Eco Responsible
Aequora Lanzarote Suites is certified with the Travelife Gold Award.
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
At our hotel, we believe that traveling and caring for the planet can go hand in hand. That’s why we adopt responsible practices that reduce our environmental impact and promote more sustainable tourism. From using resources efficiently to reducing waste and supporting the local community, every detail of your stay is designed to respect and preserve our environment. Together, we can make every trip leave a positive footprint on the world.
Sustainable Measures
We make this journey towards sustainability together. To show you how your stay actively contributes to this collective effort, we have compiled the practices that define our hotel. These are the initiatives that allow us, day by day, to turn our commitment into a reality for the planet and for our community:
Together, we can make a positive impact on the world with every trip.
Energy saving measures
- Solar energy (solar panels) for domestic hot water (DHW)
- Geothermal energy to produce domestic hot water (DHW) and to heat swimming pool water.
- Photovoltaic energy for electricity production for self-consumption.
- Use of home automation: computerized remote control system for energy management.
- Astrological clock for exterior lighting of the establishment.
- Minimal consumption attending to the on/off switching of cooking equipment.
- LED system in all lighting.
- Installation of motion sensor lighting in public and staff areas.
- Key card system in guest rooms to deactivate lighting and air conditioning.
- Thermostats programmed with a minimum and maximum comfort temperature range according to European standards.
- Magnetic switch on windows and doors to deactivate the AC in case of opening.
- Thermal insulation of pipes to maintain stable temperature.
Water saving measures
- Own water production with reverse osmosis water purification system.
- Flow reducers: aerators in ECO type faucets with triple saving and double position.
- Computerized control of the installations to centralize information and obtain information on possible deviations to be corrected immediately.
- WC with two water discharges of different flow rates.
- Use of pre-impregnated mops and cloths for cleaning surfaces and floors. The average monthly savings calculated for this system is 40,000 lt.
- Gardening of native plants with low irrigation.
- Swimming pool treatment with salt chlorinators.
- Drip irrigation system.
Waste management
In our hotel, we carry out selective waste collection to facilitate recycling and revaluation. We sort organic waste, gardening waste, packaging, glass, paper and cardboard, used vegetable oil and printer toners at the source. In addition, we offer two clean points so that our customers can recycle responsibly.
Hazardous waste management
In our hotel, we responsibly manage hazardous waste such as fluorescent bulbs, energy-saving light bulbs, packaging containing hazardous substances, batteries and contaminated rags. All these wastes are separated and delivered to authorized waste managers, except for pool and laundry products, which are collected by their suppliers.
Certifications
Friends of UNICEF Hotels
We collaborate with UNICEF Spain’s initiative aimed at companies in the tourism sector to help children affected by climate change.
Commitment to the local community
Flora and fauna
Aequora Lanzarote Suites is committed to the protection of the flora and fauna of Lanzarote.
The Canary Islands are home to a unique biodiversity, with numerous endemic species, many of them endangered. In Lanzarote, human activity represents a threat to these habitats, so it is essential to exercise extreme caution when driving in their environment.
The Government of the Canary Islands has created the Catalog of Threatened Specieswhich includes recovery and conservation plans. You can find more information on the official website. Your collaboration is key to the protection of these species.
Sustainability
Aequora Lanzarote Suites promotes sustainability and community support activities in Lanzarote
At our hotel, we work for a positive impact through policies of equality, sustainability, child protection, quality and community support. We promote good practices in the environment, human resources and responsible purchasing, ensuring a fairer and more sustainable tourism. Learn more
