Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Socio-cultural
• Quality
• Health & Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Installing an Energy Recovery System at the desalination plant, almost doubling output with marginal power consumption increase.
• Commissioning underground tanks for rainwater harvesting.
• Recycling treated water for irrigation.
• Hot water production through Heat Exchange, using residual energy from generators.
• Using hot water from heat exchange for laundry drying.
• Power-Keys installed in all rooms and a request for re-use of towels and bed linen.
• Replacement of CFL bulbs with LED lighting.
• Complete halt of the usage of plastic straws and plastic bags.
• Avoidance of disposable cutlery.
• Refilling of bedroom and bathroom amenities containers.
• Withdrawal of disposable paper towels and drinks coasters.
• Introduction of least-impact erosion control with geotextile bags.
• Pilot project of natural mosquito control.

Social Achievements

• Supporting initiatives focused on vocational training and skills development.
• Supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of local communities.
• Supporting initiatives aimed at preserving local culture.
• Proactively supporting the recruitment and development of Maldivian nationals.
• Engaging local craftsmen and businessmen to enhance their living and provide guests with cultural interaction.
• Promoting diversity and equality on all levels of the business.

Governance Achievements

• Strict compliance with Maldives Labour Law and international regulations.
• Implementation of policies against child labor, sexual harassment, and exploitation.
• Prohibition of all forms of bribery.
• Due diligence in evaluating prospective contractors and suppliers to ensure effective anti-bribery programs.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decline of shark populations in the area.
• Water desalination plant being the single most power-consuming device on the island.
• Waste management in the Maldives.

Mitigation Strategies

• Baa Atoll Project (BAP) to counter the decline of shark populations.
• Installing an Energy Recovery System at the desalination plant.
• Rainwater harvesting.
• Recycling treated water for irrigation.
• Energy-efficient practices (LED lighting, power-keys, towel reuse).
• Waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Partnership agreements with neighboring inhabited islands for centralized waste disposal.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for fair trade and eco-certified suppliers
• Bulk buying to reduce packaging waste
• Preference for eco-friendly, biodegradable, recycled materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Tsunamis
• Floods
• Intense winds
• Rising sea levels

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Green Globe Certification Standard