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Valamar is Croatia's leading hospitality company

Valamar is one of Europe's sustainability leaders

Valamar ESG goals by 2026Decarbonisation

Valamar ESG goals by 2026EUR 50 million invested in ESG

Valamar ESG goals by 2026Developing our destinations & communities

Valamar ESG goals by 2026Growing local food & protecting the Adriatic Sea

Valamar ESG goals by 2026Top employer in tourism

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ESG Highlights 2024

 

Ecovadis ESG rating. Awarded with a silver medal

Environment

We've become participants in the SBTi (Science Based Targets) initiative

Social

"Roof over the head" accommodation project for employees

 

We've actively embraced the UN Global Compact initiative.

Environment

100% of electric energy from renewable sources

Governance

28 hotels hold the Travelife certificate 6 camps hold the EU ECOLABEL certificate

Social

82% domestic employees

Governance

100% of properties ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified

Governance

16 beaches with blue flag certificate

Environment

10,000 trees planted thanks to donations from Valamar guests

Social

150 tons of compost produced through bio-composting

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"Tjedan domaćih marendi" – Valfresco Lunches in Schools Across Istria

Environment

Valamar has almost completely eliminated single-use plastics in hotels and campsites.

Environment

33 energy-efficient mobile homes installed at Padova Premium Camping Resort.

Environment

Valamar named "Organization of the Year" by the Croatian Green Building Council.

Environment

In collaboration with WWF Adria, Valamar has completely removed endangered species – shark, ray, and swordfish – from its offerings.

Environment

Valamar established a significant partnership with the local fishing cooperative from Komiža.

Social

"Živi destinaciju" – a project for employees living in tourist destinations.

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Opening of "Bike Center Poreč" ,the largest cycling center in Croatia.

Environment

Valamar Amicor Green Resort awarded the Gold Pre-Certificate for sustainable villa construction.

Environment

Valamar receives the Croatian Sustainability Index (HRIO) award for environmental management.

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Croatia Summer Camp by Valamar – a socially responsible initiative for sustainable family tourism.

Environment

Valamar awarded the "Green Goat – Capra Verde" recognition for sustainable tourism.

Sustainability report 2023

ESG Strategy

Valamar Sustainability strategy is part of  new sustainable development strategy, it relies on 6 strategic initiatives to reach 2026 targets and position Valamar as sustainability leader among European hospitality companies. It engages our entire value chain – from our suppliers, employees and operations to our guests and destinations. We are committed to the sustainable use of natural resources and to making a positive impact on society and our destinations.

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ESG Strategy

Environment

In order to preserve the natural beauty and the environment where we work and live, we are on a path to decarbonisation. We are continuously improving energy efficiency and circular economy, using renewable energy, and caring for biodiversity. We give special attention to the protection of the Adriatic Sea and engagement with our local food suppliers.

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Environment

Social

We actively support the sustainable development of our destinations, our community and society as a whole. We make sure to invest in tourism infrastucture open to all, local culture and sports. We create good places to work and live and we empower our employees.

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Social

Governance

In Valamar, we stand for ethical, transparent, and professional leadership and operations on all levels. We value and adhere to international and national ESG standards. We give investors peace of mind when  investing in our company.

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Governance

"As a tourism company, it is important for Valamar to grow and develop in a way that creates value for stakeholders and makes a positive impact on the environment and society, based on key sustainability principles and sound governance."

Željko Kukurin

"As a tourism company, it is important for Valamar to grow and develop in a way that creates value for stakeholders and makes a positive impact on the environment and society, based on key sustainability principles and sound governance."

Željko Kukurin Željko Kukurin President and Chief Executive Officer