Five Palafrugell Companies Recognized for Social Responsibility

The businesses are honored for their quality employment, equality, inclusion, and community commitment practices at the sixth regional conference.

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Five companies from Palafrugell have been recognized as Socially Responsible Companies of Baix Empordà at the sixth regional conference held in Torroella de Montgrí. The distinguished businesses are Recutrans, the Hospital Veterinari Costa Brava, Aparthotel Arrels d’Empordà, Can Mascort Eco Hotel, and Centre de Jardineria Can Montes.

These five local companies are among the 24 businesses in the region awarded for their good practices in dignified work, equal opportunities, inclusion, and community commitment. The conference, organized by the Consell Comarcal del Baix Empordà and the Taula Comarcal de Promoció Econòmica, recognized companies from eleven municipalities.
The event, held at the Espai Ter in Torroella de Montgrí, honored companies in four areas: dignified work and labor conditions, gender equality, inclusion and diversity, and collaboration and community commitment. The awarded companies received a diploma and a wooden trophy made by the local company Fustik.
Recutrans was recognized for salary improvements, additional vacation days, and flexible working hours. The Centre Veterinari Costa Brava was distinguished for promoting female talent and equal opportunities. Aparthotel Arrels d’Empordà and Can Mascort Eco Hotel were awarded for their labor inclusion of people with disabilities, in collaboration with the Fundació TRESC in the case of the aparthotel.
The Centre de Jardineria Can Montes received the distinction for its involvement in socio-labor insertion, promoting inclusive hiring and offering practical training to young people in collaboration with educational centers and social entities.
This regional initiative aims to foster business models that incorporate labor quality, equality, inclusion, and collaboration with the environment. The Ajuntament de Palafrugell is part of the Taula Comarcal de Promoció Econòmica and collaborates in this initiative to strengthen the relationship between administrations and the business sector.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Palafrugell (05/11/2026)