The headquarters of Davines Group is a carbon-neutral, sustainable building
The Davines Group is redefining the business world through a visionary model that generates a positive impact, enabling its spa partners to embrace initiatives that make the world a better place.
With its focus on ethical trading and sustainability, the group is committed to meeting some of the most testing environmental standards in the world, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The company and its three brands – Comfort Zone / Skin Regimen skin care and Davines hair care – is also a certified B Corporation, and has been recognised as a “Best For Environment” Honoree, which have deeply influenced their sustainbility objectives and report.
Global culture shift B Corps – businesses that balance profit and purpose to meet the highest standards of environmental and social performance – are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build more inclusive and sustainable economies.
“Being a B Corp constantly inspires and motivates us to improve the way we create products, do business and give back to the community,” says president and founder, Davide Bollati. “The influence of the B Corp movement has expanded far beyond just us, inspiring our suppliers and partners to join the movement and engaging with spa businesses and consumers who care about the future of the planet.
“More and more spas want to be sustainable,” says Bollati, “but don’t necessarily know how. The B Corp certification standards are a great reference in terms of inspiration and education, while also having a very practical side.
“This is important, because consumers are increasingly making buying decisions based on ethical and environmental considerations.”
Fully carbon neutral In 2019, Davines Group’s B Corp status was re-certified, with the business increasing its score to 117.4 – out of a maximum of 200 – up from 99 in 2016.
This was as a result of a wide range of commitments, including all its offices around the world becoming carbon neutral, sourcing 100 per cent of energy at the Italian headquarters from renewables and offsetting energy consumed by manufacturing through a collaboration with EthioTrees.
This social and environmental non-profit is dedicated to regenerating the soil and forests of Ethiopia, as well as helping farmers and communities gain access to drinking water.
Meaningful changes Davines Group initiatives include reducing the use of plastic in packaging, the adoption of carbon neutral manufacturing and encouraging suppliers to adhere to sustainability practices.
The company also supports a number of projects, such as I Sustain Beauty, a global campaign supporting initiatives that create positive social, artistic and environmental impact.
Since 2014, over 240 projects have been started around the world, including sustainable agriculture to protect pollinators and the maintenance of greenways for sustainable mobility.
Ethio Trees: beyond offsetting
Through the partnership with this non-profit, the Davines Group contributes to environmental and social change in the Tembien Highlands, Ethiopia
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Editor's letter: Time to shine
As spas reach peak revenues, now’s the time for our industry to act as a catalyst in working out how we measure the impact of an experience and the ‘return on wellness’ says Spa Business' editor Katie Barnes
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The headquarters of Davines Group is a carbon-neutral, sustainable building
The Davines Group is redefining the business world through a visionary model that generates a positive impact, enabling its spa partners to embrace initiatives that make the world a better place.
With its focus on ethical trading and sustainability, the group is committed to meeting some of the most testing environmental standards in the world, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The company and its three brands – Comfort Zone / Skin Regimen skin care and Davines hair care – is also a certified B Corporation, and has been recognised as a “Best For Environment” Honoree, which have deeply influenced their sustainbility objectives and report.
Global culture shift B Corps – businesses that balance profit and purpose to meet the highest standards of environmental and social performance – are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build more inclusive and sustainable economies.
“Being a B Corp constantly inspires and motivates us to improve the way we create products, do business and give back to the community,” says president and founder, Davide Bollati. “The influence of the B Corp movement has expanded far beyond just us, inspiring our suppliers and partners to join the movement and engaging with spa businesses and consumers who care about the future of the planet.
“More and more spas want to be sustainable,” says Bollati, “but don’t necessarily know how. The B Corp certification standards are a great reference in terms of inspiration and education, while also having a very practical side.
“This is important, because consumers are increasingly making buying decisions based on ethical and environmental considerations.”
Fully carbon neutral In 2019, Davines Group’s B Corp status was re-certified, with the business increasing its score to 117.4 – out of a maximum of 200 – up from 99 in 2016.
This was as a result of a wide range of commitments, including all its offices around the world becoming carbon neutral, sourcing 100 per cent of energy at the Italian headquarters from renewables and offsetting energy consumed by manufacturing through a collaboration with EthioTrees.
This social and environmental non-profit is dedicated to regenerating the soil and forests of Ethiopia, as well as helping farmers and communities gain access to drinking water.
Meaningful changes Davines Group initiatives include reducing the use of plastic in packaging, the adoption of carbon neutral manufacturing and encouraging suppliers to adhere to sustainability practices.
The company also supports a number of projects, such as I Sustain Beauty, a global campaign supporting initiatives that create positive social, artistic and environmental impact.
Since 2014, over 240 projects have been started around the world, including sustainable agriculture to protect pollinators and the maintenance of greenways for sustainable mobility.
Ethio Trees: beyond offsetting
Through the partnership with this non-profit, the Davines Group contributes to environmental and social change in the Tembien Highlands, Ethiopia
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2020 issue 1
Editor's letter: Time to shine
As spas reach peak revenues, now’s the time for our industry to act as a catalyst in working out how we measure the impact of an experience and the ‘return on wellness’ says Spa Business' editor Katie Barnes
Promotional feature: TechnoAlpin
If you want to deliver a hot and cold experience as part of your wellness programme, adding a snowroom will introduce a delightful and more gentle form of cold therapy, as Sara Brenninger explains
Trends: Spa Foresight™
Climate emergency, gen alpha and brain optimisation are among Spa Business’ latest trend predictions
Promotional feature: The Wellness
Investing in children’s facilities gives a spa and wellness offering a competitive edge, as well as helping the next generation achieve their potential, explains Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of industry design and consultancy practice, The Wellness
Promotional feature: RKF Luxury Linen
As a symbol of luxury, innovation and quality in the world of spa and hospitality, much of RKF Luxury Linen’s success comes from its highly client-centric design process, says CEO Riadh Bouaziz
Design: Heat of the moment
From giant golden eggs and converted ski lifts to rustic, hand-crafted huts, we showcase the latest in heat experience design and innovations
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€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
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