Meliá recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the ninth consecutive year

Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.

Recognition & Ranking
- Included for the ninth consecutive year, underscoring long-term ESG leadership.
- Ranked in the Top 10% of global hotel companies in the Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines sector.
- Achieved a score of 77/100 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
- Positioned as the #1 hotel group in Europe and #3 globally, behind Asset World Corporation (Thailand) and Amadeus (Spain).

Key Achievements
- Perfect scores (100/100) in:
- Transparency & Reporting
- Materiality Analysis
- Tax Strategy & Governance
- Emissions Reduction Targets
- Biodiversity Impact Mitigation
- Significant improvements in:
- Supply chain management
- Waste and water management
- Human capital, human rights, and occupational health

Industry Context
- Out of 9,200 companies assessed, only 848 earned a place in the Yearbook.
- In the hospitality sector, 57 companies were evaluated, but only 6 selected worldwide.
- This recognition adds to Meliá’s inclusion in:
- TIME magazine’s “World’s Most Sustainable Companies”
- Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies”
- MERCO ESG ranking as sector leader

CEO Commentary
Gabriel Escarrer, President & CEO, emphasized that in a context of climate change, regulatory shifts, and talent shortages, this recognition validates Meliá’s commitment to measurable sustainability achievements and its responsibility to maximize positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

This milestone reinforces Meliá’s position as one of the world’s most responsible hospitality companies, consistently integrating ESG principles into its operations.