VARU by Atmosphere has achieved what only six others have accomplished so far: Becoming a Maldives resort with Green Globe certification.
Since 1992, the Green Globe Organization has been committed to a more sustainable tourism and leisure industry. Among other things, the company supports hotels in achieving their sustainability goals, reducing their environmental impact and using resources efficiently. It also promotes environmentally conscious and socially responsible business practices. Anyone seeking certification must also meet the Green Globe Standard. This comprises 44 criteria with over 380 sub-items.
Since the organization was founded, over 600 hotels, restaurants and tourism companies in 80 countries around the world have met these criteria. There have only been six Maldives resorts with Green Globe certification so far. Now the VARU by Atmosphere joins the ranks of sustainable destinations in the Indian Ocean.
VARU by Atmosphere
Varu by Atmosphere Madivaru, 20050, Maldives
Tel: +960 400-0700
Web: varu-atmosphere.com
Price: Doubles from € 780
The five-star resort scores an impressive 86 percent on the Green Globe scale. Mei P PunGeneral Manager of the VARU by Atmosphere, sagt zur neuesten Zertifizierung: “Sustainability is the core of our philosophy ‘Joy of Giving’ und wir glauben an echte, wirkungsvolle Veränderungen. Unser Ziel ist es, unseren Gästen einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu bieten und gleichzeitig die lokale Umwelt und Gemeinschaft zu respektieren.” One measure, for example, is the Creating a coral garden for the preservation of biodiversity.
The resort strives to further minimize the impact of its operations on the island's ecosystem. For example, 99% of the lighting is energy-efficient LED lighting, energy comes from solar panels, there's a paperless check-in process, the resort's own kitchen garden and many measures to avoid plastic waste. For instance, the water bottling plant saves more than 100,000 plastic bottles every year. Grey water is used for irrigation and local produce is preferred in the kitchen. The company also participates in reef cleaning campaigns and works with leading recycling companies.
If guests would like to support the Maldives resort with Green Globe certification in its efforts, they can, for example, opt out of daily towel changes. It is also possible to take part in clean ups. But the commitment of VARU by Atmosphere also goes beyond visible from the outside Maßnahmen hinaus. So organisierte es vor kurzem im Rahmen des “Give Back Day” gemeinsam mit einem Waisenhaus ein besonderes Fest für 90 Kinder. Maledivischen Jugendlichen bringt man die Employment opportunities in the hospitality industry closer to and during the pandemic, the resort provided vital supplies for the locals.
Mei explains: “Es ist zwar wichtig, Set goalsbut I also believe that the initiatives should be educational, entertaining and purposeful for both guests and colleagues. We hope that our efforts will have a real change herbeiführen und zum Standard von morgen werden können.” When guests choose a Maldives resort with Green Globe certification, in addition to their vacation enjoyment, they also experience the wonderful feeling of working with green conscience to be able to go on vacation. Luxury within luxury, so to speak.
VARU by Atmosphere
Varu by Atmosphere Madivaru, 20050, Maldives
Tel: +960 400-0700
Web: varu-atmosphere.com
Price: Doubles from € 780
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