Sustainability at Jetwing Hotels

Pioneering Sustainable Tourism
with Sri Lankan Hospitality

Jetwing Hotels has been a pioneer of sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka, guided for over five decades by the philosophy of our founder the late Herbert Cooray. We believe that sustainability and its challenges are constantly evolving and require dynamic, innovative solutions. While our efforts in the past were guided by an inherent desire to maintain a harmonious relationship between the business, environment, and the local communities our initiatives today are guided by a comprehensive six-fold Sustainability Strategy.

Creating a Butterfly Effect

With the importance of sustainability being brought to the fore in recent times, the need for conscious decisions to be made for the future of the planet and its people is greater than ever. Rather than a destination, we believe that sustainability is a journey of discovery, innovation, and tenacity and making changes today, however small, can lead to a better future for all.

By sharing our journey of sustainability, what we have learnt, and what we hope to achieve, we aim to inspire change and create a butterfly effect.

Sustainability Strategy

Built upon the commitment outlined in our Sustainability Policy, our Sustainability Strategy focuses on six key categories designed to promote a holistic framework of initiatives that focus on the environment, economy and people both within and beyond our family.

More often than not, our initiatives encompass more than one category – demonstrating the extent of our sustainability efforts which highlight key impact areas of our business and remain in continuous development in order to meet the needs of our rapidly changing world.

We’ve designed our strategy to prioritize areas where we have the most impact. To ensure we remain effective, we’ll continually review and adjust our policies and strategy to address the evolving needs of our environment and community.

In order to ensure compliance with industry standards in specific operational areas, we have also developed a number of policies that are based on the aims and outcomes of our overall Sustainability Strategy.

Climate Action

Minimiing emissions through an increased reliance on renewable energy sources; while also incorporating adaptation measures to improve climate resilience of our operations.

Resource Efficiency

Optimising our use of resources by managing overall consumption, through the integration of circular practices to reduce consumption, and maximise reusability and recyclability of waste across our operations.

Heritage Stewardship

Preserving the island’s rich and diverse, natural and cultural heritage, by respecting traditions as we curate authentic local experiences, and actively working to conserve our natural environment.

Thriving Community

Sharing the economic and social benefits of sustainable tourism with our local communities, by creating meaningful opportunities for residents and entrepreneurs, and building partnerships that foster shared success.

Empowered Family

Providing an enriching,equitable work environment that promotes employee satisfaction and empowerment, through continuous learning and development opportunities, ensuring employees feels valued and supported.

Impact Sourcing

Striving to strengthen the local economy while mitigating transportation impacts by prioritising local sourcing, integrating responsible production practices, and encouraging supplier responsibility across the value chain.

The Bigger Picture

The impact of the sustainable initiatives at Jetwing Hotels is not simply limited to its scope of operations, instead helps achieve wider objectives by aligning with the United Nations’ framework for sustainable development.

Our business practices and initiatives are deeply aligned with the principles of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 and 12. This alignment has a positive ripple effect, enabling us to meaningfully engage and contribute to the achievement of nine additional SDGs, while growing our awareness and working towards meeting the targets of the six remaining goals. We understand the interconnectedness of all these goals and believe that our ongoing efforts to enhance our environmental and social performance are essential for creating a sustainable future.

At Jetwing Hotels, we’re committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and fostering positive social impacts. We welcome your feedback on our sustainability efforts, including suggestions for how we improve. Please share your thoughts and ideas with us at sustainability@jetwinghotels.com

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