The Mexican Center for Philanthropy and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility have awarded the company the ESR 2022 Distinction
Meliá Hotels International once again stands out for its performance and commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) matters and, on this occasion, obtains the certification as a Socially Responsible Company in Mexico. Awarded by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility, the ESR Distinction is a highly prestigious certification in Mexico and Latin America, due to its careful evaluation process based on evidence.
The ESR Distinction thus recognizes the efforts of companies to voluntarily and publicly assume their commitment to responsible management in Mexico, with the aim of achieving continuous improvement and making it part of their culture and business strategy. Melia Hotels International, which is currently the second most sustainable hotel company in the world - first in Europe - according to the Corporate Sustainability Assessment of S&P Global 2022, continues to strengthen its position as a responsible company not only globally, but also in the different destinations in which That operates.
This recognition endorses Meliá's strategic drive in integrating ESG management criteria into the business. Through this approach, the hotel company promotes its responsible management model, adapting it to the different realities in which it operates with the aim of making its 2030 Vision a reality: to be a company that is also recognized for its commitment to responsibility and sustainability.
The four areas of action evaluated during the certification process cover all the lines to be followed by a company committed to ESG matters: ethics and corporate governance, quality of life in the company, connection and commitment to the community, as well as care and preservation enviroment. In the case of Meliá Hotels International, after the exhaustive evaluation carried out by a committee of experts, the rating in each of the four pillars evaluated has been outstanding. In this way, the hotel company is positioned as a leading responsible company in Mexico in the category of large companies.
In addition to the global vision of Meliá Hotels International's sustainability strategy, the hotel company, aware of the particularities of each destination, promotes the development of actions aimed at generating a positive impact in each place where it is present. Currently, the hotel company also has the Top Employer certification, especially standing out in areas such as Training, Commitment, Ethics & Integrity, Values and Change Management. In addition, focusing especially on the development and collaboration in projects of local interest, in Mexico it is worth highlighting its participation in initiatives such as Welcome to Life, its program aimed at the protection of sea turtles and with a holistic approach.