Green Globe certification for Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara
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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara has earned its Green Globe accreditation – an environmental sustainability standard specially developed for the travel and tourism industry.
Of the 39 criteria, the Resort was required to meet, it exceeded its score in areas such as employee training, communications strategy, community development, conserving water/energy resources and protecting surrounding ecosystems.
“We are actively engaged in our adherence to the Green Globe Certification standards,” says Christian Zunk, General Manager, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. “The Environment Health and Safety Management System provided by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi helps us integrate our approach for identifying and managing all areas related to the environment, health and safety of our employees, guests, stakeholders and our resident Wildlife on the Island.”
The Resort conducts regular awareness training on activities that increase its environmental impact, and on its own responsibilities towards environmental conservation and sustainability. It also supports local environmental campaigns.