Sotogrande has unveiled a new sustainability plan in a bid to halve emissions and significantly reduce its consumption of water and electricity.
The luxury residential and tourism destination in San Roque spent two years developing its Sustainability Plan 2030, which covers environmental, social and economic goals.
The strategy introduces indicators that will allow Sotogrande SA to measure its progress and identify areas requiring further improvement.
By 2030, the company aims to:
- Reduce water consumption by 25%
- Cut energy consumption by 20%
- Reduce emissions by 50%
- Generate more than 60% of its energy from renewable sources
- Achieve a recycling rate of 65%
- Send less than 10% of its waste to landfill
Water consumption already down
Sotogrande’s report indicates that progress has already been made in some areas.
Water consumption during 2025 was approximately 23% lower than in 2023, putting the company close to its overall 2030 reduction target.
Electricity use also fell by 3% over the same period.
The resort has also substantially expanded its solar-energy infrastructure.
Its operational photovoltaic capacity increased from 330 kWp in 2024 to 890 kWp in 2025, representing growth of approximately 170%.
‘Sustainability has formed part of the way Sotogrande understands itself for decades,’ said marketing director Rita Jordao.
‘This plan allows us to organise that commitment, measure it and establish specific objectives so that we can continue improving and generate a positive impact on people and the territory.’
Environmental protection is one of four central pillars within the strategy, alongside people, economic prosperity and responsible governance.
The company said it would focus on resource efficiency, emissions reductions and biodiversity protection when managing the estate and developing new infrastructure.
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