Xcaret Group: Leading the Way in Sustainable Business Practices

Xcaret Group, based in Riviera Maya, has long been committed to sustainability. This commitment is not just about creating economic value, but also about ensuring sociocultural and environmental benefits. This approach ensures a harmonious balance between business growth, community wellbeing, and environmental preservation. The group's Sustainability Report 2023 highlights the various actions and programs that embody this commitment, demonstrating that sustainability is not just about specific projects, but a fundamental aspect of daily operations.

Xcaret Group's sustainability model is built on three pillars: People, Planet, and Prosperity. Each pillar is further divided into five themes, which are enhanced through innovation and guide the group's commitment to social, environmental, and economic prosperity. Iliana Rodríguez, Corporate Director of Sustainability and Institutional Dialogue, noted that gender equality has been a reality within the group since its inception. This is evidenced by the fact that women make up 42% of the executive team and have never experienced a pay gap.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The 2023 Sustainability Report highlighted several key actions:

• The Cultural Heritage Safeguarding Committee, unique to Xcaret Group, has made significant strides in preserving Mexico's cultural, material, and intangible heritage.
• Community programs have successfully promoted Mexican education and culture through guided tours, with over 289,000 public school students participating by 2023.
• The introduction of Mexican Sign Language has improved accessibility and inclusion in visitor care activities and key performances.
• The Internship Program, which targets university students across the country, has seen the participation of approximately 700 students in full-time professional practices.
• Xcaret Group's commitment to prosperity is evident in its supply chain practices: 93% of purchases are made from Mexican suppliers, and 73% of these suppliers are small businesses. Additionally, the group has reintroduced over 18 million sea turtles to their natural habitat.

CORAL REPRODUCTION AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Xcaret Group has also developed a research system for the reproduction of over 173,900 coral polyps, ensuring the long-term care of reefs. The group's nurseries have produced more than 3.8 million species of trees and plants, and over 4.1 million specimens have been planted in the Riviera Maya. The red macaw breeding program has successfully doubled the number of specimens in their natural habitats of Chiapas and Veracruz.