Minor Hotels achieves 30 Green Growth 2050 Platinum certifications

Minor Hotels has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, with 30 of its properties earning the Green Growth 2050 Platinum certification. This achievement underscores the group's commitment to the environment across its operations in 56 countries.

Since March 2024, the brand has expanded its Platinum-accredited properties with 10 new additions, including Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka and Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas in Africa. These properties represent Minor Hotels’ first Platinum certifications in their respective regions. Minor Hotels sets a minimum of Gold certification for its Anantara and Avani brands, demonstrating its strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has implemented numerous environmental initiatives, including transforming its 90,000 sq m property into a chemical-free zone and collaborating with Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation on the Rekawa Turtle Sanctuary, protecting over 11,000 baby turtles.

In the Seychelles, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas practices water conservation through advanced technologies, promotes sustainable sourcing, and has a ‘no plastic’ policy. In Dubai, Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites has achieved Platinum status for the fourth consecutive year, earning the highest audit score globally.

“The recent accomplishments are the culmination of years of hard work across our global portfolio to align ourselves with, and indeed surpass, the strict standards set by Green Growth 2050. Achieving our 30th Platinum Certification is a great example of how eco-tourism, when approached creatively, can help cut emissions, climate-proof the food supply and provide locals with a living, all while making it easier for travellers to leave a lighter footprint on their next adventure,” said John Roberts, Group Director of Sustainability & Conservation for Minor Hotels.