# How the Implementation of BREEAM in Hotels Could Help to Achieve the SDGs
## 5 Conclusions  
This study represents a major advancement in the success of the 2030 Agenda and reflects the impact that tourism and the hotel sector have in its achievement. We provide initial insights into the benefits that the BREEAM energy certificate, applied in hotels, may offer to successfully accomplish the SDGs. We found that the certificate contributes to the achievement of 9 of the 17 SDGs proposed by the 2030 Agenda. Nevertheless, the contribution to SDG 14, proposed by the UNWTO, has not been demonstrated through the case studies presented here since this objective focuses on unviable marine resources at our hotels. Despite the absence of studies regarding the impact of sustainable hotels on achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda, this article demonstrates that an adequate touristic and hospitality approach can generate promising and substantial results in accomplishing SDGs. The current research allows the hospitality industry to better position itself and its role in the sustainable tourism field in the 2030 Agenda; however, it presents some limitations. The case studies employed in this article were not able to confirm any contribution to eight of the SDGs, including: 1, No poverty; 2, Zero hunger; 4, Quality education; 5, Gender equality; 10, Reduced inequalities; 14, Life below water; 16, Peace, justice and strong institutions; and 17, Partnerships for the goals. Some of these goals may not be related to the hospitality industry and contribution to their achievement may not be possible. On the other hand, others, such as goals 5 and 10, can be addressed by the hospitality industry and could make a positive impact on the 2030 Agenda. Hence, further research focused on all types of sustainable hotels, including coastal hotels, and their contributions will be necessary to delve into this field and provide more data pertaining to which SDGs are most influenced by the sustainable hotel industry. Additionally, further research examining the reduction of energy consumption for rehabilitated buildings will help hoteliers improve their existing hotels in a more sustainable approach. Finally, data of social perception towards green hotels will be beneficial in confronting global climate change and contribute to sustainable tourism.  
Hotels play a major role in sustainable tourism. The current paper reveals the adaptations that hotels can make to obtain a high BREEAM score, which contributes to a number of SDGs. This innovative approach demonstrates the use of a BREEAM certificate as a tool for hotelers and hospitality stakeholders to directly and indirectly fulfill 9 of the 17 SDGs and place them in a favorable position to confront the 2030 Agenda. Further research is needed to explore how hotels may contribute to the unexplored SDGs of this study.  
Conceptualization, M.M.S.-B., R.E.H.F. and P.T.-T.; methodology, M.M.S.-B.; software, M.M.S.-B.; validation, M.M.S.-B., R.E.H.F., P.C.-C. and P.T.-T.; formal analysis, M.M.S.-B.; investigation, M.M.S.-B., R.E.H.F. and P.T.-T.; resources, M.M.S.-B., R.E.H.F. and P.T.-T.; data curation, M.M.S.-B.; writing--original draft preparation, M.M.S.-B.; writing--review and editing, M.M.S.-B.; visualization, M.M.S.-B.; supervision, R.E.H.F. and P.T.-T.; project administration, R.E.H.F.; funding acquisition, R.E.H.F. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
This work was supported for publication by the \"Conselleria de Innovacion, Universidades, Ciencia y Sociedad Digital\" of the Generalitat Valenciana. The authors would like to also thank the INEGRAF association.  
The authors declare no conflict of interest.