Sustainability
Bequia Beach Hotel & it's group partners uphold a firm commitment to sustainable & responsible hospitality.
We care for our guests. We care for the island and the prosperity of the people of Bequia. We care for St. Vincent & the Grenadines where our property is located. And most importantly, and we care for the planet we all live in.
Committed to delivering the best of service while keeping our environment clean and sustainable, we integrated a number of environmental measures and adopted the best sustainable practices & green initiatives to ensure Bequia Beach Hotel is an eco-minded luxury hotel.
The hotel’s role in the island community is at the forefront of decision-making. Throughout construction and design phases sustainable building practices have been used by sharing of skills, knowledge as well as processes put in place to ensure the hotel has a positive environmental impact:
Destination Awareness & Workforce
Purchase locally sourced sustainable produce, using local fisherman & growers, encouraging Caribbean cuisine.
Support & encouragement to use local-owned business & culture; taxis, diving, bars, restaurants.
Employer of Vincentian staff in all areas, front of house, back of house & management positions.
Health & Safety, employee training, employee satisfaction, community engagement
Water Conservation
With no municipal supply in Bequia, water is a precious resource, Bequia Beach Hotel uses rainwater collection & an advanced water management plan.
Water tanks under buildings store up to 2+ million litres of rainwater, providing the hotel with an eco-friendly clean supply.
Bathrooms utilise ‘low-flush’ technology to significantly reduce water consumption.
Well water used for gardening purposes & outdoor showers
Environmental Awareness
Maintain awareness among our team members, guests on environmental issues & local culture & surroundings.
Green initiatives implemented at the hotel and workplace.
No waste water is discharged into the Sea
Waste foods used for composting
Organic herb, vegetable garden & fruit trees picked daily by chefs to serve the restaurant.
Energy Use Reduction
Ceiling insulation improves efficiency of in-room air conditioning, reducing electricity consumption. A/C sensors on balcony doors.
Use of energy-saving light bulbs, regulators & eco-friendly power efficient electronics where possible
Use of rainwater collection, not solely reliant on power-hungry desalination plants.
Solar roof panels used to help heat the hot water system
Waste Reduction
Filtration systems turn rainwater into drinking water thus reducing plastic water bottle usage
Participate in, fund plastic reduction & bottle recycling programmes
Reduce & recycle waste & ‘repair rather than replace’ mantra
Emphasis to reduce use of single-use plastics in favour of biodegradable materials
Charity & Development
The group proudly supports a number of local charities, schools & initiatives to better the prosperity of the people of Bequia and the island.
As one of the largest employers on the island, Bequia Beach Hotel contributes significantly to the island economy
Emphasis on sustainable employment, future prospects & education
Respect national labour laws and regulations
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