We’re thrilled to announce some fantastic news — HBX Group has officially joined the IBEX® ESG Index, which highlights Spanish listed companies leading the way in sustainability and responsible business practices. 

With this achievement, we proudly become part of a select group of 48 companies recognised for their outstanding practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG). It’s a significant milestone that reflects the collective effort and dedication of our teams across the organisation. 

HBX Group joins the IBEX® ESG Index: a milestone in our sustainability journey 

The IBEX® ESG is an index created by Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME), the entity that manages the Spanish Stock Exchange. It serves as a benchmark that brings together listed companies demonstrating solid progress towards more sustainable business models. 

To be part of this index, companies must meet several requirements: 

• A strong ESG rating: evaluating how the company manages environmental, social, and governance factors — such as resource efficiency, equality and diversity policies, or business ethics. 

• Compliance with international standards: companies must align with the UN Global Compact Principles and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ensuring responsible conduct according to global best practices. 

• Transparency and continuous improvement: clear reporting on sustainability progress and an ongoing commitment to strengthening performance are essential. 

To qualify, companies must also be listed on the IBEX® 35 or IBEX® Medium Cap, and hold an ESG rating of C+ or above (on a scale from A+ to D-). The index is reviewed annually each September and updated in real time, reflecting which companies are maintaining and enhancing their sustainability performance. 

Our inclusion in the IBEX® ESG comes at a key moment, as we continue to consolidate sustainability as a central pillar of HBX Group’s strategy. Over the past year, we’ve made significant progress in integrating ESG principles across all areas of the company — combining innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. Key areas of action include: 

• Integrating sustainability into our operations and business decisions, ensuring balanced growth that considers environmental and social impact. 

• Promoting responsible tourism, by collaborating with partners and suppliers to expand the offering of sustainable accommodations and experiences. 

• Supporting local communities, driving projects that foster inclusion, volunteering, and sustainable economic development. 

• Strengthening a responsible corporate culture, based on transparency, diversity, innovation, and active employee engagement. 

These advances are complemented by initiatives such as our Sustainable Hotels programme and Sustainable Waves campaigns; the Sustainability Hub as a space for ESG collaboration and learning; the creation of our reporting framework and CSRD roadmap; ESG and modern slavery training for all employees; support for local communities through projects such as Think Big, focused on developing sustainable micro-destinations; and environmental initiatives like reforestation projects. 

This recognition reinforces our long-term commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business — creating long-term value for our partners, people, and communities, and contributing to a more sustainable travel industry. It’s an important achievement — and something we now have to maintain, continuing to work together to strengthen our sustainability journey.