Sustainability

We are committed to minimizing our impact on our environment and are continuously reviewing our standard of procedures and practices in view of providing a safe environment to our guests, employees, community and stakeholders, while complying with the rules and regulations set by the local regulatory bodies.

Our social responsibility constitutes an integral part of our growth strategy.

Goals Implemented & Attained in Year 2023

• Create Guest awareness on green practices.
• Re-use food waste – Waste food are being donated for pork feeding.
• Photocopiers and Printers have been set to double sided, black ink and economy mode.
• Hence, one can choose other options if he/she wants to.
• Turn off electronics, lighting, and A.C every evening.
• Zoned areas in period of low occupancy.
• Monthly Staff Welfare Calendar.
• Go digital – paperless check in and check out on IPad.
• Corporate Social Responsibility – Partner with Local Village Council.
• Implement the HMS Guest Ecosystem where all the guest communications (emails, F&B receipts, bills) will be
• digital and centralized, thus no need to do any printing. All details will be directly logged on the guest profile.
• Use eco-friendly takes away in restaurants.
• Installation of shower heads in guestrooms and staff shower area.
• Purchase bulk organic soap and amenities instead of individual packages to reduce waste.
• Use of homemade jam in our Kitchen.
• Beach cleaning activities twice a year
• Replace plastic amenities as per Local regulations.
• Composting: Once decomposing of organic solid waste is done, the fertilizer will be used in our own garden.
• Use of 0.5 vivreau bottle instead of Crystal 0.5 lt bottle.
• Recycle stained tablecloths into napkins, chef’s aprons and neckties.
• Departmental Training – 02 hours per staff per month.
• Use of post-consumer recycled content paper.
• Use bio-based cleaning products instead of chlorine and petrochemical-based cleaners.
• Up cycling of used slippers and Uniforms– Distribute to Caritas Foundation.
• Supply 100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses.
• Grow our own organic spices.
• Go Clutter free – To market Events as Clutter free meetings place. This will reduce use of papers, stationeries,
• water bottles. Stationeries will be provided only upon request.
• Sustainable fair products in gift shop. Locally made artisanal products.
• Use sustainable beach bag.
• Soap petal single use in room.
• Regular hygiene and food allergens training are being carried out.
• Staff Hotel induction.
• Organic toiletries and biodegradable or recyclable packaging.
• Use of Electric Hybrid Car for Directors
• Recycling Programs of used batteries at Scott Ltd
• Recycling Programs of used Empty Sunquick Bottles at Scott Ltd
• Recycling Empty Carton Boxes at We Cycle Ltd
• Recycle: Segregation waste volume/weight: Once segregation of Plastic, Cans, Paper and food is done, same will
• be picked up by local external suppliers for recycling process.
• Use of Led Lights at 100% – 99 % done already.
• Enlarge our plantation by planting Lemon Tree, Avocado Tree and more spices to be used in-house.
• Implement Pure Heart Energy Water & Drinks 100% Organic
• In our Resort we have also implement an internal policy to adopt Cats, Staff is eligible to choose their own cat and we provide hotel transport to deliver them safely at the staff residence.

Sustainability is a long-term ongoing process. Our objective is to implement and continuously review our processes while instigating a green attitude amongst our staff.

Our Sustainability Management Plan encompasses the following key areas:

1. Environmental

Our aim is to reduce our waste, conserve our resources and prevent pollution. Areas which are looked into:

• Energy and carbon;
• Water;
• Waste Management.

2. Socio-Cultural

Our resort considers the way we impact on community and individual values, behavior, community structure, lifestyle and overall quality of life. Our aim is to:

• Embrace corporate socio – cultural responsibilities and support community advancement;
• Implement a code of behavior and good work ethics, and ensure that our staff abide to same;
• Ensure economic fairness toward employees and contribute to the economic welfare of the local people;
• Promote our heritage sites, events and festivals;
• Propagate local arts and crafts among our staff and guests.

3. Quality

We understand that green practices cannot be isolated from marketing strategies. Our focus is to provide to our guests an outstanding service quality while being green. Our goal is to:

• Review our guest comment mechanisms to handle promptly any guest comments;
• Use biodegradable but quality products in suites and restaurants;
• Provide our guest with locally sourced fresh foods and vegetables;
• Be techno savvy by conducting paperless check-in and check-out;
• Minimise printing without compromising on the guest’s experience. For instance, the use of QR code to showcase our menus;
• Encourage our guests upon departure to write reviews on their experience.

4. Health & Safety

We will continuously emphasise on health and safety within our resort, and want our staff to be conscious of the need for a safe and healthy work environment. The health and safety components are:

• Ongoing health & safety training;
• Segregation of chemicals;
• The use of protective personal equipment (PPEs) all the times.