Sri Lanka has a natural heritage of a high biodiversity with broad climatic, floristic and faunal zones with one of the highest numbers of plants and animal species per unit area, including many that are endemic to the region. Similarly, the Maldives has an equally impressive natural heritage of marine biodiversity with a diversity ranging from corals, molluscs and sharks, to whales and turtles.
Protecting our Natural Heritage
We believe that biodiversity is humanity’s lifeline and conserving it ensures it stays that way. Our approach involves fostering mutual respect between humanity and nature, striving for a balance that benefits both our planet and future generations.
The ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ Journey
We're committed to reducing waste throughout our operations and embracing a circular economy model across our value chain. This means we measure and drive waste reduction, divert waste from landfills, increase recycling, reduce single-use plastic, and address waste-related risks. We collaborate with partners to transition towards closed-loop solutions, where resources are reused or recycled.
We work closely with both local and national waste vendors and recyclers to find the most sustainable solutions for our hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Our Journey to Zero Plastic
Since 2020, we've been dedicated to eliminating single-use guest-facing plastics. We aim to rid all guest spaces of these plastics by 2030, driven by our deep concern for environmental issues like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and microplastic contamination in our ecosystems.
Our approach has been strategic, targeting significant contributors to single-use plastic consumption. Since 2020, we've successfully eliminated 65% of these plastics from our operations.
Powering the Future
Our journey towards good, clean energy began with an internal review of our energy usage, helping us set specific local targets. Our next step was to align our targets with industry standards, so we partnered with EarthCheck Pte Ltd. for a comprehensive analysis aimed at systematically reducing our current footprint, benchmarking against industry standards and regional leaders.
More Responsible Water Practices
We're deeply committed to responsible water stewardship. Our strategy includes investing in cutting-edge technology to enhance water efficiency throughout our operations. We run regular awareness programmes for both guests and our colleagues, aimed at promoting responsible water consumption. Additionally, we actively engage in water recycling and reusing practices.One of our key focuses is on harvesting rainwater and safeguarding the water bodies surrounding our hotels and resorts.
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