Iberostar Group has announced that after a long and demanding evaluation process, Iberostar Selection Playa Mita in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico has become the first beach resort in Latin America to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environment (LEED) GOLD certification with a 71 point rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The certification recognizes the five-star vacation resort for its commitment to upholding corporate social responsibility and continuously contributing to environment protection and sustainability.
“Iberostar is honored to receive the LEED gold certification at our Playa Mita hotel, and we appreciate that the U.S. Green Building Council gives recognition for our efforts in environmental protection. At Iberostar Group, we continue to advance towards sustainable tourism from design and construction, to the sustainable operations of our complexes. Through these actions, we work towards our goal of promoting a business model that allows us to offer responsible tourism experiences to our customers, while meeting the highest standards," said Fernando García, chief resources officer of Iberostar Group.
The certifier highlighted the excellent energy performance of the complex thanks to its innovative facilities, designed with the highest standards in energy efficiency. The hotel also has an interior design based on finishes and furniture made of high-quality materials, a landscaping project that includes native species and a central lake that is fed by collected rainwater and water recovered from other processes, which feeds the complex's irrigation network, thus reducing the hotel's water consumption.
Other aspects valued by the LEED Certification that minimize environmental impacts and guarantee the health and well-being of guests and staff include the policies for replacing bathroom furniture and minimizing waste generation as well as the good quality of the air in the hotel spaces, which comply with the strict ASHRAE 62.1-2016 standard and the Building Management System (BMS) guaranteeing the efficient management of the building and its facilities and achieving a balance between customer comfort and the responsible use of energy resources.
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