Happy to Care
Our commitments to responsible tourism
Founded more than forty years ago, the Club Med Foundation is one of the oldest Foundations created by a company in France. A pioneer in involving our employees, and then involving our customers, Club Med helps thousands of GOs and GEs to get involved in our charitable endeavors. Discover and support these projects on the Friends of the Club Med Foundation website at www.clubmedfoundationfriends.com
From Farm to Table: Fresh, Local, and Conscious
At Club Med, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences that highlight quality, sustainability, and community support.
Sourced with Care: With our Green Farmers program in the Dominican Republic, we’ve empowered 500+ producers and sourced 300 tons of agroecological products—delivered fresh to your table.
Community Flavor: In Club Med Cancún and Québec Charlevoix, over 65% of our food is locally sourced, enriching your experience with sustainable, authentic flavors while supporting local communities.
Conscious Cuisine: At Club Med Québec Charlevoix, we proudly partner with La Tablée des Chefs to combat food waste, redistributing 771 lbs. of surplus food — donating more than 1,160 meals to local charities.
Turning the tide against ocean pollution - Our game-changing Eco-Commitments
Did you know? The ocean, a vital source of oxygen and biodiversity, is also central to our guests' experiences. Let's work together to protect it as part of our ongoing eco-efforts.
• Bye-bye plastics program: We're on a mission to reduce our footprint by swapping single-use plastics for biodegradable and reusable alternatives at all our resorts.
• More sustainable excursions: In Columbus, we've replaced disposable cups with aluminum ones and installed water fountains on boats, saving 27,000 cups per 10-month season. This small change is a big step towards cleaner Oceans.
• Beach clean-ups: Our coastal resorts do more than offer a stunning getaway; they serve as hubs for organized beach clean-ups, ensuring pristine shores for everyone.
• Plastic collection dives in Cancún: Guests can join us to make a difference where adventure meets conservation. These dives are not just about exploring the beauty beneath the waves but actively protecting it by removing plastics that threaten marine ecosystems.*
*In partnership with our excursion provider, Ancilla tours
Turtle Monitoring & Protection Program – Club Med Ixtapa
In Partnership with the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Club Med Ixtapa is protecting the Olive Ridley Turtle, a threatened species. Each year, nesting females return to this beach to lay between 80 and 100 eggs each. Our teams have been trained and licensed to collect these eggs and place them in a protected structure to hatch.
In 2022 Club Med Ixtapa reached 13,108 baby turtles release, reaching a 83% productivity of the turtle camp (minimum required in Mexico is 70%).
Plastic lids recycling – Club Med Cancun
It's important to recognize the impact that our actions have on the ocean and its inhabitants. Over the past three decades, more than 20 million bottle caps and lids have been found during beach cleanups around the world, making it one of the top 5 deadliest ocean trash items for sea life.
At Club Med Cancun, we decided to take action and make a difference. Last year, we partnered with El Banco de Tapitas, a nonprofit organization that collects, stores, and recycles plastic lids of all kinds. Their mission being to generate economic resources to support different care programs for children diagnosed with cancer.
El Banco de Tapitas has collected around 800 tons of plastic taps and has provided support to more than 420 patients nationwide. By working together, we can make a real impact and help protect our oceans and the amazing creatures that call it home. Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day by taking action and supporting initiatives like El Banco de Tapitas. Together, we can create a healthier planet for generations to come.
Turks & Caicos reef fund partnership – Club Med Turkoise
In Partnership with Turks & Caicos Reef Fund, Club Med Turkoise has adopted a Coral ladder were we are growing critically endangered coral species and some of the most important reef building corals in the Caribbean and Tropical Atlantic.
Eventually these corals will be transported to the reef to integrate into building the coastal environment biodiversity.
Our vision
Developing a real eco-system in our resorts
At Club Med, we know that our planet’s resources are not infinite. We are aware of the growing impact of tourism on the environment. We think that local communities ought to be able to benefit from our business. And we see how our employees (G.Os & G.Es) are looking for meaning in their work.
An old commitment, an up-to-date approach
From 1950 to today, some key dates
§ 1950: birth of Club Méditerranée, initially a non-profit association
§ 1965: opening of the first permanent Village in Agadir (Morocco), a destination chosen for its beauty and hospitality, but also to contribute to the rebirth of a region that was devastated by the earthquake of 1960
§ 1973: construction of the first wastewater treatment plant in Mauritius at Pointe aux Canonniers
§ 1978: creation of the largest solar panel field in Europe at Club Med des Boucaniers, in Martinique
§ 1979: birth of the Club Med Foundation
§ 2005: creation of the Club Med sustainable development department
§ 2012: Valmorel, first mountain hotel in France to be certified HQE (High Environmental Quality)
§ 2013: first natural swimming pool in China, at Club Med in Guilin
§ 2019: launch of the Happy to Care scheme
What is the purpose of a CSR report?
Since 2007, Club Med has published a CSR report to comply with the growing and legitimate regulatory requirements for accountability, sometimes exceeding them, but also and above all in a spirit of sincerity towards its stakeholders and continuous progress. The commitments made and the actions described are always open to improvement, as is the way in which they are reported. Any comments or questions regarding the 2022 CSR Report are welcome and can be addressed to developpement-durable@clubmed.com
Celebrating The Earth Every Day
Learn more about our latest initiatives and see how we celebrate Earth Month
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Expert in dream locations, conscious of their fragility
To preserve our exceptional natural heritage
§ Certified sustainable vacations: 80% of our resorts are GREEN GLOBE certified, with a target of 100% by 2021
§ Concrete eco-commitments such as the elimination of single-use plastic, combatting food waste and the promotion of animal welfare
§ Activities to discover and protect nature
Pioneer in tourism, accelerator of local development
Share value locally
§ Charity at the heart of your vacations, with the Club Med Foundation: for example with "Friends around the world", children from local communities meet young GMs and learn from them
§ Support for local farmers and agroecology with the "Green Farmers" scheme
§ Respect for local hosts and support for the local economy such as prevention of child abuse in tourism with ECPAT
§ 75% of jobs are filled locally, local purchases being developed
Happy G.Os and G.Es make happy G.Ms
Offer more than a job – offer experiences, for self development and the forging of bonds for life
§ 100% of Chefs de Village come from internal promotion
§ 46% of management committees are women
§ 90% of Resorts have G.Os of at least 9 different nationalities
Discover our Eco-Chic resorts in North America
Our contribution to your eco-friendly vacation in Miches Playa Esmeralda:
✻ Minimization of single-use plastics - Reusable Glass Bottle
✻ Green Globe Certified
✻ Locally sourced coffee & cacao
✻ Sustainable Tourism
✻ Local Economic Boost
✻ Development for local Community
✻ Sustainable Uniforms
✻ Plant Nursery
Our contribution to your eco-friendly vacation in Québec Charlevoix:
✻ Minimization of single-use plastics - Reusable Glass Bottle
✻ Green Globe Certified
✻ Local Farming Partnerships
✻ Sustainable Tourism
✻ Local Economic Boost
✻ Heritage Preservation
✻ Sustainable Uniforms
✻ Solucycle, recycling system
Sustainable Reasons
To Visit Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda
Because at Club Med, we know that our planet’s resources are not infinite. We are aware of the growing impact of tourism on the environment. We think that local communities ought to be able to benefit from our business. And we see how our employees (G.Os & G.Es) are looking for meaning in their work.
Our contribution to your eco-friendly vacation:
✻ No single-use plastics - Reusable Glass Bottle
✻ Green Globe Certified
✻ Locally sourced coffee & cacao
✻ Sustainable Tourism
✻ Local Economic Boost
✻ Development for local Community
✻ Sustainable Uniforms
✻ Plant Nursery
Club Med’s commitment to sustainable tourism is built on solid foundations
§ 100% of the construction of our new resorts has been BREEAM eco-certified (or equivalent) since 2018
§ 46 Resorts certified Green Globe for their sustainable management (objective: 100% in 2021)
§ Over 20 Resorts awarded the Ecoleader label by TripAdvisor®
§ Discovery Tours by Club Med certified as ATR since 2017
Did You Know?
Born more than forty years ago, the Club Med Foundation is one of the oldest Foundations created by a company in France. As a pioneer of employee involvement and then customer involvement, it helps thousands of GOs and GEs to engage in solidarity projects.
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BREEAM
What is BREEAM certification?
Eco-certification of construction
Since 2018, Club Med has been committed to eco-certifying the construction of all of our new Resorts with BREEAM (or equivalent certification depending on the world region), one of the most recognized international and independent green building certifying bodies in the world which certifies the responsible design and construction of different types of buildings.
Additionally, in October 2017, Club Med's Construction and Sustainable Development teams worked with the BREEAM teams to create the first CLUB MED - BREEAM "Resort" eco-construction benchmark, the first standard specially for Resorts, which are specifically composed of several buildings spread over large spaces.
Green Globe Certification
Green Globe certification is one of the strictest international and independent certifications for sustainable tourism, and only awards establishments in the tourism sector who are committed to improving the environmental and social management of their business activity.
Eco-certification is granted by accredited bodies which ensures environmental and social best practices at those sites. More than 300 criteria are taken into account in the following areas:
♻ actions towards the economic and social development of the host region
♻ efficient water and energy management
♻ protection of biodiversity
♻ reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
♻ protection of air quality and noise management
♻ training teams and raising G.M. awareness of the need to conserve resources
♻ preservation and showcasing of local cultural heritage
80% of our Resorts are Green Globe certified, and we’re on our way to achieving our objective of 100% certification by 2021.
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ATR Certification
What is the ATR (Act for Responsible Tourism) label?
Certification of Club Med’s Discovery Tours
All of the Discovery Tours by Club Med have been awarded the Act for Responsible Tourism label since December 2017. ATR has a federation of French tour operators who wish to create their tours sustainably using a responsible approach, to support the development of the local economy and to preserve the environment.
An annual audit is carried out by the ECOCERT external organisation to ensure 16 commitment criteria are met, and which are divided into 3 areas: transparency, partnership and consistency.
EcoLeaders scheme by TripAdvisor®
What is the EcoLeaders scheme by TripAdvisor®?
Eco-friendly vacations as seen by TripAdvisor®
Over 20 Club Med Resorts have been recognised by TripAdvisor® for their eco-friendly best practices and have been awarded EcoLeader status.
Among other conditions, 7 ecological best practices are the minimum requirements for achieving TripAdvisor® EcoLeader status:
Monitoring of energy consumption regularly (at least once a quarter)
Over 75% of bulbs must be energy saving
There must be a towels and bed linen reuse scheme
At least 2 types of waste must be able to be recycled
Staff must be educated and trained about best ecological practices
Customers must be informed of the ecological actions implemented