SUSTAINABILITY
AT SLS BARCELONA
SLS Barcelona integrates a range of measures across energy, water, waste, food & beverage and purchasing operations. These include solar panels, smart energy metering, water-reuse systems, waste reduction initiatives and locally sourced ingredients. Explore the measures currently in place at SLS Barcelona below.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Ventilated ceramic facade.
Materials selected according to specified environmental and indoor-air-quality criteria.
Thermal break windows & curtain walls.
Charging points available for electric vehicles.
Linens and towels replaced every third day unless otherwise requested.
Use of LED lighting and photosensors for efficient lighting control.
ENERGY & WATER MANAGEMENT
Energy-efficient guest room controls and building systems.
Onsite solar panels.
Smart metering
Water conservation measures in place, including water efficient landscaping.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Water-efficient technology, including rainwater capture and storage for non-potable uses, as well as greywater recycling systems to treat and reuse water from sinks, showers, and laundry facilities.
Use of osmotic/filtered water in restaurants.
Water-saving kitchen and laundry equipment.
Landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants.
Efficient drip irrigation systems.
WASTE REDUCTION
Single-use plastic: Single-use plastic reduction measures include refillable bathroom amenities, reusable serviceware and alternative materials for selected food & beverage items.
Room keys made from recycled wood.
Refillable, large-format bathroom amenities provided in guest rooms. For sanitary reasons, canisters are replaced periodically.
Polycarbonate and melamine cups used on the rooftop and terraces.
Water fountains available in offices.
Comprehensive recycling program, including recycling bins in all guest rooms and meeting spaces.
Organic waste diversion program in place.
Reduction of paper waste, including paperless e-billing, 100% recycled meeting room notepads, and QR codes.
Pneumatic waste collection system.
Glass crushers and a dedicated recycling enclosure.
SUSTAINABLE FOOD & BEVERAGE
Vegan and vegetarian menu items available.
Menus include seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers where available.
Cage-free eggs.
Food waste reduction program.
Endangered species banned from all menus.
BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION
Landscaping practices designed to reduce irrigation and fertilizer use
Sustainable gardening methods to minimize irrigation and fertilizer use in landscaping.
Participation in natural environment conservation programs.
PURCHASING PRACTICES
Cleaning products used certified.
Suppliers encouraged to reduce unnecessary packaging.
Priority given to locally sourced products and services, with a focus on fair trade and ethical sourcing.
