A Look At Crown & Champa Resorts’ Comprehensive Compilation Of Sustainable Efforts In Its Properties

Thursday 22nd of April 2021

Whilst the natural formation of Maldives is one that is so beautiful to our eyes, it is precisely what makes it so fragile. As it is the collective responsibility of the community to take of the environment in order to protect and conserved our shared home – resorts based in the island nation continue to implement various sustainable efforts as they continue to provide amazing holiday experience to their guests.

As the leading hospitality group in the Maldives, Crown & Champa Resorts are duly committed to raise awareness and educating their associates and guests on ways to be more mindful of the natural environment.

In this regard, Crown & Champa Resorts have complied a list of exemplary sustainability-conscious efforts in their properties.

Energy Management

Kudadoo Maldives: Designed and built from all-natural materials, but its operations run entirely on solar power. Its central hub – The Retreat – houses an exclusive spa and wellness centre featuring a photovoltaic roof covered with almost a thousand solar panels, which generate 300kW of electricity.

The five-star Hurawalhi Island Resort, the adults-only Komandoo Island Resort, the family-friendly Kuredu Island Resort and the affordable Innahura Maldives Resort have also installed solar panels to harness energy from the sun - altogether translating to a massive reduction in carbon emissions.

Veligandu Island Resort: This secluded paradise has implemented efficient lighting in villas and public areas, with about 97% of its light bulbs replaced with energy-saving LED lamps. In addition, it has a desalinization plant that allows the resort to produce its own potable water - about 164,980 liters daily - for consumption of guesst and staff.

Kuredu Island Resort also boasts of a collection of colorful, electric-powered scooters and shuttle club cars that are available for staffs and guest in order decrease air pollution.

Waste Management

All properties of Crown & Champa Resorts have taken action to decrease single use plastic. In this regard, all of them have replaced plastic water bottles with reusable glass ones and use special linen bags instead of non-biodegradable plastic. Additionally, plastic straws have successfully been removed their restaurants and bars whereas they provide guests eco-friendly alternates.

Several measures have also been to cancel out plastic waste – even including less trendy endeavors such as:

buffet restaurants offering dispensers instead of individually-portioned butter in plastic containers

 carbonated drink glass bottles being used in minibars to minimize use of plastic

toiletries provided in our villas and spas are from Healing Earth, a world-renowned industry leader for luxury amenities that are organic and biodegradable

Marine Life Conservation

Kagi Maldives: Establishes a coral nursery program where currently 15 coral fragments are growing in a well-monitored environment that will be transported and secured back onto the reef in the future

Vilamendhoo Island Resort: Offers eco-conscious diving and snorkeling excursions which are complemented by lessons on the importance of protecting the marine ecosystem

Several properties of Crown & Champa Resorts also work closely with the Manta Trust, a UK based, independent non-profit organisation whose mission is to advance the conservation of manta rays and their habitat, and the Olive Ridley Project, whose dedication is to protect sea turtles in the Indian Ocean through research, education, and rehabilitation.

Sustainable Supplies

Meeru Island Resort& Spa: Features a sustainable garden developed to meet the needs of its day-to-day kitchen operations and provide guests and associates with fresh ingredients and organic produce. A tour of the garden is also given for guests providing them with information on how the resort manages to grow fruit and vegetables on the island and preserve the natural surroundings.

Komandoo Island Resort: Sources fish directly from the neighbouring islands’ fishermen – effectively supporting the livelihood of these local fishers while contributing to the local economy

Local Community Engagement

With a commitment which goes beyond just environmental sustainability, Crown & Champa Resorts understands the great value of local communities by empowering them through employment opportunities, education and community impact initiatives. Throughout the year, they also partake in numerous social activities within the community ranging from blood donation drives, island reef and lagoon clean-ups, fundraising, and local sports events.

In addition to this, they also occasionally host local artisans in their resorts – formulating the opportunity for them to showcase their craft and promote local culture and heritage.