We are B Corp | SLEEP'N Atocha | Madrid

We are a human and committed team that works to promote a new, more sustainable and more conscious tourism. We can proudly say that we are B Corp in Spain’s first accommodation and the second in Europe, which certifies our compliance with the highest standards in terms of social and environmental performance, transparency and corporate responsibility.

We aim to contribute to improving our environment by putting the people and the planet at the centre. But we cannot do it alone. We need to work hand in hand with our suppliers, partners and customers. For this reason, we believe it is important to remember each guest crossing the SLEEP’N Atocha threshold is changing the world with us.

Team and organization

At SLEEP’N we want a fairer and more humane world, and we know that to achieve this we have to start by improving ourselves.

Clients and society

We work together with our suppliers, partners, customers and community in a collaborative, inclusive and ‘glocal’ spirit.

Climate emergency

It is our ambition to reverse climate emergency by contributing to improving our environment. The planet is everyone’s home and time is running out.

Team and organization

In our bylaws, we include our socio-environmental commitment and purpose, and measure the progress of our performance.
We take great care of our facilities and day-to-day procedures in order to maximize job safety.
We conduct sustainability awareness trainings and activities for our team, so that they understand our needs and motivations and get involved in our purpose.
Thanks to the Down Syndrome Foundation we offer the opportunity to work to people with intellectual disabilities (currently 10% of the staff).
75% of our middle managers are women.
Certificate of good practice: half of the receptionists currently employed have previously completed an internship through their university.
All staff have permanent contracts.
We have monthly time schedules and facilitate work conciliation.
100 % of our staff has a fixed and a variable salary.
More than 90 % of our employees are “satisfied” or “committed”.

We are transparent. These and other actions are included in our public policies: Documentation, Report 2022, Report 2023.

Clients and society

We are an official member of “The Code. Org – We protect children from Sex Tourism” and have signed the commitment to comply with the criteria of the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.
We give priority to local products and services, aiming to foster the local economy, promote the authenticity of the region and reduce the negative impacts of goods transport. Visit our SHOPP’N catalogue.
90% of the of sold goods’ cost was incurred in Spain, with national citizens or with companies registered in the country.
92% of our suppliers are local (less than 80 km away).
We prioritize the recruitment of local staff and, as far as possible, people at risk of social exclusion. We also give priority to companies that make an effort to do the same.
We encourage respect for and promotion of local culture, architectural, natural and artistic heritage, history and local customs by recommending activities and services in Madrid, and collaborating with our closest neighbours. Discover Madrid.
We refurbished a hostel from 1950. Here the before and after.
We prioritize wellness and health. Learn more here.
Donations we make on a monthly basis:
- 200€ Food Bank.
- Around €1000 Reforesta for the reforestation of the community of Madrid.
- 50€ Refugees CEAR.
- 50€ International cooperation.
- Donations of material to give a second life to the association ReUtilízame.

We are transparent. These and other actions are included in our public policies: Documentation, Report 2022, Report 2023.

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Environment and climate emergency

We are a CO2-neutral building (ZEROCO2 Certification). Since 2019. Reports 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Compensation 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Learn more here
The energy we use is 100% renewable (cye-energia).
We are committed to Circular Economy and the 3R model: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (dual use decoration, bulk products…). Learn more here.
We prioritize the purchase of products with the lowest environmental impact in their manufacture, use, disposal, which are recycled or recyclable, with fair trade labels and others (FSC, MSC …), with minimum packaging.
Our materials, a domotic system and specific technology are at the service of efficiency and energy saving. As a result, our consumption of water, gas or electricity is below the European average according to the levels proposed by Travelife.
We collaborate with Surrey University research in Guildford, England, on a project to raise awareness and save water in showers.
Toxic-free cleaning product versus covid-19.
We manage the entry and exit of food efficiently with FIFO analysis.
We reduce the use of plastics and favour glass.
We do not have any animals, we do not sell tickets, nor do we provide information about shows where animals are injured, killed or forced to practice behaviours far from their nature (zoos, aquariums, bullfights…) (World Animal Protection).
We donate €5 to the Reforesta association for tree planting if the client waives the room cleaning service. We have planted more than 900 trees since 2018.
On our computers, we use the search engine Ecosia, which donates 80% of its income to reforestation-related NGOs around the world. They have already managed to plant 100 million trees.
We support sustainable transport and mobility in Madrid (scooters/motorcycles/electric cars, BiciMad, underground, train…).
We provide our employees’ uniforms with the ability to purify the air while they are worn, creating a positive impact on the environment and on people. Certificate
In the following link you will find building energy consumption and annual targets for 2022 and 2023