Sustainability at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Surrounded by coral reefs and jungle-covered hills, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is home to Ninh Van Greens, Vietnam's first in-resort solar farm, generating around 26 to 28 percent of the resort's electricity and shading three kitchen gardens. Sustainability extends across responsible sourcing, water conservation, waste reduction, and composting. Guests can explore these initiatives at the Earth Lab and Langur Lounge, while the Regenerative Impact Fund supports conservation and community projects in Ninh Van Bay.
Environmental Responsibility
We work to reduce our environmental impact by monitoring resource use, managing waste, and supporting the protection and restoration of local ecosystems, in line with applicable regulations and Six Senses sustainability standards.
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Conservation of the Black-Shanked Douc Langur
The forested hills surrounding Six Senses Ninh Van Bay are home to the critically endangered Black-shanked Douc Langur. Research by the resort and GreenViet found the population in the Hon Heo mountains grew from 109 individuals in 2019 to 211 in 2025. We continue to monitor the population, identify potential threats, and bring the local community into the conversation. In 2025, 457 local residents and students participated in reforestation activities, school visits, university presentations, wildlife education sessions, and Earth Day exhibitions.
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Vietnam Reforestation
In 2025, we launched our first mangrove restoration partnership with the Nha Trang Bay Management Board and the People's Committee of Tuy Phuoc Dong. Together with more than 150 hosts, we planted 14,700 mangrove trees across Bay Lagoon and Thi Nai Lagoon, helping to restore coastal ecosystems, protect biodiversity, improve water quality, and strengthen the resilience of Vietnam's coastline.
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Coral Restoration
Following storm damage in 2017, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay has continued its long-term coral restoration with the Institute of Coastal and Offshore Engineering. In 2025, we maintained 80 coral frames, installed 12 new frames, replanted 200 coral fragments, and completed over 250 hours of reef monitoring and maintenance. We also engaged 128 guests in conservation activities. On April 18, 2025, we recorded the first coral spawning within our restoration area, an important milestone showing that the reef is beginning to reproduce naturally.
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Biodiversity Research
Since 2022, biodiversity research at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay has identified 150 species within the surrounding forest, including 10 rare plant species listed on the Vietnam Red Book and IUCN Red List. A significant milestone was the discovery of a new plant species, officially recognized and named Six Senses Turmeric in 2022. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem and support ongoing biodiversity conservation efforts.
Social Responsibility
For us, feeling at home means being part of the community around us. Through school visits, education programs, access to safe drinking water, and solar lighting, we build connections that extend beyond the resort.
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Solar Light for All
Through our Solar for Life initiative, we bring safe, reliable, solar lighting to communities across Khanh Hoa Province. By installing solar-powered lights and lighting pillars in remote mountainous and ethnic minority communities, the project improves safety after dark, strengthens community connections, and provides dependable lighting during severe weather. Across 2024 and 2025, the initiative has benefited more than 1,330 people.
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Education Empowerment
Education is central to our community initiatives at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay. Through scholarships, internships, and employment opportunities, we help local students build pathways to future careers. In 2025, nearly 1,000 students benefited from educational programs, 138 university students joined sustainability workshops, and 400 books were donated to local schools. We also launched Beyond Barriers and continued the Sustainable Hospitality Fellowship, supporting access to education and careers in sustainable hospitality.
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Community Waste Care
Through community-led waste management initiatives, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay promotes environmental awareness and responsible waste practices. In 2025, we continued the Trash to Treasure competition, launched the Master Chef Upcycling Competition, and organized monthly beach clean-ups and conservation activities in Nha Trang Bay. Together, these efforts engaged 232 local residents, hosts, and guests, resulting in the collection of 1,961 kilograms of waste.
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Water for All
Through the Water for All initiative, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay improves access to clean drinking water in local communities. In 2025, we installed an RO–UV water filtration system at Ninh Ich Primary School, providing safe drinking water for 200 students and teachers. The project also delivered clean water and health awareness sessions to more than 180 students and teachers, promoting long-term wellbeing and sustainability.
