Sustainability for greener guests
Staying true to our core values, Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali has implemented a series of sustainability initiatives designed to reduce the energy, water and waste involved with every guest’s stay. We actively raise awareness in our local communities on being environmentally and socially responsible, and welcome our guests and our hosts to learn more during our garden tours, meeting out friendly goats, learning about composting, and workshops in our Earth Lab.
Environmental Responsibility
We comply or exceed all Six Senses sustainability standards and local regulations in areas such as safety, health and the environment.
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Protecting Bali’s Icon
Bali Starling bird (Leucopsar rothschildi) has been the official mascot of Bali since 1991. However, it has been declared as critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) since 1994 and the main reason for its decline has been the wholesale removal of the bird from its natural habitat to Europe, the loss of its habitat and the continued poaching for the pet trade. Six Senses Uluwatu supports Begawan Foundation, an NGO focusing on breeding and release programs of Bali Starling birds. Between 1999 and 2005, the foundation’s captive population grew from four to 97 birds, and in total. Between 2005 and 2012, around 80 Bali Starlings were released into the wild and another 20 birds were released by the end of 2018.
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Plastic-free Bali
We liaise with our suppliers to make their packaging more sustainable, requesting they eliminate unnecessary materials such as plastic bags or wrapping. Where possible we purchase in bulk and use a system of returnable boxes and containers. In food production, plastic bags and plastic film is replaced with washable bins or linen bags. We also encourage guests not to wrap their luggage with plastic film.
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Sustainable architecture and design
Contemporary Balinese touches throughout the resort represent unique aspects of local culture highlighting our commitment to being responsible and caring. All furniture has been crafted on the island and timber used in the furniture and in construction has Indonesian legal certification.
We use only smart appliances in guestrooms, and lighting throughout the property is programmed or controlled by sensors. Smart systems efficiently operate all climate control installations. The roofs of the buildings have been designed to limit the need for air conditioning.
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Sustainable dining
Food and landscaping waste are fed to our chickens and goats, and we collect the manure for our organic garden. Kitchen oil is converted to biodiesel. Grey and black water is treated onsite and then mixed with rainwater catchment for reuse in landscape gardening and fire hydrant storage. Well water from the resort’s own source is purified with sand filters and reverse osmosis filters before being bottled on site.
Social Responsibility
Employing locally is one of our social commitments, together with internships, work experience programs and supporting street children.
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Bali Street Kid education program
We support the Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak orphanage program by selling dolls in guest accommodations while offering the means to donate funds. This support includes providing food and education to children living on the streets and empowering less privileged parents with employment opportunities or basic livelihood necessities to give them the means to build a brighter future. This is a major source of education and engagement for guests with the local community.
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Committed to employing locally
Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali has committed to employing locally. The vast majority of hosts are of Balinese origin, with 40 percent being from the surrounding area of Pecatu. The resort offers six-month internships to high-performing school students and work experience opportunities for university students majoring in tourism.
