Environment Quality and Tourism : From Good to Great. Pituck Jongnarangsin

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1 Environment Quality and Tourism : From Good to Great Pituck Jongnarangsin

2 Outline of Presentation Introduction Social and Environment Policy Design and Construction Stages Environmental Concerns Managing Environment at the Operational Stage

3 Introduction

4 What is Six Senses Six Senses is a Resort & Spa Management and Development company established in Six Senses offers consultancy, development and project management services for high-end resorts and spas operated under a Six Senses Brand.

5 Six Senses Brands SONEVA RESORTS offers luxuries of the highest standard in an environment that natures the indigenous feel in design, architecture and service. Soneva Fushi Resort (Maldives) Soneva Gili Resort (Maldives) Soneva Kiri Resort (Thailand) Soneva Nisi Resort (Greece)

6 Six Senses Brands EVASON HIDEAWAYS are the boutique interpretation of the Evason brand; where attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination is the driving force, together with an unwavering commitment to the environment. Evason Hideaway at Hua Hin (Thailand) Sila Evason Hideaway (Thailand) Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara (Vietnam) Evason Hideaway at Koh Yao Noi (Thailand) Ana Mandara Villas Dalat (Vietnam) Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay (Oman)

7 Six Senses Brands EVASON RESORTS introduce the Evason value proposition to a greater number of accomodations than Evason Hideaways, while still maintaining attention to detail and generous proportions. Evason Hua Hin Resort (Thailand) Evason Phuket Resort (Thailand) Ana Mandara Resort (Vietnam)

8 Social and Environment Policy

9 Core Purpose To create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment

10 Sustainability Policy Six Senses Sustainability Policy are committed to sustainable environment through the mission exclusively devoted to protecting nature and the environment as well as the effort to reducing the environmental and social impacts of our activities.

11 Design and Construction Stages Environmental Concerns

12 Stages of Environmental Concerns Design and Construction Stage Operational Stage

13 Design Stage Environmental Concerns Legal Requirements Local Environment Environmental/Geographical Risk Building Design Energy Planning and Management Water Supply Waste Water

14 Construction Stage Environmental Concerns Environmental Management Materials Waste Management Water Management Waste Water Management Environmental Protection during Construction Mitigation Environmental Monitoring

15 Managing Environment at Operational Stage

16 Conceptual Thinking Construction Sustainability Awareness and Capacity Development Holistic Environmental Mgt Inputs Environment Social and Environment Concerns

17 Areas of Operation Holistic Environmental Management Programme (HEMP) Social and Environmental Responsibility Fund (SERF) Environmental Awareness and Capacity Development Programme Corporate Partnership Programme

18 Holistic Environmental Management Programme (HEMP) OBJECTIVE: To improve the environment through appropriate management system at the property levels. The principle of HEMP is to reassure that our operation is environmentally friendly and have lowered as much as possible negative impacts to the environment

19 How HEMP Works? Green Globe 21 and Six Senses Benchmarking System Best Practices Key Sustainability Indicators (KSIs) Hit Parade Pilot Initiatives Project

20 What is Green Globe 21? Launched in 1994, GG 21 is the global performance brand for sustainable travel and tourism, demonstrating environmental, social and economic responsibility. It provides companies, communities and consumers with a pathway on how to achieve sustainability. The GG 21 brand signifies better environmental performance, improved community interactions, savings through using fewer resources, and greater yields from increased consumer demand.

21 Why do we need Green Globe 21? Travel and tourism is one of the world s largest industry sectors. It is in a unique position to make significant, high-profile contributions to a sustainable planet. A commitment to the environment attracts new costumers, reduces costs and builds company, community and investor confidence. Becoming GG 21-certified is one of the main targets of Six Senses Holistic Environmental Management Programme

22 Green Globe 21 programme Three levels: A Affiliate/Awareness B Benchmarking C Certification GG 21 certifies companies and communities against a global standard Four standards: Company Community International ecotourism Design and construct

23 Social and environmental sustainability performance key performance areas Greenhouse gas emissions Energy efficiency, conservation and management Management of freshwater resources Ecosystem conservation and management Management of social and cultural issues Land use planning and management Air quality protection and noise control Waste water management Waste minimisation, reuse and recycling respective key sustainability indicators are measured at each property on a monthly basis and are included in the Six Senses Hit Parade

24 Best Practices Based on the Guide for Sustainable Tourism, Best Practices is seen as a guide in managing all resources, in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs may be met, while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support systems. Best Practices will focus its work on three different aspects: Environment Socio-culture Economic

25 Environmental Focus Water Energy Flora and Fauna Natural Areas and Conservation Landscaped Areas and Gardens Solid Waste Pollution Environmental Education

26 Socio-cultural cultural Focus Cultural Activities Contribution to Local Development Preservation and Protection of Historical-Cultural Heritage Respect for Local Cultures and Communities

27 Economic Focus Policies and Planning Administration and Planning Laws and Regulations Quality Communication and Marketing Staff Training Design and Construction Health and Safety Supplies and Suppliers Monitoring and Corrective Actions

28 Key Sustainability Indicators Key Sustainability Indicators (KSIs) is the database on environmental indicators necessarily to achieve the environmental sustainability. It is prerequisite for the GG 21 Benchmarking and Certification.

29 Key Sustainability Indicators Resort Level Hub Level

30 3 Es for Achievement Accurate Reliable Effectiveffective Realistic Practical Achieve ment Standard Simple Efficiency Easyasy

31 Key sustainability indicators - examples Greenhouse gas emissions: CO 2 produced per guest night 1. monitoring of fossil fuel consumption diesel petrol charcoal LPG canned heat 2. conversion into CO 2 emissions 3. t CO 2 PGN Baseline Performance Level Best Practice Performance Level 0.00 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2005

32 2005 Key sustainability indicators - examples Solid waste : solid waste sent to landfill site/ recycling facility per guest night 1. monitoring of solid waste production 2. t solid waste PGN Baseline Performance Level Best Practice Performance Level Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

33 Linkages Provide platform and framework for implementation GG 21 BPs Measurement to indicate achievement KSIs Management tool for implementation

34 Pilot Initiatives Eco-suite XCO2 project Dragonfly habitat Botanical Waste Water Treatment (Reed bed) Bio-diesel project Solar system project Etc,.

35 Social & Environmental Responsibility Fund

36 Social & Environmental Responsibility Fund (SERF) In line with Six Senses core value, all resorts commit to contribute up to 0.5% of total revenue for the Social & Environmental Responsibility Fund. The contribution will be principally used for social and environment activities, projects as well as good initiatives in ways of sustainable development

37 Perspectives Sustainability Ownership Long-term Impact Value of Money

38 Budget Outlook COUNTRY PROPERTY BUDGET EXPENSES UNSPENT THAILAND EHR 41, , , EHH 25, , , ESH 35, , , EPR 61, , , (Total) 164, , , VIETNAM ENR 28, n/a n/a ENH 34, n/a 34, (Total) 62, , MALDIVES SFR 78, , , SGR 68, , , (Total) 147, , , GRAND TOTAL 374, , ,774.00

39 Social & Environmental Responsibility Fund Contribution SGR, $68,478, 18% EHR, $41,631, 11% EHH, $25,390, 7% SFR, $78,868, 22% ENH, $34,528, 9% ENR, $28,000, 7% ESH, $35,459, 9% EPR, $61,889, 17%

40 Geographical Distribution Contingency $18,712, 5% Global Level, $56,136, 15% Local Level, $205,834, 55% Country Level, $93,561, 25%

41 Principles of project to be considered? Knowledge Exchange and Technology Development Environmental Initiatives Community Development Trisectoral Cooperation, Partnerships and Networking Self Initiative Project Research & Development

42 Who are eligible for applying Fund? S&E Fund seeks for the cooperation with mainly Not-for- Profit organisations. Potential partnerships are: Local NGOs, NPOs, International Organisations Community Organisations and Associations Academics and Research Institutes Public Organisations and Associations International Non Profit Organisations Civil Society Groups

43 Managing S&E Fund Following the Geographical Distribution set up, it is decided that the S&E Fund should be differently managed and administrated by each operating country with the concerns given in three levels: Global Country Local

44 Modalities Regional and International Initiatives (incl. conferences, workshops, seminars, symposium and etc.) Co-funding events and sponsorship (e.g. Eco-expo, lectures, PR) Support to exchange of persons (e.g. Networking, exchange of individual and institution) Research and Development (R&D) environmental initiative

45 Consideration Issues Sustainable Tourism Development Initiative in the field of environment - Green -Natural Resources, Biodiversity, Forestry and Wildlife - Brown Urban, Energy and Environment - Grey Environmental Education - Blue Marine and coastal management Sustainable Development Etc.,

46 Environmental Awareness and Capacity Development Staff Capacity Development On-the-job training Training Needs Assessment Unconventional Training Guest Environmental Awareness Event Activities (e.g. World Environment Day)

47 Corporate Partnerships Programme Future Forests (Carbon Neutral Offset Project) Care for Children Danida Partnership Programmme CARE (Vietnam) Initiative Cooperation with GTZ (German Technical Cooperation) Internship Programme (3-6 months)

48 Questions and Answers???????????????

49 More Information and Contact Mr. Pituck Jongnarangsin Social and Environment Conscience Six Senses Resorts and Spas 19/F Two Pacific Place 142 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110,THAILAND Tel: +66 (0) , Fax: +66 (0)

50 Thank you!!!