Growing & Expanding with Nature
The Caribbean’s most spectacular accommodations, for two people in love, are designed to flawlessly integrate with the surrounding ecosystem. At Sandals and Beaches Resorts, we uphold a commitment to build, design, and maintain our resorts to sustainably harmonize with nature. With conscientious action, we work to preserve these surroundings while we uphold our promise to protect the islands we proudly call our home.
We integrate consistent and responsible sourcing principals and practices across our resorts and work with local suppliers across each island who share our corporate responsibility principals to identify options with a low environmental impact.
56% Produce from Local Farmers
An average of 56% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ produce needs are purchased from local farmers.
90% Produce Harvested Locally
90% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ produce needs in Jamaica is harvested and purchased from local farmers. That amounts to over 5.4 million pounds of produce bought from local farmers annually.
59% Seafood Source Locally
An average of 59% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts seafood sourcing is purchased locally.
Each purchase is a choice, and we choose to support sustainability and reusable products where and whenever possible.
Island Routes’ world-leading adventure experiences presents vacationers to the Caribbean with a selection of tours and private experiences that are as unique as the region. Travel by land, air, or sea and explore trailblazing island-centric tours as well as Private and Bespoke Collections. Best of all, these tours leave behind only footprints on the sand.
The first of its kind in the Caribbean, the SCU certifies staff members currently without formal academic qualifications and provides qualified team members with an avenue to advance their education. Through partnerships with internationally recognized universities, professional organizations and local education institutions, the SCU offers programs that range from basic hospitality-specific training to putting them on a learning pathway that can ultimately lead to a masters and/or doctoral degrees.
Launched in 2012
The Sandals Corporate University was launched March 2012
12,167 Enrolled
Team members that have enrolled and completed at least one course since 2012
33,975 Certificates
Certificates of completion issued in a variety of disciplines
3,444 Assessments Completed
COMPASS Competency Assessments completed certifying team members for jobs
561 Courses
Massive Online Open Courses designed to fill learning gaps identified by team members
$1M in Scholarships
In scholarships to team members pursuing high school equivalency courses, certification programs, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and post-graduate degrees
16,000 Graduated
Have graduated from the Hospitality Training Program
106 People Benefited
People have benefited from the Management Training program
Team members are the heart and soul of Sandals and Beaches; the #1 reason guests return to our resorts year after year. We consider everyone to be family – made up of 15,000+ strong – and we’re fiercely protective of the region we call our home.
By ensuring a strong future for the Caribbean hotel industry, Sandals and Beaches believes in fueling the talent pipeline and provides opportunities for individuals to professionally develop and grow to their fullest potential.
Our mission is to offer the ultimate Caribbean vacation experience by innovatively, reliably and consistently providing the safest and highest quality services and facilities to guests, while attaching a premium to our human resources and being among the most eco-friendly and community-friendly resorts in the hospitality industry.
Working alongside this International NGO we’ve been able to reduce our environmental footprint through elimination of single-use plastics in both front and back of house operations earning Sandals and Beaches Resorts the Blue two-star seal and having our resorts recognized as Blue Verified businesses and partners in sustainable industry leadership.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts are located on the most pristine pieces of Caribbean beachfront real estate. As a leader in sustainable tourism, we have an obligation to protect these coastal and ocean ecosystems empowering those to take an active role in its preservation and conservation.
Energy Management ProgramReducing energy use comes naturally. Across all our resorts, we use next-gen, smart lighting where needed including LED light bulbs and skip it where we don’t. We prefer the natural rays of the cool Caribbean Sun. Energy efficient technology in guests’ rooms (lighting and air conditioning sensors) and in back of house areas (laundry an kitchens) which contributes to reducing our overall energy consumption.
Water Conservation ProgramWhen it comes to water, we value every drop. Water recycling methods and efficiency tools are at every stop. Many of our resorts have reverse osmosis plants which purify or desalinate contaminated water for generation as a sustainable water source. We hydrate lawns and flora/plants using gray water. And we encourage guests to reuse linens and towels if possible during their stay as part of our Linen Reuse program.
Waste Management ProgramWaste plays a crucial role in our comprehensive cycle of sustainability. We compost, recycle, donate, and transform waste into reusable products, and minimize waste with conscious sustainable design across our resorts.
Control of Hazardous SubstancesWhat you put into your environment is what you get out of it. At Sandals, we use eco-friendly chemicals throughout our resorts and train our staff in safety, storage, and maintenance. So, you can enjoy the Caribbean in its lush, natural beauty.
The Sandals Group is committed to providing quality vacation experiences for our guests while we work to minimize the environmental and social impacts associated with our operations.
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