Tourexpi
This
figure stood at 5.7% in 2023, before increasing to 7% in 2024 and reaching 10%
in 2025. This amount is calculated as a percentage of the hotels’ total
spending and represents a significant milestone for the chain, which intends to
continue increasing the proportion of local products used in the coming years
as part of its Proudly
Committed sustainability strategy, supporting the community and
reducing the company’s scope 2 carbon emissions.
This
year, as well as continuing to prioritise products such as water, fruit and
vegetables from the islands, RIU started locally sourcing another two key
products that are widely consumed in its hotels—wine and ice cream. This takes
the total to 202 locally-produced products. These purchases not only support
local producers and contribute to sustainability objectives but also lead to
better quality for guests.
The
Sustainable Purchasing department has played a key role in achieving this
milestone. Created in 2024 after RIU’s Board of Directors approved the
new Sustainability
and Procurement and Supplier policies, this department coordinates,
evaluates and quantifies the procurement of products that come from sustainable
sources or are produced in controlled conditions. It also monitors the ESG
(environmental, social and governance) criteria implemented by suppliers, thus
extending RIU's sustainability and responsible management objectives to the
supply chain.
In
2022, new legislation came into force regarding urgent measures to guarantee
the sustainability and circularity of tourism in the Balearic Islands, which
stipulates that at least 3% of the fresh, agricultural, livestock and fishery
products offered in hotel establishments must be of local origin. This
percentage rises to 4% in 4- and 5-star hotels and 5% in the case of rural
tourism establishments. RIU Hotels far exceeds this minimum, proof of its
commitment to sustainability and supporting local producers. It also
contributes to the company’s global objective of reducing scope 2 carbon
emissions, which the chain has managed to cut by 50% over the past two years.
For
more information or bookings: www.riu.com
Image
Credit: © RIU Hotels & Resorts
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