Meli? Hotels International has been named the most sustainable hotel company in Europe and second worldwide in the World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies 2025 list, published by the prestigious TIME magazine in collaboration with data analytics firm Statista. This is an important recognition that confirms the company’s strategic commitment to sustainable development in the global hotel industry.
Meli? is also among the top 20 Spanish companies in this index, which highlights the organizations with the most substantial progress and commitment in the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) areas.
4-stage assessment of 5,000 companies
The ranking was based on a rigorous four-stage methodology, assessing over 5,000 leading companies worldwide based on more than 20 key performance indicators. Elements taken into account include:
Participation in initiatives such as the UN Global Compact.
Commitment to Science Based Targets.
Inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.
Quality and transparency of ESG reporting, in line with international standards such as GRI, SASB and TCFD.
Commitment that permeates the entire business model.
Meli?’s Chairman and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer, said:
“Our inclusion in this list reflects our deep and holistic commitment to sustainability. We do not see it as a separate function, but as a fundamental principle that guides all our decisions. This recognition encourages us to continue promoting a more sustainable, resilient and transformative hotel model that responds to global challenges.”
Consistent ESG Awards
This award adds to a series of recognitions that reinforce Meli?’s position as a leading force in the sustainable transformation of hospitality. Among others:
Ranked as the 3rd most sustainable tourism company in the world by S&P Global.
It is the most sustainable hotel group in Spain, according to the Merco ESG Responsibility Index.
A strong message for the tourism of the future
Meli?’s presence at the center of the most sustainable companies in the world, with awards both nationally and internationally, sends a clear message to the global hotel and tourism sector. It is not only about corporate responsibility, but also about integrating sustainability into business strategy and creating value for local ecosystems and societies.
The award from TIME in collaboration with Statista takes on even greater significance, as it establishes Meli? as a global benchmark for aligning the tourism product with the principles of environmental protection, social contribution, and good governance.
At a time when the tourism industry is facing challenges such as the climate crisis, the need for an energy transition, and travelers’ demand for more responsible choices, such distinctions act as a roadmap for the future of the sector. Meli?, with a consistent strategy and substantive actions, is showing the way.
