Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Heritage
Environmental Achievements
- Implementation of 'Stay for Good' program incorporating sustainability into operations and guest experience
- Reforestation through 'Greening Communities' and 'Mangrove Reforestation' programs
- Efficient operations certified by leading travel and tourism industry companies ensuring compliance with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Social Achievements
- Empowering associates through a sustainable workplace
- Raising awareness and taking action against sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the tourism sector
- Offering employment and training to local populations
- Supporting local educational institutions
- 'Al rescate' program of food donation to nearby communities
Governance Achievements
- Prudent, ethical, and responsible governance approach with internal and external participation and engagement
- External benchmarking and certifications
- Transparent reporting since 2006
- Compliance with all international human rights statutes and labor laws
- Ensuring no participation in corruption
- Promotion of materials from sustainable accredited sources with similar code of conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing negative operational impacts of global tourism
Mitigation Strategies
- Applying a Sustainable Management System to ensure a sustainable tourist destination
- Strengthening business, complying with local laws and regulations, and adhering to international standards
- Aligning efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Promotion of materials from sustainable accredited sources with a similar code of conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)