Happy to Care

In our Dominican Republic resorts, sustainability is a shared journey, led by the people who call it home. From greener resorts to eco-conscious stays and community-driven initiatives, local contributors are at the heart of the destination, shaping its future while keeping its spirit alive.​

Discover their stories and see how we care for the beauty of the Dominican Republic, together.

Protecting nature is part of every stay. Aware of our resorts’ delicate ecosystems, we work hand in hand with local experts to safeguard biodiversity. In the Dominican Republic, we partner with The Peregrine Fund to protect over 200 pairs of Ridgway’s hawks and with ProTortuga to help release more than 800 baby turtles and protect 1,400 sea turtle eggs.

Bringing you the best in fresh, sustainable quality; directly to your dining experience. Through our partnership with Agrisud, we support over 38 local farmers, delivering more than 3,200 lbs of fresh, locally grown produce each week. From farm to chef to your table, every bite supports the local community and the planet.

We nurture local talent and champion community-led initiatives that go beyond the resort experience; like our partnership with Fundación Solca, which empowers young girls in the Dominican Republic. This same commitment to local empowerment is reflected in our teams: today, 84% of our resort staff in the Dominican Republic are from the country, growing their skills and connecting with guests from around the world.

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

Our contribution to your eco-friendly vacation in Miches Playa Esmeralda:

• 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

Our contribution to your eco-friendly vacation in Québec Charlevoix:

• No single-use plastics - Reusable Glass Bottle
• Green Globe Certified
• Local Farming Partnerships
• Sustainable Tourism
• Local Economic Boost
• Heritage Preservation
• Sustainable Uniforms
• Solucycle, recycling system

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

• 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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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 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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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.

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