SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019-2020
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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
2019-2020
INDEX Executive Summary 3 Sustainability Policy 4 Management of sustainable practices 5 Resources 6 Waste management 7 Summary of activities 8 Objective 2021 10
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Royalton Punta Cana Resorts and Casino, Royalton Splash Punta Cana & Hideaway Punta Cana have shown improvement in the performance of activities and environmental aspects. Through the years, hotels have demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement, which is evidenced in the results of multiple areas. All this thanks to the efforts made to generate and maintain high standards in related processes through pollution prevention, environmental protection, care for biodiversity, respect for human rights, as well as promoting and supporting the local community of all possible ways. Royalton Punta Cana Resorts and Casino, Royalton Splash Punta Cana & Hideaway Punta Cana aim to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of people, the environment and the community. With the support of guests, staff, and community members, the property works hard to protect, respect and foster awareness of the cultural heritage and customs of the Dominican Republic.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY At Blue Diamond Resorts (BDR) we are committed to Sustainable Development through the operation of our hotels and resorts, across each of the destinations where we operate, in a responsible manner and in accordance with the following principles: • Ensure hotels and resorts are compliant with applicable environmental legislation and regulations in each country we operate. • Respect and conserve the environment through the implementation of best environmental practices and protection of the local flora and fauna. • Ensure the correct management and final disposal of waste through recycling and reuse. • Promote conservation activities such as beach cleanups, mangrove cleanups and protection of wildlife (where applicable). • Implement awareness campaigns to ensure the protection of resources through staff training. • Preserve national and cultural identity through respect for traditions, strengthening the sense of national pride and sharing its value abroad. • Respect the local community by fostering a support system and building relationships to assist them as much as possible. • Work continuously to advance BDR’s internal management and sustainable initiatives to improve environmental performance. • Promote the involvement of stakeholders such as employees, guests, suppliers and suppliers in BDR’s sustainable culture, communicating the best practices implemented. At Blue Diamond Resorts we are aware that creating and maintaining a sustainable culture involves an evolving improvement process to establish our longterm commitment.
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Increase in post-consumption vegetable oil
recovery to 20% of use.
Resources
Increase the environmental awareness of our hosts
through the participation of staff in Sustainable Tourism
Environmental activities
trainings by 10%
Support to the Obtain international environmental certifications that
community guarantee our environmental performance.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Electricity consumption comparison graph Water consumption comparison graph
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Gas consumption comparative graph
What strategies have been defined to reduce consumption?
• Selection of efficient equipment and products.
• Generation of a sustainable culture.
INSERT GRAPH HERE • Designing sustainable processes.
• Avoiding the indiscriminate use of natural resources.
WASTE MANAGEMENT Straws consumption
Proper waste management has always been a 400000
350000
central part of Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa's 300000
250000
commitment and environmental awareness. Comparison of waste 2019-2020 200000
150000 Consumo de
200000 100000 INSERT GRAPHIC HERE
sorbetes
180000 50000
0
Ensure adequate separation at source and final 160000
140000 Unidades Unidades
disposal applicable to each type of waste. 120000 2019 2020
100000
Reduction practices include: 80000
60000
40000
20000
0
Paper consumption
• Limit the use of disposable products. Cardboard PET Aluminum Glass TOTAL 5000
(can)
• The paper is reused internally. 4000
TOTAL
2019MES / AÑO PREVIO (KG) TOTAL
2020 MES / ULTIMO AÑO (KG)
• Recycling bins available around the complex 3000
2000
INSERT GRAPHIC HERE2019
for guest and host use. 2020
1000
• Organic waste used to feed animals.
0
2019 2020
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE RESULTS
Raise awareness about our role in preserving
Earth Hour natural resources and the current realities of Public light-off event with the participation of our
climate change. hosts and guests
To contribute to the control of the
SUSTENTABILITY
overpopulation of homeless dogs and cats Sterilization of more than 100 homeless animals.
Volunteering in Sterilization Day
through chemical sterilization.
Raise awareness about our role in maintaining
Cleaning Days Recovery of more than 50 kilos of solid waste.
adequate natural resources..
Raise awareness in hosts and guests about the Definition of prevention procedures and
Ratification of the Code of Conduct for the
importance of preventing sexual exploitation of definition of corresponding communication
protection of children.
children and adolescents in the tourism industry channels through training for all personnel.
Share with children and create hygiene habits,
Visit to the Higüey orphanage and hand washing Delivery of 25 hygiene kits to the children and
training them and giving them personal hygiene
activity. adolescents of the Higüey orphanage.
kits.
Share with children information on caring for the
Visit to the orphanage and donation of school Conducting a conference about caring for the
environment and provide them with educational
supplies. environment to approximately 100 children.
resources
EVIDENCES
OBJECTIVE 2021 This is just the beginning of what Royalton Punta Cana Resorts & Casino aims to achieve in the years to come. The Hotel will address new and important challenges to fulfill its mission of promoting sustainable tourism. Collective efforts will focus on the areas Royalton Punta Cana Resorts & Casino can have the greatest impact, including creating opportunities for youth, building stronger and more prosperous communities, as well as preserving the local environment through continuous environmental improvement. As a specific objective, the organization establishes the maintenance of the commitments that favor sustainable tourism, such as the code of conduct against the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the tourism industry, the Hotel certification with the environmental label Travelife as a sign of commitment to an increasingly sustainable destination and the Green Globe environmental program.
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