Sustainability

MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT

Shaping the heritage of tomorrow by
crafting sustainable travel experiences

Attuned to the delicate beauty of the planet, Belmond is committed to crafting sustainable travel experiences. As connectors and curators, Belmond recognises we must first be caretakers. We optimise our operations to protect our precious habitat, evolve our gastronomy approach to have greater positive impact and ensure our communities have what they need to thrive. We inspire our teams to join us in shaping the heritage of tomorrow.

fresh herbs and vegetables in staff's apron from garden at Las Cataratas

Our commitment
to sustainability

At Belmond, we are dedicated to preserving the environment and supporting the communities where we operate. Our “Think Global, Act Local” approach values each property’s first-hand knowledge and recognises the specificities of every context. It allows each local team to develop initiatives and partnerships that have the most relevance to the spaces and the communities that live adjacent to them, maximising their impact and engagement across three pillars: Gastronomy, Habitat and People with ambitious targets on climate change, water consumption, biodiversity and community engagement. Here's a glimpse into our efforts to build a sustainable future:

EARTHCHECK AS A GLOBAL STANDARD

In 2021, Belmond launched a partnership with EarthCheck. Within this comprehensive framework, our properties undergo a stringent sustainability certification process rooted in scientific principles and centered on people. In 2024, we were proud to announce that we reached our target of having EarthCheck certification for all of our eligible properties.

PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS - MAKING WAVES

At Belmond, we are fortunate to be custodians of many precious coastlines. That's why we are proud to have started a partnership with Parley for the Oceans. With an existing legacy of sustainable practices, Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, has been selected as Belmond’s symbol of change to pilot this partnership. The collaboration places a strong emphasis on the true custodians of the beauty and nature surrounding our properties: our employees. The initiative aims to raise awareness and inspire a network of Ocean Guardians across Belmond to drive positive change. We have expanded protected zones for sea turtles, and we are raising awareness on the causes of plastic pollution through regular beach clean ups. The programme features tailored sustainability initiatives and scientific research projects involving community conservation to support native biodiversity, including coral mapping on the Mayan Reef in the Riviera Maya to protect these vital marine ecosystems.

Rio Sagrado employee picking herbs in garden

CHAMPIONING LOCAL PRODUCE IN THE SACRED VALLEY

At Rio Sagrado, Chef Carlos Alberto Risco Loyola is spearheading the zero-waste approach in partnership with Gardener Pedro Libertador Munoz. Together they have hit several milestones such as the organic cultivation of herbs and vegetables. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, the hotel uses only cage-free eggs, implements an on-site composting system, and procures produce from local small-scale farmers.

LUXURY COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITY

At Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, sustainability thrives through strong partnerships, careful sourcing, and a focus on gardens. Le Manoir's gardens are a cornerstone of its sustainability mission. Going beyond the garden, Le Manoir has also created tailored sustainability roadmaps for each department at the hotel. This empowers them to think specifically about their actions, enabling them to be clear about what they can do, wherever they work – from the Executive Office and Guest Services to Engineering and Housekeeping. This deep-rooted passion for locality and sustainability was further lauded in 2021 when the hotel received one of the Michelin guide’s first Green Stars.

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