Sustainability

By sarai Resort & Spa

At Sarai Resort, sustainability is part of our purpose. Supporting local culture, conserving Cambodia’s natural beauty, and giving back to the community. From embracing eco-friendly practices to partnering on biodiversity and education initiatives, we’re committed to a greener, more mindful future.

Environmental Responsibility

Sarai Resort & Spa produces still and sparkling drinking water for guests and hosts to minimize the carbon footprint that results from the packaging and transport of water it tastes great too! At Earth Lab, our center for environmental education and zero waste, we upcycle and recycle waste materials into new products. This limits our negative impact on the local environment while continuing to increase our operational efficiency.

Plant genetic conservation

As the only private sector company accepted into this Royal Project, the resort lush environment is also our field study to develop a unique plant data collection and as a living ecosystem we can learn from and research with. The project also aims to enhance the development of the country’s agriculture, forestry and economy. We work with RSPG to increase the progressive conscience and knowledge of natural resources conservation, especially among younger generations.

Hornbill conservation

We work to protect hornbills as numbers have sadly dwindled in recent years. Our vegetation bears fruit which is a staple of their diet and we also install artificial nests similar to their natural habitat. This is necessary as natural tree cavities occur in old trees which are vulnerable, and the process is slow and not always optimum for breeding. Our partnership with the Thailand Hornbill Project ensures we’re doing everything we can to help our most iconic wildlife on the island.

Can you name the 6 Rs?

Sustainability is the byword for every department in the resort. Our farm-to-table initiative encompasses the Organic Garden, Mushroom Hut, Goat Farm, Chicken Farm and Duck Farm. We produce our own water and engage in natural waste water treatment. We make many products on-site or work with local suppliers to eliminate the use of plastic packaging and the carbon footprint of deliveries. Our creed: Rethink, Responsible, Respect, Refuse, Reuse and Recycle.

Social Responsibility

Community education, health and wellness

By donating to the English Education Program, we support teachers in five local schools and organize events to expose children to culture and sustainability. As well as engaging with other local schools to assist whenever they need support for any educational development and education infrastructure. And by collaborating with hospital authorities and donating medical equipment, we can also do our bit to make a difference. One of the latest joint efforts is an immunization program aimed at protecting the population and making the island safe from disease.

Clean water projects

Together with Imagine Thailand, Six Senses Yao Noi has provided a clean drinking water system for 35 locations both in cities area and the ones that are further out, that include schools, hospitals, parks, mosques, temples, and police stations. We continue to work closely with Imagine Thailand on locating future installation locations. To date, more than 104 thousand community members have daily access to clean drinking water through those installed filters.

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