Green Globe recertifies Constance Halaveli


Maldives
PUBLISHED March 09, 2020

Green Globe has recertified Constance Halaveli for their commitment to its sustainability goals and successfully implementing numerous green initiatives over the past two years.

Tangi Le Grand, General Manager of Constance Halaveli said, "Constance Halaveli Maintains its Green Globe status in 2020. This prestigious acknowledgement is a great accomplishment for Constance Halaveli and the dedication, passion and continuous effort by all our team has enabled us to bring improvements to all respective areas within the resort. As we move forward into the next five years, we will endeavor to meet and exceed the green targets that are currently in place.

"Sustainability within the Constance Hotels & Resorts is defined as carrying out our business in line with the companys guiding principles of being conscious of global environmental issues and acknowledging our responsibility towards the environment. At Constance Halaveli, we are constantly aware of the risks of our operations to the natural surroundings and communities. We realize that our operators may produce significant environmental impacts as we consume large quantities of resources and generate waste. We also recognize that our activities can have both a positive and negative affect on these areas and we have responsibilities to manage these impacts.

"When you think of the Maldives, you picture islands surrounded by white sandy beaches and calm sparkling turquoise waters. Unfortunately, as with many seaside resorts, plastic waste and other non-biodegradable materials have caused detrimental effects on the environment. Luckily there are some key organizations in the Maldives that care about the environment and are making a huge effort, on a local level, to involve not only tourists but also community members to raise awareness of this situation and help make a difference in protecting fragile ecosystems. We work alongside local people toward marine conservation and preserving the pristine environment of the Maldives."

Collaboration with Parley

Constance first partnered with Parley Ocean School in 2018 as part of its plastic recycling efforts. Around 51,300kg of plastic bottles, thats equivalent to 9.5 Asian Elephants, are collected on the island, transported to Male and then on to Germany for recycling where they are made into items such as Adidas sport shoes.

Nature Guide Booklet

The resorts Nature Walk Booklet, distributed in villas, contains information by resident biologists about the ecological history of the island, its native wildlife and the many plant species. Sections are dedicated to marine creatures and birdlife such as Sally-Light-Foot Crabs and Black-Naped Terns as well as indigenous Banyan Palms and Halaveli Bushes. Maps, photos and detailed descriptions are provided for self-guided walks.

Green News Magazine

To raise awareness and promote the resorts sustainability efforts, a Green News Magazine is displayed on an in-house TV channel in guest villas. The magazine announces annual environmental events including World Environment Day, Earth Hour and World Oceans Day when fun activities such as sand sculpting, lagoon cleaning and gardening are organized. Charitable events sponsored by Constance Halaveli are also highlighted such as the Dhiraagu Road Race, the largest annual run held in Maldives, where people and communities from all over the country gather together to support the protection of the children. 

In addition, Breast Cancer Fun Runs and donations of stationery supplies for local school children are the other social activities organized by the property.

Sustainability efforts at Constance Halaveli are communicated regularly via the magazine. Plastic bags and straws are banned and have been replaced with reusable bags and paper straws. Also, to encourage guests participation in nature preservation actions, a Batteries Recycling Bag is provided for visitors to take their old batteries back home for recycling as there are no recycling facilities located nearby.

Furthermore, guests are educated about ethical souvenirs and encouraged to purchase and support native crafts that use traditional plant materials like coconut husk or leaves for woodwork and woven products. This deters proliferating any demand for items using corals, shells and turtle shell materials that leads to loss of biodiversity.

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