Sunday 19 April 2020

Thai tropical retreat celebrates ‘carbon-neutral’ certification

A tropical retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand has been recognised for reaching carbon neutrality.

The Santiburi resort operates a comprehensive environmental programme, comprising wastewater treatment, energy saving, waste management, organic gardening, recycling and replacing any chemicals, plastics and other harmful products with green alternatives, including a natural salt cleaning system for its private pool villas.

The retreat also trains its team in all areas of eco-friendly operations and works with responsible local suppliers that share its values.

Guests are also encouraged to play a role - they can decide how often their towels and bed linen should be changed and participate in community activities such as beach cleaning.

Sabine Lamberts, Santiburi's General Manager, said: “We are thrilled to have been certified as a carbon-neutral resort.

"The entire team at Santiburi has been working towards this status for many years by undertaking a series of important initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, lower our energy usage and preserve our ecosystem."