Rogers Hospitality group’s sustainability projects and objectives showcased in a new website and charter. Several of their hotels and resorts have or are obtaining the Green Key certification.
It is vital to think ahead for our future generations and what they will need. On the new “Now for tomorrow” website the Group states that responsible business is about doing things right. Over the last decade, attention has been paid towards energy, water, biodiversity, waste, and social inclusion. It is encouraged that together they can create a better future for Mauritius.
“Go for it now; the future is promised to no one.” Wayne Dyer
Rogers Hospitality pledge to make responsible decisions within the choices and actions we all make. Their programme “Now for Tomorrow” commits to consolidating resilient development, favouring sustainable consumption, protecting Mauritius’ biodiversity through mindful development, valorising cultural and historical heritage, and maintaining vibrant communities. Their objective is to spread awareness that ‘actions speak louder than words’. They are devoted to making a difference and, as part of that, believe hospitality can and should perform differently.
Rogers Hospitality’s aims to provide exceptional hospitality services, which would be an advantage for the environment as well as increase the value for residing communities and raise visitor experience. A pledge was created towards climate change improvement by focusing on five pillars that individually embrace crucial areas and implement physical results that can be measured to guarantee progress has been made. A priority enforced by the nationwide initiative Pacte Signe Natir to build a sustainable and inclusive Mauritius and reach UN’s SDGs.
(1) Energy transition
From October 2021, Rogers Hospitality offers Carbon Neutral Stays for their guests residing at Heritage Resorts in Bel Ombre and recommend additional offsetting opportunities for guests staying at Veranda Resorts. These actions are geared to shift operations towards a low carbon economy along with other transitioning actions to non-renewable energy sources and zero/low carbon emissions.
(2) Circular Economy
Starting from production up to consumption and eliminating the end-of-life concept, by adopting a no-waste and pollution design. Products and materials are reused in a regeneration system: no waste is produced, and all materials are re-injected into the production stream
(3) Biodiversity
Referring to the variety of living organisms (animals & plants) present in ecosystems on Earth, each ecosystem is a community (area) within which a group of living organisms interact with each other in a specific environment (on land or in water). Biodiversity plays an important role in our survival and ensuring a sustained future for generations to come.
(4) Inclusive Development
It makes sure that development progress is sufficiently wide for the benefit of most of the population. One important aspect of inclusive development is social inclusion, where individuals and groups, take part in society. Inclusive development covers support in different ways to vulnerable communities and NGOs for the better.
(5) Vibrant Communities
Similarly, the vibrant community pillar relates to communities that have the potential to ensure a good quality of life for their residents—protecting the community’s culture by incorporating their interests into development and encouraging culture, heritage, and arts.
Rogers Hospitality is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference. Its hospitality brands Heritage Resorts & Veranda Resorts operate in a responsible manner and incorporate principles of sustainable development into the way they provide our guests and clients with real-life experiences. The group operates seven hotels and resorts ranging from mid-scale to luxury resorts in Mauritius, as well as spas, a golf course, nature reserve, beach club. Two of their Heritage Resort establishments have been Green Key certified since 2016, and four establishments are in the application process to being approved.
The additional objectives include from January 2022 to using 100% locally sourced products from Mauritian farmers and suppliers as well as implementing a waste management programme, with a view to recycling 75% of waste by 2022. Another objective is to develop a Conservation Programme with tangible initiatives around Lagoon & Reefs, Forests, Rivers and Wetlands. Reputation and guest awareness are key elements within the Now for tomorrow programme and certification remain a priority, with the objective of certifying by 2024 all business units in the group. In the meantime, Veranda Resorts is undergoing the Green Key auditing, targeting December 2021 for approved certification.
For more information have a look at the website here: https://nowfortomorrow.mu/