Maldives announces mandate for solar energy

The Maldives are sinking, energy's a fortune and waste disposal is a major issue. At Climate Week NYC, the country's vice president announces a mandate that 60% of energy be produced by solar power in a bid to be carbon neutral by 2020. 

In a bid to be the first carbon neutral hotel, Six Senses resort, Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, is taking a lead:

• Photovoltaic solar panels, solar thermal energy and solar shingles

• Pilot programs for biogas, biofuel and deep sea water cooling

• Heat recovery

• Eco-conversion of facilities

• Carbon offsetting for third party sources not owned or controlled by the group

• etc.

To read a full Soneva Fushi case study on sustainable practices authored by Craft House founder Yvette Jong on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund, click below:

UPDATE Soneva Fushi, which was the foundation of the Six Senses brand and its success is no longer part of the Six Senses network

Craft House is proud to include the Six Senses brand, and its parent company, IHG as part of its select client list.

Towards the Business Case for Sustainable Hotels in Asia

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