S&P Global, a leading financial ratings and market analysis agency, ranks Meliá third, following Thailand’s Asset World Corporation, which specializes in real estate investment including hotel assets, and the technology company Amadeus. Meliá holds the top position among hotel companies in the ranking.

Meliá’s performance in environmental indicators reflects a robust climate strategy and effective environmental management. The company has set a global target to reduce CO2 emissions by 71.4% by 2035, compared to 2018 levels. Furthermore, Meliá has established a comprehensive reporting model to rigorously and reliably monitor indicators related to carbon footprint, energy consumption, and water usage, in order to advance its commitments.

To achieve this, the company has invested in efficient facilities and the procurement of green energy, among other measures. Additionally, it promotes various projects to reduce the carbon footprint, such as Project CO2PERATE, which focuses on optimizing the air conditioning system to reduce energy consumption through artificial intelligence, and the Road to Net Zero Events program, which aims to minimize the environmental impact of large-scale events.

In the social dimension, S&P Global’s evaluation underscores Meliá’s dedication to human capital management and the protection of human rights. The hotel company, certified as a Top Employer Enterprise, demonstrates a robust commitment to talent development. It offers a work environment founded on principles of equality and diversity, along with extensive training opportunities and paths for professional growth, with 75% of positions filled through internal promotion. Furthermore, in adherence to its Diversity Policy, the company is devoted to enhancing the representation of women in managerial roles, mitigating gender disparities, combating harassment and discrimination, and fostering the social inclusion of vulnerable groups.

In the economic and corporate governance field, Meliá has achieved a score of 100 points in Transparency and Reporting, also excelling in business ethics or tax strategy.

Travel for Good is Meliá’s program designed to strengthen and emphasize the company’s commitments and advancements in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) areas. This program encompasses four fundamental pillars: environmental sustainability, human welfare, community development, and sound corporate governance. By setting objectives and implementing initiatives in each of these sustainability dimensions, the company aims to enhance and communicate its positive environmental impact. Additionally, it seeks to contribute not only to the economic development of the destinations where it operates but also to the overall progress of the communities involved.

“We are honoured to be featured in this yearbook for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition underscores our dedication to responsible tourism and highlights Meliá’s consistent leadership and achievements in fostering a more sustainable tourism model that delivers long-term value to destinations,” said Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International.

S&P integrates public company information with a corporate sustainability assessment (CSA) for the Sustainability Yearbook. Out of all the companies assessed globally, 780 have been included in the 2025 Yearbook.

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