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From recycling to conserving, ecological responsiveness is a Sandals commitment. Because our "green" resorts are made for love, loving the environment has become second nature.
Our mission is to offer the ultimate Caribbean vacation experience by innovatively, reliably and consistently providing the safest and highest quality services and facilities to guests, while attaching a premium to our human resources and being among the most eco-friendly and community-friendly resorts in the hospitality industry.
The Oceanic Standard (TOS) is a comprehensive guide to implementing sustainable practices in the hospitality industry, with a focus on reducing single-use plastics. Oceanic Global, the force behind TOS, awards businesses who have achieved certain levels of commitment in adopting sustainable practices with a series of badges to denote their dedication to conservation and eco-friendly initiatives. Our resorts are proud to have received the distinction of Sustainability Steward and Straw-Free Certified.
Our Commitment To Our Natural Resources
Team members, participation in workshops and seminars conducted by the environmental committee, local government organizations, and also by non-governmental environmental organizations.
Monitoring of total water use on property (pools, guestrooms, kitchen, dining room and garden areas).
Use of timers on electrical equipment such as; Jacuzzi blowers, steam rooms at the Spa, outdoor lighting for walkways, refrigeration equipment in the kitchens, etc.
Waste disposal practices and procedures at the hotel such as the recycling of linen and bed spreads, food, office paper, and packages.
Hotel determines suitability of product before any purchase is made and provide full training for staff whenever new chemicals or equipment are purchased for use in the hotel.
Promoting and selling local tours and attractions with special recognition of "Green tours" at the tour desks. Inviting local craft vendors to the hotel at least once per week to display and sell their craft items.
Every Beaches Resort has eliminated single-use plastic straws and stirrers used across the resorts. Eco-friendly paper straws will be available upon request.
Every Beaches Resort has eliminated Styrofoam used across the resorts. This is just another way we’re reducing our environmental footprint and improving the health of our Caribbean communities.
The Sandals Group is committed to providing quality vacation experiences for our guests while we work to minimize the environmental and social impacts associated with our operations.
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Sandals Resorts International operates one of the first all-inclusive resorts in the world to receive Earth Check environmental certification, Sandals Negril Beach Resort (1998). Our commitment to the Earth Check certification programme continues to be a testament to our acknowledgement that the travel and tourism industry has the potential to operate responsibly. This is especially true for our Group as we are making a specific effort to monitor and mitigate the impact of our daily operations on the surrounding community and the environment. We have taken a leadership role in this arena and invite the entire travel and tourism industry inclusive of our visiting guests, business and community partners and any other interested persons to join us in our efforts to preserve planet Earth.
The Sandals Group is committed to providing quality vacation experiences for our guests while we work to minimise the environmental and social impacts associated with our operations. These include but are not limited to freshwater & energy conservation; waste management programmes for solid waste & wastewater; reducing and eliminating the use of hazardous substances; responsible purchasing practices; reduction of greenhouse gases through reduced CO2 emissions; preservation of land and fragile ecosystems; focused community development and cultural preservation; and the employment of qualified local personnel in keeping with our existing human resource policy. The environmental focus within our hotels also includes programmes to minimise noise pollution and hazardous emissions where these are identified within our operations.
Each of our resorts is committed to implementing and maintaining this sustainability policy through management systems that effectively address health, safety and environmental concerns. Our management systems and programmes are reviewed annually as we are committed to continuous improvement, resilience and business continuity in an evolving climate. This policy demonstrates that commitment and contribution to global sustainable development goals for guests, team members and communities. It encourages the support of local businesses and community partners as we strive to continuously improve the positive impact we have on the Caribbean region and the world.
Our philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation continues to promote programmes which focus on the betterment of the environment, education, and the community as its contribution to sustainable development in a fragile environment.
Gebhard Reiner
Chief Executive Officer
UPDATED 2019
