Sandals Negril awarded Green Globe Platinum

Green Globe has recognised that Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa has reached an entirely new level of achievement in its sustainable tourism practices, becoming the first ever hotel to be awarded Green Globe Certified Platinum.

Green Globe is a global Benchmarking and Certification product for sustainable Travel and Tourism. It is based on the Agenda 21 principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 Heads of State at the United Nations Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992.

Sandals Negril was the very first all-inclusive resort to earn the Green Globe 21 Certification in 1998, with all the remaining resorts in the Sandals portfolio earning the revered award by 2001.

Green Globe Certified Platinum acknowledges Sandals Negril’s continuous certification under the Green Globe Company Standard for the past ten years. Among the resort’s most notable achievements, as outlined in a recent Onsite Certification Audit, are the preservation of local flora and fauna; housekeeping staff expertly trained on the latest environmental practices; eco-friendly signage and postings located throughout the resort; and an onsite Green Team that executes activities such as beach and coral reef cleanups.

Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals said, “The evolution of our relationship with Green Globe is phenomenal and something we at Sandals Resorts International are extremely proud of.”

All Sandals & Beaches Resorts have been awarded the coveted Green Globe Award for environmental stewardship. From recycling to conserving, ecological responsiveness is a Sandals commitment. Each resort has a dedicated environmental manager to ensure that all aspects of the hotel operation are in-line with strict environmental standards. The environment is never an afterthought, it is an embedded part of the operating culture of both the corporate offices and the resorts themselves. Ultimately, Sandals is a Caribbean family-run business that cares about its culture, communities and environment.

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