Movenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah strives for environmental excellence
Cairo "Almasalla Travel News" – LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Over the past few years this striking private island resort has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and corporate responsibility on multiple levels.
The success of Movenpick Hotels&Resorts’ sustainability efforts lies in its integration into their business strategy.
“Achieving Green Globe Certification is a great milestone for this property,” said Paul Papanicolaou, General Manager at the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah. “This prestigious award marks our success in educating our employees and partners and our commitment to ensure ongoing responsible practices towards sustaining the environment.
I would like to thank the entire team for their dedication, and we will continue to strive for environmental excellence, creating a better future for the generations to come.”
Sustainability is a huge topic in Saudi Arabia, and the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras is fully in line with the nation’s green trend. In 2012 the kingdom of Saudi Arabia developed a comprehensive framework for measuring and monitoring environmental challenges. As a result the country has adopted a complete list of standards and guidance, regulating an array of environmental challenges ranging from air pollution to waste water management to transportation of chemicals. All regulations include components to promote sustainability.
Saudi Arabia is one of the leading countries in the MENA region, and at last year’s Global Economic Symposium in Brazil plans were announced, to transition the nation to 100% renewable energy in the coming decades.
A long-term sustainability management system is in effect at Movenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah, energy and water consumption is optimized and strictly monitored. Bacteriological and chemical testing for water and ice cubes is done on a monthly basis. Waste volume, weight and reduction goals are specified, a comprehensive reuse and recycle policy is in place.
The Movenpick Resort Al Nawras Jeddah implemented a pro-active purchasing policy that favors environmentally-friendly and fair trade products, an external stakeholder communications strategy was designed to drive awareness among local partners.
