02 Mar Lodging earns a Biosphere Certificate for its management of Barcelona rental apartments

Lodging Management’s commitment to sustainability has once again earned us a standout achievement in the management of Barcelona rental apartments: being named Biosphere Committed by the Responsible Tourism Institute. The Biosphere System recognizes efforts in the fulfillment of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), awarding seals to institutions, companies and destinations that work to change our consumption models and treat the planet better. Lodging’s Biosphere Committed certificate endorses its work to provide holiday rentals that comply with environmental and social sustainability criteria.

In its assessment, the Responsible Tourism Institute states that Lodging has made progress in achieving 6 of the 17 SDGs:

• No poverty
• Good health and well-being
• Decent work and economic growth
• Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Responsible consumption and production
• Partnerships for the goals

How does Lodging work towards sustainability?

By implementing home automation technology in its holiday rentals, Lodging has made a firm commitment to energy efficiency and responsible consumption. These easy-to-install devices set limits for air conditioning and heating and even turn off these systems at certain thresholds to avoid unnecessary expenses. In addition, the installation of sensors to prevent anomalies in household appliances or water or gas leaks has been extremely useful for both tenants and owners.

Alliances with local suppliers making great social impacts allow Lodging to offer its guests amenities and courtesy gifts made with local ingredients by foundations that employ people at risk of social exclusion or with some kind of disability.

In addition to these clear examples of social and environmental awareness, we make the most of the materials we have, giving them new life when we restyle our holiday rental apartments and those designed for month-to-month stays. And, additionally, we refurbish these spaces with furniture that ensure durability and energy-efficient appliances for the protection of the environment.

With our new Biosphere Committed certificate, travelers looking for environmentally responsible accommodation in Barcelona can have an extra degree of confidence in Lodging Management when seeking a place that respects the environmental commitments set by the UN. Our owners also benefit from their apartments being managed under sustainability criteria, both in terms of energy expenditure and in improving occupation rates as more and more people seek out select accommodation. The management of Barcelona rental apartments goes far beyond simple property maintenance, and at Lodging we are always looking for every opportunity to achieve excellence in the quality of the services and apartments we offer.