Sustainability at La Daurada
La Daurada · Sustainability
The Mediterranean inspires us. Looking after it is up to all of us.
At La Daurada we are lucky enough to enjoy the sea every day. And we believe that enjoying this place also means taking care of it.
That is why we keep making small changes to the way we work: more conscious decisions, better habits and new ways of reducing our impact. We know there is still a long way to go, but we also know that every step counts.
Solar energy
Solar panels: today’s output and the last 30 days
We generate energy with our own solar panels. Here is the real output for today and for the last 30 days.
- Today so far
- 196.4 kWh
- Last 30 days
- 5,524 kWh
- CO₂ avoided in 30 days
- ≈ 476 kg
- Equivalent to the CO₂ absorbed in a year by
- ≈ 22 trees
What they have produced in 30 days could cover the electricity use of ≈ 19 homes for a month.
Sunday 1/11 196.4 kWh
| Day | Output |
|---|---|
| Saturday 3/10 | 37.5 kWh |
| Sunday 4/10 | 247.5 kWh |
| Monday 5/10 | 181.0 kWh |
| Tuesday 6/10 | 65.0 kWh |
| Wednesday 7/10 | 243.5 kWh |
| Thursday 8/10 | 221.1 kWh |
| Friday 9/10 | 237.3 kWh |
| Saturday 10/10 | 250.8 kWh |
| Sunday 11/10 | 198.4 kWh |
| Monday 12/10 | 243.6 kWh |
| Tuesday 13/10 | 150.9 kWh |
| Wednesday 14/10 | 222.4 kWh |
| Thursday 15/10 | 213.8 kWh |
| Friday 16/10 | 220.6 kWh |
| Saturday 17/10 | 227.6 kWh |
| Sunday 18/10 | 53.4 kWh |
| Monday 19/10 | 20.5 kWh |
| Tuesday 20/10 | 188.9 kWh |
| Wednesday 21/10 | 213.4 kWh |
| Thursday 22/10 | 189.2 kWh |
| Friday 23/10 | 184.5 kWh |
| Saturday 24/10 | 175.3 kWh |
| Sunday 25/10 | 215.5 kWh |
| Monday 26/10 | 194.2 kWh |
| Tuesday 27/10 | 194.7 kWh |
| Wednesday 28/10 | 191.3 kWh |
| Thursday 29/10 | 177.8 kWh |
| Friday 30/10 | 181.7 kWh |
| Saturday 31/10 | 186.5 kWh |
| Sunday 1/11 | 196.4 kWh |
Real data from our panels. The CO₂ figure is an estimate based on Red Eléctrica’s emission factor for the mainland grid; the trees, on the CO₂ that one tree absorbs in a year. The homes, using the average electricity consumption of a household in Spain: about 3,500 kWh a year. Latest data: 1/11, 17:50.
Small changes that add up
The improvements we are working on and what we were already doing, without big promises.
The Mediterranean is our home
- Mares CircularesWe work with Mares Circulares, Coca-Cola’s programme, to clean up the beach.
- A clean breakwater after every big partyAfter our busiest parties we clean the breakwater and make sure nothing ends up in the sea.
Less waste
- Reusable tableclothsIn the restaurant we are replacing single-use tablecloths with reusable ones.
- Reusable cups in the clubReusable plastic cups instead of glass.
- QR-code menusPrinted menus are giving way to a QR code.
Smarter energy
- Solar panelsWe generate energy with our own panels. See the daily figures above.
- Electric shishasWe are switching conventional shishas for electric ones to cut the use of charcoal.
- Measuring our carbon footprintTo keep track of what we use.
Close to home
- Local, zero-mile suppliersWe work with suppliers from the area.
- Bike and e-scooter parkingWe have built parking for bikes and electric scooters right next to La Daurada, to encourage you to come by bike or e-scooter.
People matter too
- An inclusive teamWe hire people with intellectual disabilities.
- Sustainability trainingAwareness courses for every head of department.
- Purple PointA point of reference against sexist aggression.
- A plan against sexual harassment
- Sport and health: the Cursa dels CollsWe lend our spaces to sporting events that promote health.
- Women’s sport and the townWe sponsor the women’s teams of Club Patí Vilanova, which carry the name Club Patí Vilanova La Daurada. It is a commitment to women’s sport as a tool for social change and to local talent.
Transparency
- Whistleblowing channelIn line with Spanish Law 2/2023, we have a confidential whistleblowing channel, run by an external platform, to report any breach of the rules.
- AccessibilityWe work to make the website and the online shop usable without barriers. The accessibility statement explains where we stand and how to tell us about a problem.
Enjoy the Mediterranean. Help us look after it.
A few simple habits for a day at La Daurada that takes care of this place.
- Leave the beach as you would like to find itDon’t leave cigarette ends, wrappers or other rubbish behind. Use the bins and take your own waste with you.
- Go for reusableWhenever you can, bring reusable bottles and containers and avoid single-use products.
- Respect marine lifeLeave no rubbish on the sand or in the water, don’t disturb wildlife and respect protected natural areas.
- Travel more sustainablyIf you can, come on foot, by bike or by public transport: there is parking for bikes and e-scooters right next to La Daurada. Car sharing is a good option too.
- Consume mindfullyOrder what you really fancy, don’t let food go to waste and ask about local or seasonal options.
- Enjoy, and respect the placeLook after shared spaces, respect other people’s rest and help us keep the place we share clean.
Our journey continues
We want to share with you what we do, what we learn and everything we can keep improving. We will add the news here as it happens.
Enjoy the sea today. Help preserve it for tomorrow.
