Our Responsible Tourism Practices
Our commitment to Sustainability & Responsible Tourism
Starting from 2023, we have adopted several measures and made conscious decisions in our operational procedures to create a more positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.
During your stay, you won’t simply witness the local heritage and tropical surroundings; we encourage you to actively participate in preserving and giving back to them, as we believe in our shared responsibility and common values.
| Reference | Category | ||
ENERGY, SDG goals   | |||
| 1 | LED lighting makes up for nearly 100% of the our lighting | ||
| 2 | We use a sustainable email marketing software (ie ecosend.io) | ||
| 3 | We use a more eco-friendly web hosting | ||
WASTE, SDG goal  | |||
| 4 | Our bathrooms are equipped with refillable bulk dispenser for the natural and locally sourced amenities (replacing single-use plastic containers) | ||
| 5 | We provide our Guest with locally produced mineral water in glass bottles (replacing single-use plastic bottles) | ||
| 6 | We use organic straws & stirrers (replacing single-use plastic ones) | ||
| 7 | Our laundry bags are made of re-usable or recycled material (replacing single-use plastic bags) | ||
| 8 | Our team has a collection and recycling plan in place for glass, paper, and plastic | ||
WATER, SDG goal  | |||
| 9 | We invite our guests to join our towel re-use program | ||
| 10 | We provide our guests the option of a less frequent linen change | ||
ECOSYSTEMS, SDG goals   | |||
| 11 | In-house vegetarian and/or vegan menu options are offered to our Guestss | ||
| 12 | Plants in pots or flowers & leaves from our garden are used for decoration (replacing purchased and/or plastic flowers & plants) | ||
| 13 | For our cooking services and our pre-stocking list, at least 80% of the food ingredients are organic and/or home made and/or locally sourced | ||
| 14 | We offer "À La Carte" meals (replacing buffet style) to avoid food waste | ||
| 15 | We are using natural and/or eco-friendly cleaning products | ||
| 16 | Coffee, Tea and chocolate suppliers are fair trade or locally produced | ||
BIODIVERSITY, SDG goals  | |||
| 17 | Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed/interacted with or captive on the property or consumed, or sold | ||
| 18 | Garden refuse is used as compost outside of the property (or at least not burned) | ||
CONTRIBUTION, SDG goal  | |||
| 19 | We feature the local elephant sanctuary charity project on our website to raise awareness | ||
DESTINATION, SDG goals  | |||
| 20 | We don't promote any tour or activity involving the use of animals (elephant riding, birds / tiger / snake / water animals shows, ...) | ||
| 21 | We primarily promote eco-friendly activities in Koh Samui such as sailing | ||
| 22 | Guests are offered sustainable tours and activities organised by local guides and businesses | ||
| 23 | We provide our guests with information regarding visitors' etiquette | ||
| 24 | We communicate our sustainability practices, actions and performance to all stakeholders and seek to engage their support | ||
SOCIAL, SDG goals   | |||
| 25 | We practice wage parity and offer higher than average salaries and benefits to our employee | ||
| 26 | We measure and track our resources/energy consumption | ||
| 27 | Upon booking a stay with us, we have a clear policy and raise awareness on sex trade and human trafficking (cf https://thecode.org/about/) | ||
| EVENTS, SDG goals | |||
| 28 | We partner with wedding & events planners who ensure that at least 80% of the food products offered during events is organic and/or home made and/or sourced locally | ||
| 29 | Tables and settings decoration are primarily from sustainable sources | ||
| 30 | Our event planners have a communication plan for employee and guests on how to deal with food leftovers from buffet-style events to avoid wastage | ||
| 31 | We strictly exclude the promotion of any entertainment involving the use of animals | ||
| 32 | Our events planners use re-usable cutlery, dishes and glasses/mugs (replacing single use) | ||
GUEST WELL BEING, SDG goal  | |||
| 33 | We offer wellness and mindfulness activities to guests (in or out of property) | ||
| 34 | We provide yoga mats and meditation cushions/area as well as a fully equipped fitness room to our Guests | ||