This award of Gold under the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards has been given to the resort. Being a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, SAii Lagoon Maldives has tied up itself to a set of environmental and social responsibilities, intricately woven in all facets of the operations within the resort.
EIC SES Framework: EIC SES ranks a venue in areas of sustainability performance: the climate, water, waste management, diversity, and impact on the social arena. SAii Lagoon Maldives performed well in each of these categories, providing evidence that it does work holistically to deliver not only an environmentally friendly context but also a social-responsible atmosphere for both visitors and members of the surrounding community.
Perhaps another essential element of the sustainability strategy of this resort is its water saving and waste reduction. This resort possesses some sort of a sophisticated system of water treatment, so the idea is that the treated wastewater would rather be used for irrigation rather than being consumed fresh water directly. This is one of the key factors that form the strategy in this solid waste management program aimed at the reduction of plastic wastes and urging people to use more biodegradable and recyclable products. In as much as this is about single-use plastics and carbon emissions, it is quite evident that the resort is doing much in reducing the impacts on the environment.
Apart from these environmental pursuits, SAii Lagoon Maldives also cares much about the well-being of the locals. It engages and involves local artisans, students, and businesses in sustainable tourism practice for the conservation of island beauty. Facilities where these activities are taking place include the Marine Discovery Centre and the Maldives Discovery Centre, where visitors are able to engage in educational and conservation practices through hands-on activities such as coral planting and interactive heritage tours.
SAii Lagoon Maldives is re-writing the book on sustainable luxury, proving that good hospitality and a deep commitment to sustainability can go hand in hand. This Gold certification is a milestone in the resort's mission to be an example of responsible tourism in the Maldives.
