We care for a better environment and our place with the local community!
The Evason Hua Hin, Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin and Six Senses Spas are committed to improving the ecological and carbon footprint from activities associated with resort and spa activities namely providing accommodations, dining, excursions, spa, sports and aquatic activities. Our core purpose is to Create Innovative and Enriching Experiences that Rejuvenate our Guest’s Love of SLOW LIFE (S-Sustainable, L-Local, O-Organic, W-Wholesome, L-Learning, I-Inspiring, F-Fun, E-Experience). We are committed to developing a sustainable by using the indicators set out by Agenda 21 and Green Globe Benchmarking format highlighted below. We continuously monitor our performance and sustainable activities against the target and goals set by Green Globe Benchmarks, which will be adjusted, amended and acted upon wherever appropriate, and we will continue to submit performance data on an annual basis to Green Globe. Our indicators include:
We shall improve our carbon footprint through improving overall energy usage, consumption and operating efficiency and use of Clean Technology.
We shall improve our water footprint through improving overall water usage, consumption and operating efficiency.
We shall treat all our waste water to avoid polluting discharges.
We shall improve our waste footprint through reduction, reuse and recycling.
We shall improve our chemical footprint with consideration of biodegradability and volatile organic compound.
We shall improve our responsible purchasing practices.
We shall improve the overall footprint of air quality and pollution (indoor / outdoor).
We shall improve the carbon footprint of all the various forms of transportation.
We shall improve the ecological footprint of biodiversity conservation, preservation and restoration within the resort as well as nearby surrounding areas.
We shall improve social and cultural issue through stakeholder engagement and contribution to local communities.
We shall improve the health, safety and wellbeing of hosts, guests and local community.
To support our environmental and social sustainability activities we have developed policies and procedures in line with the Green Globe standard. These policies and procedures will be renewed at least annually to ensure that we are always current in our approaches. We are committed to comply, wherever possible improving upon, Thai and international legislative environmental requirements, such as environmental, public and occupational health and safety, hygiene and employment legislation. We shall, wherever possible and feasible, give preference to the employment of persons living in Hua Hin or nearby areas, local products and services which do not adversely affect the resort's operational activities, viability and environmental and social impacts.
This environmental and social policy is in freely available to all interested parties on request.
Mr. Peter Nilsson
Managing Director Gulf of Thailand
Issued 28.08.2004, Updated 29.01.2010