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Corporate
Social Responsibility and Environmental Conservation
Since the founding of our Company, we have considered the physical
and human environment when making business decisions. The resorts
and hotels that we have built have been constructed using design
and construction techniques that minimise damage to the environment
to the extent practicable. Where practicable, we also opt for
environmentally friendly methods in our operations such as installing
a biologic waste water treatment system at Banyan Tree Bintan
to recycle waste water for irrigation purposes. In addition,
we seek out opportunities to support local businesses. Each
resort also carries out community development and environmental
projects.
Making a positive impact on the natural environment
The following are two examples of how we aim to make a positive
impact upon the environment.
•The
Maldives: Coral Regeneration and Turtle Conservation
•The
Seychelles: Hawksbill Turtle Conservation and Beach Programmes
Making a positive impact on the human environment
We endeavour to make a positive impact on the lives of people
who live in areas where we have a presence. We try, as far as
practicable, to employ native staff in each location in which
we operate. Staff training and opportunities for transfers to
the resorts we manage in other locations offer the locals a
good foundation and exposure in the hospitality and leisure
industry.
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The business model of Banyan Tree Gallery also adds
to our community development efforts. Our first project
was the Yasothorn community in Northern Thailand. Women
were given the opportunity to work from home while looking
after their children when the Gallery engaged them to
produce "Maun" triangular cushions. These cushions
were used to furnish the Laguna Phuket resorts and at
the same time retailed at Banyan Tree Gallery outlets.
Part of the proceeds from the sale of the cushions in
our galleries was also used to build Santhitham Vidhayakhom
School for the community itself. |
Two recent examples of our efforts to support communities were
as a result of the recent 2004 tsunami catastrophe. We worked
in partnership with the various groups to restore housing, livelihoods,
and essential needs for the communities which have supported
us.
•Phuket: Restoring Livelihoods
•Maldives: Adopt-an-Island
The
Green Imperative Fund
In 2001 we established the Green Imperative Fund ("the
Fund") to expand and formalize our environmental
conservation and community development efforts. The Fund
provides financial support for environmental initiatives
and community based projects in places where we have a
presence. The Fund also gives our customers an opportunity
to participate in our support of environmental protection
and community help groups. Guests of Banyan Tree resorts
and hotels may make a US$2.00 contribution and guests
of Angsana resorts and hotels may make a US$1.00 contribution
under an "opt-out" arrangement for each night
they spend at the hotel or resort. We match our guests'
contributions, dollar for dollar to develop the Fund. |
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>> An
Ongoing Effort - read on... |
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