Pacific Beachcomber Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:70% (The Brando)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy use for air conditioning by over 80% through SWAC technology at The Brando and InterContinental Bora Bora.
- 72% of waste diverted from landfills at The Brando through recycling and composting.
- 70% of The Brando's energy needs met by solar energy, with potential for 100% using coconut biodiesel.
Social Achievements
- 80% of The Brando's staff are Polynesian.
- Ongoing sustainability trainings for local staff.
- Support for local businesses through sourcing of supplies and ingredients.
Governance Achievements
- The Brando achieved LEED Platinum Certification.
- The Brando received five consecutive Gold Turtle Awards for waste management.
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Eliminate all plastic water bottles at The Brando by 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Operating sustainably in a remote island environment.
- Minimizing the environmental impact of tourism.
- Balancing economic development with environmental protection.
Mitigation Strategies
- Pioneering SWAC technology.
- Implementing comprehensive recycling and waste management programs.
- Utilizing renewable energy sources.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing locally-sourced goods
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of sustainable tourism practices
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: LEED
Certifications: LEED Platinum (The Brando)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SWAC technology
Awards & Recognition
- 2019 Eco-Organization Award (The Brando-Tetiaroa Society)
- 2019 Climate Action Award Finalist (The Brando)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:25,692 metric tons of CO2e (2023) (excluding international transport)
Renewable Energy Share:70% at The Brando
Water Consumption:348,577 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:1,114 metric tons (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Nature & Culture
- People
Environmental Achievements
- 1600 metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided each year through the SWAC system
- 28% reduction of water consumption per customer per day between 2021 and 2023
- 12.23% reduction in waste generated per guest per night
- 480 metric tons of waste diverted from landfills by 2023
- 70% of electricity at The Brando is renewable
Social Achievements
- 306 volunteers contributed 420 hours of volunteer work
- 13,770 bars of soap collected and recycled (IHG properties)
- 67% brand engagement rate
- 70% of our employees feel fulfilled at work
- 81% of our employees feel that their company acts in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
Governance Achievements
- AFNOR RSE ENGAGE confirmed 2023
- Implementation of a CSR criterion in requests for proposals (25% of total budget)
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions by 2025
- Improving the energy efficiency of buildings by 2025
- Maximizing the share of renewable energy sources by 2025
- Optimizing water and resource management by 2025
- Creating the 1st carbon offset program in French Polynesia by 2025
- Remove single-use plastic from the customer experience by 2025
- Reduce, recycle & recover waste by 2025
- Limit food waste by 2025
- Raise awareness on & involve employees in waste sorting by 2025
- Implement waste composting by 2025
- Establish partnerships with committed associations by 2025
- Limiting impact on local biodiversity by 2025
- Helping to restore & protect natural areas and ecosystems by 2025
- Informing, training and mobilizing stakeholders on biodiversity protection by 2025
- Preventing & actively fighting against invasive species by 2025
- Sponsoring non-profit projects & developing awareness programs by 2025
- Guarantee respect for socio-cultural authenticity by 2025
- Promote local culture & traditions through innovative activities and experiences by 2025
- Promote local, sustainable craftsmanship by 2025
- Develop new partnerships with local cultural stakeholders by 2025
- Develop & strengthen local presence by organizing CSR events by 2025
- Implement a responsible purchasing policy and increase local sourcing by 2025
- Involvement in local & international communities by 2025
- Promoting professional parity & equality by 2025
- Ensuring health & safety at work by 2025
- Developing employees’ skills by 2025
- Strengthening well-being at work & the employer brand by 2025
- Involving employees in the CSR conversation by 2025
- Building a network of sustainable CSR advisers by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Waste management challenges in French Polynesia due to the scattered and remote nature of the islands
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Reducing carbon emissions across all scopes of activity
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing various waste reduction initiatives (eliminating single-use plastics, recycling, composting)
- Increasing the use of renewable energies (solar panels)
- Improving energy efficiency of buildings
- Optimizing water and resource management
- Creating a carbon offset program in French Polynesia
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Inclusion of a CSR criterion in requests for proposals (25% of total budget)
- Creation of a questionnaire dedicated to responsible purchasing
- Creation of an ethical charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, EarthCheck
Certifications: LEED Platinum (The Brando), Earth Check Platinum, Bio Pasifika (InterContinental® Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa), AFNOR RSE ENGAGE
Third-party Assurance: AFNOR
Awards & Recognition
- Tortue de Bronze - FENUA MA 2022
- Tortue d’Argent - FENUA MA 2023
- Journey To Tomorrow Award Gold 2023
- Label Pavillon bleu 2022 & 2023
- Label Bio Pasifika
- Tortue d’Or - FENUA MA 2022 et 2023
- Earth Check Platinum 2022 & 2023
- Earth Check Gold 2022 & 2023