circular economy.
Since 2019, we have held the Travelife certification, which evaluates our environmental management, the wellbeing of our team and our relationship with the local community. VAVÁ Beach Club has maintained ISO 14001 certification since 2017.
VAVÁ Beach Club obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification in 2017, which has been renewed annually ever since.
First certification in sustainable tourism under the Travelife standard, renewed annually since 2019.
Beginning of our energy transition with the installation of our own photovoltaic panels and membership in Ambilamp for the responsible management of lighting waste.
Implementation of infrastructure for selective waste separation and electric vehicle charging stations.
Participation in coffee capsule recycling programmes and responsible battery and portable battery waste management.
Joined the Zerynthia Association programme by creating a corridor of native plants to help protect the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Digitalisation of operational processes with EISI Hotel to improve efficiency and reduce office paper consumption.
Development of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of transport associated with the hotel's operations.
Since 2019, we have held the Travelife certification, which assesses environmental management, employee well-being and our relationship with the local community. Our VAVÁ Beach Club has also maintained ISO 14001 certification since 2017.
Approximately 30% of the energy we consume comes from our own photovoltaic installations, and we continue working to reduce our carbon footprint year after year.
We use a reverse osmosis system to ensure the quality of our drinking water, while the reject water is reused in toilet cisterns. Our goal is to reduce water consumption by 10% during 2026.
We reduced their use by 80% during 2024 and are working to eliminate them completely by 2026, replacing them with more sustainable alternatives for amenities, takeaway services and guest welcome items.
96% of our team comes from the surrounding area. We collaborate with organisations such as ASODOWN, the Spanish Red Cross, Arrabal-AID, Chiclana Town Council and Barrosa Felina, among others, as part of our Breaking Down Barriers programme.
It is an initiative led by the Zerynthia association in which we actively participate by planting native nectar-rich species and creating pollinator gardens to encourage the presence of butterflies and other insects that are essential to local biodiversity.
Among other goals, we aim to eliminate single-use plastics completely and reduce water consumption by 10% in 2026, achieve carbon neutrality for direct emissions (Scope 1) by 2027, and reduce office paper consumption by 90% before 2028.
