{"id":41322,"date":"2026-03-12T08:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=41322"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:43:28","slug":"milestone-sustainability-riu-ecostars-100-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/milestone-sustainability-riu-ecostars-100-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"How has RIU Hotels managed to certify 100% of its hotel portfolio in sustainability with ECOSTARS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RIU Hotels & Resorts<\/strong> has achieved a historic milestone in December 2025 by certifying its entire operational hotel portfolio with the ECOSTARS<\/strong> seal. This achievement makes the company the first global chain to meet this objective ahead of schedule, covering 98 hotels in 21 countries<\/strong> under its sustainability strategy Proudly Committed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it mean for RIU to achieve 100% certification with ECOSTARS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At RIU Hotels & Resorts<\/strong>, we believe that sustainability is not an option, but a responsibility. That is why we have accelerated our roadmap so that our entire operational base has the endorsement of ECOSTARS<\/a>, the leading ESG AI platform recognised by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process, completed in record time following the agreement signed at the beginning of the year, allows us to ensure that each of our hotels complies with rigorous standards for positive environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key facts on RIU’s sustainability milestone in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, we present the main indicators that summarise the scope of this global certification process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability KPIs<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Achievement Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Certified Hotels<\/strong><\/td>98 properties<\/td><\/tr>
Geographic Presence<\/strong><\/td>21 countries<\/td><\/tr>
Percentage of Operating Portfolio<\/strong><\/td>100% (excluding recent openings without historical data)<\/td><\/tr>
Strategy Framework<\/strong><\/td>Proudly Committed (2023-2026)<\/td><\/tr>
Certifying Body<\/strong><\/td>ECOSTARS (IA ESG)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key conclusion:<\/strong> RIU is a year ahead of its own strategic calendar, demonstrating that global scale is not an obstacle to rigorous environmental management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why have we chosen ECOSTARS to manage our environmental impact?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As explained by our Operational Sustainability Manager<\/strong>, Xisca Sitjar, the platform offers us a clear and comparative view of our consumption. Being specifically designed for the hotel industry, it allows us to precisely measure key metrics such as water saving<\/strong>, energy efficiency and waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas, Gran Canaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, this tool is fundamental for calculating the Scope 3 carbon footprint<\/strong>, analysing the indirect impact of our entire value chain, from suppliers to transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of a 100% certified hotel plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For us, this milestone is not just a stamp at reception, but a real improvement in our operations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n