Scope 1 Emissions
2022 Communication on Progress
FibraHotel
Published date
June 15, 2022
No. of questions
56
Supplemental files
Informe-Anual-FH-2021.pdfInforme-Anual-FH-2021.pdfInforme-Anual-FH-2021.pdfInforme-Anual-FH-2021.pdfInforme-Anual-FH-2021.pdfCEO Statement
Governance
Policies and Responsibilities
1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:
Optional commentOn the Integrated Annual Report Simon Galante annually states the sustainability results, he acknowledges the impacts and focuses on the commitments that FibraHotel has in order to mitigate the effects on people and the environment.2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a Human Rights (includes Labour Rights), Environment and Anti-curruption policies that state FibraHotel's commitment to each topic. The policies are publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a general and a supplier's code of conduct that enlists its priorities and commitments on each topic. The codes of conduct are publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a sustainability committee that is focused on the review, execution and continuous improvement of the company's ESG performance, including human rights, labour rights, environmental impact and performance and anti-corruption. The ESG executive committee has direct influence on FibraHotel development and decision-making.5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a sustainability committee that is focused on the review, execution and continuous improvement of the company's ESG performance, including human rights, labour rights, environmental impact and performance and anti-corruption. The ESG executive committee has direct influence on FibraHotel development and decision-making.Prevention
6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?
Optional commentFibraHotel and the business model are exposed to various factors with internal and external variables. Main risks are evaluated annually, updating the prevention and mitigation plans. The topics assessed include human rights, labour rights, environment and corruption. This year FibraHotel carried out a Humans Rights due diligence analysis where every risk related to work ethics (corruption, human rights and labour rights) was analyzed. Additionally, the company is performing a climate risk assessment in order to act thoroughly upon the company’s approach on climate.6.1. During the assessment of risk, which business relationships are reviewed?
7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?
Optional commentFibraHotel and the business model are exposed to various factors with internal and external variables. Main risks are evaluated annually, updating the prevention and mitigation plans. The topics assessed include human rights, labour rights, environment and corruption. This year FibraHotel carried out a Humans Rights due diligence analysis where every risk related to work ethics (corruption, human rights and labour rights) was analyzed. Additionally, the company is performing a climate risk assessment in order to act thoroughly upon the company’s approach on climate.Concerns and grievance mechanisms
8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a complaint line, which can be used by employees and all stakeholders to answer any concerns about the Code’s guidelines, as well as report any non-compliance detected. Complaints can be made anonymously by telephone or e-mail, and during the investigation process we ensure the guarantees of all parties. The complaint line is monitored by an independent external party.8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.
Optional commentFibraHotel has a complaint line, which can be used by employees and all stakeholders to answer any concerns about the Code’s guidelines, as well as report any non-compliance detected. Complaints can be made anonymously by telephone or e-mail, and during the investigation process we ensure the guarantees of all parties. The complaint line is monitored by an independent external party.9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a complaint line, which can be used by employees and all stakeholders to answer any concerns about the Code’s guidelines, as well as report any non-compliance detected. Complaints can be made anonymously by telephone or e-mail, and during the investigation process we ensure the guarantees of all parties. The complaint line is monitored by an independent external party.Lessons
10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
Executive Pay
11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?
Board Composition
12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:
13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:
Data Assurance
14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?
Human Rights
Materiality / Saliency
1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?
Optional commenti.Affectation to ways of life, insecurity ii.Sexual harassment from guests to workers iii.COVID-19 effects iv.Food wasteResponse
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
During the reporting period, a Human Rights due diligence assessment was carried out in order to identify the mayor risks related to FibraHotel’s working activity and chain value on the topic. The following process was implemented: 1. Add responsible business conduct into management policies and systems. 2. Identify and assess negative impacts on operations, supply chains, and business relationships. a. The following risks were considered material: i. Affectation to ways of life, insecurity ii. Sexual harassment from guests to workers iii. COVID-19 effects iv. Food waste 3. Stop, prevent and mitigate negative impacts: A prevention and mitigation plan was established in order to tackle the risks identified. Currently, we are implementing the plan.Labour
Commitment
1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?
Optional commentHumans Rights Policy available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:
Optional commentHumans Rights Policy available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/Prevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?
Optional commentOn the reporting period, FibraHotel reached its stakeholders to better understand and identify the human rights risks including labour rights to have a better understanding on the topic and how is it evolving within our company's activities.3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?
Optional commentFor FibraHotel it is of extreme importance that our collaborators know the company's policies regarding labour rights. Therefore, in the reporting period, a policy training was carried out where all the company's policies were explained and highlighted.4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?
Optional commentFor FibraHotel it is of extreme importance that our collaborators know the company's policies regarding labour rights. Therefore, in the reporting period, a policy training was carried out where all the company's policies were explained and highlighted. All the employees received the training.5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?
Performance
6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?
Optional commentEvery corporate employee is under the FibraHotelera S.C7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?
Optional commentEvery corporate employee is under the FibraHotelera S.C8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:
9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?
10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?
Optional commentAt a corporate level11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?
Optional commentAt a corporate levelResponse and Reporting
12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?
13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
During the reporting period, a Human Rights due diligence assessment was carried out (including Labour Rights) in order to identify the mayor risks related to FibraHotel’s working activity and chain value on the topic. The following process was implemented: 1. Add responsible business conduct into management policies and systems. 2. Identify and assess negative impacts on operations, supply chains, and business relationships. a. The following risks were considered material: i. Affectation to ways of life, insecurity ii. Sexual harassment from guests to workers iii. COVID-19 effects iv. Food waste 3. Stop, prevent and mitigate negative impacts: A prevention and mitigation plan was established in order to tackle the risks identified. Currently, we are implementing the plan. Additionally, corporate trainings were carried out in order to prevent any Labour Rights issues.Environment
Commitment
1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?
Optional commentEnvironmental and Climate Change Policy publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:
Optional commentEnvironmental and Climate Change Policy publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/Prevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?
Optional commentA climate risk assessment was carried out in order to visualize the direct impacts of our daily activities and to generate a prevention and mitigation plan. The plan yet to be publicly disclosed.3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?
Optional commentA climate risk assessment was carried out in order to visualize the direct impacts of our daily activities and to generate a prevention and mitigation plan. The plan yet to be publicly disclosed.4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?
5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?
Optional commentFibraHotel applies best environmental practices and technologies regarding water, waste management and energy use.Climate Action
6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?
Scope 2 Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions
7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?
8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?
Optional commentIn terms of infrastructure and development, we participated in the construction of a house for a low-income family, creating an alliance with Construyendo; a non-profit association that seeks to promote the solidarity of volunteers through construction projects. During the activity, we reinforced our knowledge about the impact that our chain value can have on the societies surrounding the hotels, the extent to which we can contribute to improving the quality of life of Mexican families and the different actions that can be carried out to reduce the gap between Mexican society. Moreover, we have analyzed and assessed climate related risks and are creating a prevention and mitigation plan to address the impacts.Energy / Resource Use
9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.
Optional commentWe are working on setting a target for renewable energy in the next following months.Technology
10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?
Sector-specific Questions
11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.
Sector-specific: Water
12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.
Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):
Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):
13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.
Overall Environment
21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
Electricity: > Turning off computers at the end of each work day. > Turning off office lights every time staff leaves even if it is temporary. > In cold places, open blinds to let in natural light and avoid the use of heating. > Verifying that room switches are off when not in use. > Validating departures of guests per week to be able to close and turn off empty floors. > Placing motion sensors in the collaborators’ dining room to turn off the lights. Gas: > Depending on the occupation, closing gas valves in the evenings on weekends. > Cleaning programs on kitchen burners. > Monthly scheduled cleaning and adjustments to heaters. > Temperature adjustments in hot water tanks. > Weekly review of pipeline regulators. We are also committed to using energy from renewable sources. We have different initiatives: > Supply changes from LP gas to natural gas where available. > Water heating pilot program from solar panels. > Water heating pilot with hydrogen. These measures for greater energy consumption efficiency and initiatives to use renewable energy we seek to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in our hotel portfolio.Anti-corruption
Commitment
1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a specific policy regarding corruption activities; publicly available at anti-corruption policy, publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?
Optional commentFibraHotel has a specific policy regarding corruption activities; publicly available at anti-corruption policy, publicly available at https://www.fibrahotel.mx/eng/policies/Prevention
3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?
Optional commentDuring the reporting year, corporate trainings were carried out in order to prevent any corruption issues. The main topics covered on the trainings were: conflicts of interest, political contributions, gifts, donation, competition, purchases, safeguarding information, accountability, culture of compliance and anti-curruption.3.1. How often is such training provided?
4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?
Response and Reporting
5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.
6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?
7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
During the reporting year, corporate trainings were carried out in order to prevent any corruption issues. The main topics covered on the trainings were: conflicts of interest, political contributions, gifts, donation, competition, purchases, safeguarding information, accountability, culture of compliance and anti-curruption. Additionally, in any case of corruption, any person who identifies or suspects a violation of this policy has an obligation to report it; a complaint line is available that allows anonymity. The process of analysis of any case is guaranteed for the parties, with the participation of the necessary managers and internal bodies. One may be penalized or reprimanded for reporting in good faith an act contrary to this policy. FibraHotel promotes a culture of ethics and integrity and encourages everyone to identify any act of corruption without fear of reprisals. Finally, if any person intentionally overlooks an act of corruption and does not report the case, or hinders the investigation processes, it is recognized that he/she is incurring in a fault and will be sanctioned.