Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Becomes First Luxury Resort in Hawaii to Earn Earthcheck Silver Certification

Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort were recognized for responsible business practices with the Earthcheck Silver certification; the Resorts are currently the only two properties in the State of Hawaii to hold current Silver Certification. The organization is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. Since 1987 they have been helping companies to care for the planet and its people, and to create sustainable destinations for both travellers and employees alike. 

To achieve and maintain this status, the resorts, including Manele Golf Course and laundry facilities, must be independently audited yearly and meet the requirements of the EarthCheck Certified Standard   In January of this year, a comprehensive range of data was gathered and analysed to benchmark the Lanai properties’ sustainability efforts against global standards, to develop a sustainability pathway and then effect action against the goals, resulting in Bronze status.

Some of the Resorts’ sustainability initiatives include eliminating single-use packaging for bath amenities, incorporating bamboo spa amenities, water-efficient golf course management, the removal of plastics for in-room dining service and sourcing sustainable partners.  A recent project

targets food waste reduction utilizing Winnow’s AI technology to capture waste stream of guest and employee food consumption. With online training for staff, the Resorts are now able to track information and develop operational solutions to divert and reduce overall waste.

“We also believe in not resting on our laurels,” shared Avi Phookan, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Lanai. He continued, “A new partnership with Boomerang Water will allow us to fill, sanitize and then refill fully recyclable aluminium water bottles right on site, reducing our single-use plastic and aluminium consumption across our rooms, golf course and other activity stations.”

The brand’s Four Seasons for Good program underscores education and real-time drills on emergency policies to mitigate any social or environmental risk conditions which might arise.  Teams around the world have been making a positive impact on the planet and communities for many years. Four Seasons for Good combines all this incredible work under a single program and cohesive strategy to create an even greater positive impact.

Additional mentions of innovative sustainability efforts on Lanai include providing complimentary mineral-safe Project Reef sunscreen  to guests on the pool grounds and at the beach kiosk and reef friendly organic landscaping, for which Maui Nui Marine Resource Council awarded the beach resort Gold Certification.

In regard to the resorts’ social impact, volunteer projects such as beach cleanups to education events at the Lanai Observatory or in partnership with the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology provide opportunities to the community.

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai is committed to caring for the land and understanding, preserving, and sharing the island’s culture, traditions and history throughout its operations. Conserving energy and precious natural resources, developing strategic partnerships, implementing sustainable practices and engaging colleagues in education and stewardship allow the Resorts to respect and care for its island home. Through Love Lanai guests can experience the island’s unique living environment and cultural-historical legacy that spans nearly 1,000 years of Hawaiian residency and a diverse cultural heritage though a variety of tours, demonstrations, and cultural experiences through unique, authentic and respectful programming.

Learn more about sustainability at Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Lanai.