RIU invests over €3 million in social programs in 2024

International

Focus on childhood, biodiversity, and local communities under “Proudly Committed” strategy

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reported a total social investment of €3,171,135 in 2024, marking the first full year of its Proudly Committed strategy. Working with 88 strategic partners, the company carried out 104 initiatives that directly benefited 55,624 people and indirectly reached more than 82,000 others.

Childhood at the heart of investment

Childhood programs accounted for 71% of RIU’s investment. Key efforts include ongoing support for childhood cancer research, with nearly €2 million raised since 2014, as well as health initiatives for mothers and children in Latin America and education projects in Africa.

Protecting biodiversity worldwide

Biodiversity received 22% of funding. Projects supported in 2024 included reef restoration, coastal reforestation, and species protection in Mexico, the Maldives, Costa Rica, Mauritius, and the Dominican Republic. All initiatives were developed in partnership with scientific organizations to ensure measurable environmental impact.

Supporting local communities

RIU also invested in training, cultural programs, and development projects in Africa and Latin America, representing 7% of its 2024 funding. Since 2012, the company has been a member of ECPAT, where it currently holds Top Member status, and since 2021 it has partnered with the IUF to promote equality and labor rights across its teams.

Environmental achievements

According to the company’s 2024 Annual Report, RIU reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions per stay by 10% year-on-year, representing a 61% drop compared with 2021. Currently, 72% of RIU properties hold environmental certifications. Milestones include achieving zero food waste certification across all hotels in Mallorca and adopting renewable electricity in 76% of its global portfolio.

The full 2024 Annual Report is available for download https://www.riu.com/dam/RIU-RSC/pdf/Annual-Report-CSR-2024.pdf