Sustainability
The sustainability premise at The Lince Hotels encompasses the past, present, and future. Taking care of natural resources with a focus on a sustainable environment, whether from an environmental, social, economic, or governance perspective, is what we aim for.
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SANTA CLARA
SANTA CLARA
We believe that investing sustainably and socially responsibly contributes to the development of the local economy and its progress.
When welcoming our guests and clients, we aim to provide an experience that respects not only the fauna and flora but also the history and traditions of Vila do Conde. We will succeed in conveying the essence of a sustainable culture during a unique stay, especially through:
•Encouragement of recycling and the use of recyclable materials, such as selecting amenities with a preference for products with 100% recycled packaging and sourcing from local suppliers.
•Use of local, fresh, and organic products in cooking, with a particular emphasis on the Mosteiro and Oculto restaurants.
•Monthly monitoring of the carbon footprint.
•Wooden key cards.
•Conscious use of water and electricity – rainwater harvesting for irrigation and sanitation systems.
•Use of eco-friendly cleaning products.
•Hotel information and menus available in digital formats to reduce paper usage.
•Biological garden at The Lince Santa Clara.
•Collaboration with partners sharing the same environmental and social consciousness and promoting these initiatives to all stakeholders.
•Fighting food waste through partnerships with REFOOD (food recovery for families in need) and CASA (Homeless Support Center).
•Naturally purified water from The Lince Santa Clara, provided free and refillable in rooms and meeting/event spaces.
•Devices on windows that automatically turn off air conditioning when the window is open.
•Waste separation bins in rooms and common areas to encourage proper waste disposal.
•Electric car charging stations.
•Signposting in service areas and rooms, near light switches, encouraging turning off lights when not in use.
•Monthly waste production tracking to minimize waste.
When welcoming our guests and clients, we aim to provide an experience that respects not only the fauna and flora but also the history and traditions of Vila do Conde. We will succeed in conveying the essence of a sustainable culture during a unique stay, especially through:
•Encouragement of recycling and the use of recyclable materials, such as selecting amenities with a preference for products with 100% recycled packaging and sourcing from local suppliers.
•Use of local, fresh, and organic products in cooking, with a particular emphasis on the Mosteiro and Oculto restaurants.
•Monthly monitoring of the carbon footprint.
•Wooden key cards.
•Conscious use of water and electricity – rainwater harvesting for irrigation and sanitation systems.
•Use of eco-friendly cleaning products.
•Hotel information and menus available in digital formats to reduce paper usage.
•Biological garden at The Lince Santa Clara.
•Collaboration with partners sharing the same environmental and social consciousness and promoting these initiatives to all stakeholders.
•Fighting food waste through partnerships with REFOOD (food recovery for families in need) and CASA (Homeless Support Center).
•Naturally purified water from The Lince Santa Clara, provided free and refillable in rooms and meeting/event spaces.
•Devices on windows that automatically turn off air conditioning when the window is open.
•Waste separation bins in rooms and common areas to encourage proper waste disposal.
•Electric car charging stations.
•Signposting in service areas and rooms, near light switches, encouraging turning off lights when not in use.
•Monthly waste production tracking to minimize waste.
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AZORES
AZORES
With The Lince Hotels’ commitment to sustainability and environmental topics, The Lince Azores is a project that reflects these principles in values that respect the environment, contributing to what we now refer to as an ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) policy.
Numerous measures are already in place, contributing to a socially responsible investment by the hotel unit.
In the Environmental context, our focus lies in promoting energy efficiency and a joint effort between staff and guests to reduce water consumption. Waste treatment and minimizing the use of chemicals in hotel space sanitation are environmental metrics that demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to minimize its environmental impacts and appropriate offsets. Já no que se refere ao contexto Social as ações centram-se na aposta de recursos humanos da zona geográfica envolvente; desenvolvimento de parcerias com fornecedores locais, para reforçar a economia local; colaboração ativa na promoção das iniciativas locais de âmbito cultural e/ou desportivo para maior envolvimento das comunidades.
Regarding the Social context, our actions are centered on investing in human resources from the surrounding geographic area, developing partnerships with local suppliers to strengthen the local economy, and actively collaborating in promoting local cultural and/or sports initiatives for greater community involvement. Finally, in the Governance context, our hotel invests in socially positive endeavors beneficial to the entire local society. Our focus is on ensureing compliance with inclusion and diversity commitments with different stakeholders while, simultaneously, creating opportunities for labor market integration and talent retention.
Numerous measures are already in place, contributing to a socially responsible investment by the hotel unit.
In the Environmental context, our focus lies in promoting energy efficiency and a joint effort between staff and guests to reduce water consumption. Waste treatment and minimizing the use of chemicals in hotel space sanitation are environmental metrics that demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to minimize its environmental impacts and appropriate offsets. Já no que se refere ao contexto Social as ações centram-se na aposta de recursos humanos da zona geográfica envolvente; desenvolvimento de parcerias com fornecedores locais, para reforçar a economia local; colaboração ativa na promoção das iniciativas locais de âmbito cultural e/ou desportivo para maior envolvimento das comunidades.
Regarding the Social context, our actions are centered on investing in human resources from the surrounding geographic area, developing partnerships with local suppliers to strengthen the local economy, and actively collaborating in promoting local cultural and/or sports initiatives for greater community involvement. Finally, in the Governance context, our hotel invests in socially positive endeavors beneficial to the entire local society. Our focus is on ensureing compliance with inclusion and diversity commitments with different stakeholders while, simultaneously, creating opportunities for labor market integration and talent retention.
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NORDESTE
NORDESTE
The Lince Nordeste is founded on the fundamental pillars of sustainability. The project’s development was conceived around a construction model that seeks to minimize its impact on the surrounding environment while respecting the principles of sustainability, whether applied at an economic, environmental, or cultural level.
Our constant pursuit of delivering excellent service, coupled with a sustainable and pragmatic mindset, serves as the guiding pillars to our journey. An example and recognition of this is the Green Key award. This award is granted in our country by the Association for the Blue Flag of Europe (ABAE), in recognition of good environmental and social practices that value environmental management and promote education for sustainability. Este é um prémio atribuído no nosso país pela Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa (ABAE), em reconhecimento das boas práticas ambientais e sociais que valorizam a gestão ambiental e promovem a educação para a sustentabilidade.
Inspiring sustainable behaviors is a declared goal of The Lince Nordeste. The involvement of employees and guests in this topic is based on sharing the actions taken by the hotel to raise awareness that each person’s contribution makes a difference.
How? Based on three pillars:
Community
•Prioritizing local human resources. 94% of the staff lives in the Nordeste municipality;
•Training, equal pay, inclusion, and diversity contribute to a positive work environment based on trust and respect;
•Engagement with public organizations and highly recognized entities in recruitment processes, promoting the integration of officially unemployed individuals into the job market;
•Use of local service providers and products without compromising economic sustainability; •Embracing local products for their inherent quality, aiming to contribute to the sustainable economy of the archipelago;
•Supporting local cultural or sports initiatives.
Tradition
•The hotel emphasizes local culture and gastronomy when it comes to the experiences offered to guests, whether they are leisure or culinary-oriented.
Nature
•Providing the hotel with resources to encourage energy efficiency;
•Developing and implementing policies and procedures to reduce water consumption, both by employees and guests;
•Permanent monitoring and evaluation of cleaning processes to minimize the use of environmentally impactful chemical products;
•Establishing partnerships with organizations and entities focused on proper waste treatment;
•Emphasizing organic production through horticultural exploration within the facility, promoting its use in the preparation of food served in our restaurant.
Our constant pursuit of delivering excellent service, coupled with a sustainable and pragmatic mindset, serves as the guiding pillars to our journey. An example and recognition of this is the Green Key award. This award is granted in our country by the Association for the Blue Flag of Europe (ABAE), in recognition of good environmental and social practices that value environmental management and promote education for sustainability. Este é um prémio atribuído no nosso país pela Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa (ABAE), em reconhecimento das boas práticas ambientais e sociais que valorizam a gestão ambiental e promovem a educação para a sustentabilidade.
Inspiring sustainable behaviors is a declared goal of The Lince Nordeste. The involvement of employees and guests in this topic is based on sharing the actions taken by the hotel to raise awareness that each person’s contribution makes a difference.
How? Based on three pillars:
Community
•Prioritizing local human resources. 94% of the staff lives in the Nordeste municipality;
•Training, equal pay, inclusion, and diversity contribute to a positive work environment based on trust and respect;
•Engagement with public organizations and highly recognized entities in recruitment processes, promoting the integration of officially unemployed individuals into the job market;
•Use of local service providers and products without compromising economic sustainability; •Embracing local products for their inherent quality, aiming to contribute to the sustainable economy of the archipelago;
•Supporting local cultural or sports initiatives.
Tradition
•The hotel emphasizes local culture and gastronomy when it comes to the experiences offered to guests, whether they are leisure or culinary-oriented.
Nature
•Providing the hotel with resources to encourage energy efficiency;
•Developing and implementing policies and procedures to reduce water consumption, both by employees and guests;
•Permanent monitoring and evaluation of cleaning processes to minimize the use of environmentally impactful chemical products;
•Establishing partnerships with organizations and entities focused on proper waste treatment;
•Emphasizing organic production through horticultural exploration within the facility, promoting its use in the preparation of food served in our restaurant.
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