First, we adopted energy efficient light bulbs controlled by sensors, timers, dimmers and other devises throughout the property to ensure conservation of energy. Now we have added solar panels for water heating in the villas and for pathway lighting, saving five percent of all electricity consumed on the property.

The resort is fortunate to have a natural lake which supplies ample fresh rain water for an uninterrupted supply for guest and general use. But we feel that there is still a need to responsibly conserve this rich resource, so used water is collected for irrigation rather than being discharged in the ocean. Any sludge or residue from the grey water is also handled responsibly and rather than being deposited in landfill it is directed to aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion and composting where it has virtually no environment impact.

Alembic distilling
Green operations are related to “Waste-to-Wealth” concepts which contribute in maximizing our sustainability performances. We established an alembic, which can distill and produce essential oils from our on-site grown lemongrass, kumquat and eucalyptus trees. For example, the peel from fruit such as oranges that would normally being disposed to landfill and which is hard to compost due to the high content of oil preventing it from easily decomposing, is collected and the oil is extracted in the alembic. The extracted product can be sold or used in our own operations.

• Crown-of-thorns (COT) is the main threat to coral as they prey on the reefs. Starting in 2017, we have implemented a sustainable way to remove them: mixing one part of vinegar and one part of lime juice then injecting the solution into their body. The COT dies gradually and become good food source for the reef fish.
  
  
• We are collaborating with Oceanography Institute to research and survey the coral as well as planning for the restoration. This year, we launched the coral restoration program with a feasibility study which is expected to successfully nurse more than 80 percent of transplanted coral pieces back to health.
  
  
• We are privileged to have the Black-shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix nigripes), an endangered species, living in our hills and they can be seen on the hiking trail and around the guests’ villas. We not only respect their habitats and instincts, but also carefully brief guests, while hiking, not to disturb them or give them food when they visit the resort.