Climate Change Data

Royal Palms Beach Hotel

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2418.71 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Employee well-being
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Started a solar hot water project to reduce electricity consumption
  • Implemented waste management and recycling programs
  • Calculated carbon footprint (2418.71 tCO2eq/year)

Social Achievements

  • Renovated the Premature Baby Unit of Nagoda General Hospital
  • Organized several trainings for executive and supervisory staff to develop leadership skills
  • Organized various staff events (New Year celebrations, Vesak lantern competition, staff trips)
  • Conducted staff eye clinic
  • Organized educational tours for school and university students
  • Organized a blood donation campaign

Governance Achievements

  • Full compliance with the Code of Best Practices on Corporate Governance
  • Established a Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee, and Related Party Transactions Review Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Becoming carbon neutral by 2018

Environmental Challenges

  • Intense competition due to increased hotel room capacity in the region
  • Changing needs of guests (e.g., millennials, budget travelers)
  • Rapid expansion of the informal tourist sector (tax evasion, poor HR practices, unfair competition)
  • Issues with 'Beach Boys' (illegal activities, threats to guest safety)
  • Retaining staff due to tourism growth and increasing cost of living
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a careful pricing strategy and focusing on product differentiation
  • Regular monitoring and decision-making by the Environmental sustainability committee
  • Offering Wi-Fi and free internet services
  • Communicating group standards and accountability policies to the market
  • Regularly advising guests about the threats posed by 'Beach Boys'
  • Introducing e-learning for staff training and development

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with suppliers to source goods locally
  • Requiring suppliers to meet legal requirements and address specific issues of concern

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 guidelines

Certifications: Travelife Gold Award, ISO 14001, 18001, 22000, and HACCP

Awards & Recognition

  • South Asian Travel Award 2016 (Best CSR program)
  • Travelife Gold Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:617,464 kg CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,744,181 kWh
Water Consumption:110,391 m3
Waste Generated:54,349 kg
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by approximately 35.49% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • Reduced water consumption by approximately 24.39% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • Increased recycling of solid waste to more than 90%.

Social Achievements

  • Supported The Learning Tree Preschool.
  • Implemented a common bus halt at Nagas Junction.
  • Strict adherence to local and international labor laws, ensuring fair treatment of staff.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, and Travelife Gold certification.
  • Regularly seeks feedback from staff and guests to improve operations.
  • Implemented policies and procedures to promote equality and equity in employment practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Establish a glass water bottling plant by December 2025.
  • Achieve a 20% reduction in carbon footprint by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Implement 100% solar-powered outdoor lighting systems by December 2024.
  • Install a low-flow tap water system in all guest rooms by November 2024.
  • Complete installation of water-efficient fixtures by January 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Reducing water consumption.
  • Reducing waste generation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Replacing non-LED bulbs with low-energy consumption LED bulbs.
  • Implementing a low-flow water tap system.
  • Following the 7R waste management concept.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchasing eco-friendly products.
  • Partnering with like-minded vendors.
  • Promoting procurement of local products and services.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Travelife Gold

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Travelife Gold

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Refillable complimentary glass bottling system.

Awards & Recognition

  • Travel Life Gold Award
  • Travellers Choice awards
  • Several Presidential Environmental Gold Awards