The following is a series of Management / Operations design guidelines that we try to implement into every project we take:

Sustainable Sites:

• Provide motivation and education for staff in environmental management and cultural heritage issues.
• Use recycled post-consumer products wherever possible.
• Minimize waste generation; purchase products which contain minimal packaging; encourage efficiency in use of resources; encourage bulk purchasing.
• Implement effective recycling and waste management practices, including composting.
• Avoid the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides in maintenance, cleaning and landscaping operations.
• Implement water conservation systems in cleaning and laundry operations.
• Minimize noise pollution and disturbance.
• Ensure that no merchandise is used or sold that includes rare or threatened species.
• Encourage the promotion of certified ‘ecolabel’ products; preferably those sourced locally.
• Advise guests about the need to protect local, rare and threatened species and heritage.
• Provide educational information, activities, and programs to encourage a sense of learning in the guest in regards to the natural environment, local culture and heritage.
• Encourage safe and appropriate interaction with wildlife and minimize negative impacts on wildlife habitats.
• Establish conservancy programs to aid protection of natural habitats.

Cultural / Economic:

• Use local contractors and suppliers wherever possible.
• Allow public access wherever possible and ensure connectivity to community services and facilities.
• Provide meaningful employment and training for local people, including management positions.
• Purchase and market local products and services. Provide investments to local community infrastructure.
• Ensure that all local cultural sensitivities have been considered and respected.
• Ensure that all cultural information and interpretation is accurate.
• Provide educational opportunities for local communities.