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Ericeira Surf & Skate Sustainability Actions

Website accessibility compliance

Despomar SA. is committed to making the website Ericeira Surf & Skate available in compliance with Decree-Law No. 83/2018 of October 19, which transposes Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications. The Ericeira Surf & Skate website of Despomar SA. is fully compliant with Decree-Law No. 83/2018 of October 19.

Updated accessibility statement

This statement was updated on 24 September 2025. Automated evaluations were carried out on 24/09/2025 using AccessMonitor, with a Web Accessibility Practices Report (WCAG 2.1) showing a score of 9.3/10. The website has not yet been tested with users with disabilities.

Expanded omnichannel stores

The Despomar Group, in collaboration with Toogas, developed its online store projects, strengthening its digital presence in the market. Following the successful implementation of the first store, the partnership was expanded to include the creation and ongoing support of new ecommerce platforms, focusing on the continuous optimisation of functionalities and the enhancement of the user experience. The online stores developed in collaboration with Toogas provide a truly Omnichannel experience, integrating with the ERP and connecting to the POS systems of the physical stores.

Place-based sustainability model

ESC presented its holistic sustainable territorial development model, positioning surfing at the core of a place-based sustainability strategy aligned with the #SDGs and #ESG principles. Within this framework, sport-driven innovation acts as a systemic catalyst shaping a long-term vision for resilient coastal communities.

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Ocean and environmental monitoring

Ocean and environmental monitoring initiatives, powered by surf management projects, highlighted a robust citizen science and citizen innovation model embedded within the Reserve. By linking data collection, environmental awareness and responsible use, every user - surfer and non-surfer - is encouraged to act as a sustainability guardian, strengthening evidence-based coastal governance and ecosystem resilience.

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