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- Recognition for excellence in sustainability: Amendoeiras House is proud to be one of the tourism businesses in Portugal recognised by Turismo de Portugal through the Tourism Sustainability Reports for 2022, 2023 and 2024 (with the 2025 report submitted in 2026). We also hold the ECOX Spot PRO Sustainable Cleaning Certificate. These distinctions demonstrate our commitment to sustainable practices and have earned us the prestigious “Engaged ESG” trophies and seals.
- 2023 Sustainability Report by the Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Portugal).
- Carbon Footprint in 2025: Total emissions: 2.1 tCO₂e; emissions per guest: 5.468 kgCO₂e (food 37%, energy 42%, waste 14%, etc.), calculated using the Biosphere Calculator;
- Free bicycles and trekking in the surrounding area. We have created a map for a hiking and cycling route, the “Caminho de Coalhos”, a route of indescribable beauty, crossed by the Fernão Dias stream at two points (available at reception);
- Chemical-free saltwater swimming pool;
- Guests are encouraged to separate organic (biodegradable) waste from inorganic waste, supported by an illustrative poster, and to place organic waste in the compost bin located in the organic garden, which is efficiently irrigated using drip irrigation systems;
- Breakfast is preferably served using local and regional products. The kitchen is equipped with recycling containers and information on recycling methods;
- The vineyard, garden and surrounding areas are herbicide-free. Pine bark and magnolia leaves are used to retain moisture. The grass is mowed, creating organic matter, and irrigation is carried out using drip irrigation;
- Turtle doves and greenfinches nest in the property's trees. Signage next to the plants provides information about their scientific names;
- Guests are invited to participate in the grape harvest, tread the grapes in the winery's vat and join a convivial lunch with members of the local community involved in the harvest. Amendoeiras House wine tastings are also offered;
- Green energy supported by six photovoltaic panels and one solar panel for hot-water heating. Interior and exterior lighting uses LED technology, while interior light fittings are equipped with timers and timer switches to improve energy efficiency. The property has energy-efficient A+ windows;
- An energy consumption monitor is used to raise guests' awareness of reducing energy consumption. Guests whose consumption is below average are rewarded with a discount on their next direct booking with us;
- Air-conditioning power controllers are activated when windows are opened;
- Flow-reducing taps throughout the property. Wastewater is connected to the public sewage network;
- Several QR codes are available at reception to progressively eliminate paper flyers;
- “Say no to plastic”: exclusive use of glass cups, water bottles and dispensers for shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap and dishwashing detergent.
- Partnership with ECOX: use of bulk, environmentally friendly detergents produced using ecological processes. Awarded the ECOX Spot PRO Sustainable Cleaning Certificate;
- We have a used cooking oil collection container, with the used oil sent to ECOX to be regenerated into environmentally friendly detergents;
- “Plastic for a Plant”: each plastic container brought by guests is reused as a planter for aromatic herbs in our garden.
- Partnerships with Associação Envolvente, Doar com o Coração and Associação de Patudos Solidários, within our local area, for the sharing and donation of goods such as clothing, toys, food and animal feed, donated by our guests and Amendoeiras House. We also maintain partnerships with Leigos para o Desenvolvimento and Arrisca de Açores;
- Support for the collection of donated goods in hypermarkets;
- Support for local businesses and small producers. We encourage guests to purchase from businesses and producers in our local area, with information available in our guest information book and on social media;
- Permanent exhibition of local handicrafts at the property. Access to information about the municipality of Abrantes and the surrounding region is available through QR codes at reception;
- Workshops with students from the local primary school and scouts from groups in our local area, including a Marine Life Workshop, Nature Conservation Workshop, SDG Workshop, UN SDG board game and Organic Farming Workshop.
- Amendoeiras House is one of the tourism businesses recognised by Turismo de Portugal through the Tourism Sustainability Reports for 2022, 2023 and 2024;
-Public recognition in Sintra, with the presentation of the “Sustainability Engaged 2022” trophy and seal;
- Public recognition at BTL 2024, with the presentation of the “Sustainability Engaged 2023” trophy and seal;
- Public recognition at the Champalimaud Foundation in 2025, with the presentation of the “Engaged 2024” trophy and seal;
- 2023 Sustainability Reporting and Report by the Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Portugal);
- In 2021, we became the first tourism establishment in the Médio Tejo region to receive the Biosphere Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Certification, based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- We were the first tourist accommodation in Médio Tejo to be awarded Booking.com's Sustainable Travel level 3 badge;
- We received an Honourable Mention from Sociedade Ponto Verde in the “Junta-te ao Gervádio 2025 – Many RRR: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” initiative;
- Partnership with Inature;
- Estrela agent for the N2 Route;
- Participation in the Local SDG project;
- Participation in community initiatives with the Municipality of Abrantes;
- Participation in BTL 2025 at the invitation of Inature;
- Participation in BTL 2024 at the invitation of Rota N2 and Inature;
- Participation in BTL 2023 at the invitation of Rota N2;
- Participation in BTL 2022 at the invitation of Inature.
For more detailed information, please refer to our Sustainability Action Plan 2025/2028:
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