As green as it gets

The fact that it is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s concrete jungle doesn’t keep Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur from pursuing its sustainability standards and practices.

Tripti Mehta

Rooted in its corporate ethos of ‘Embracing the Environment, Empowering People’, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur’s sustainability approach emphasises on building in harmony with nature and contributing to the growth and development of the community. This, it achieves in spite of being set amidst the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle – the commercial, shopping, and entertainment hub of Malaysia.

“Conservation of natural resources such as energy, water and gas; recycling; promoting sustainable living by educating our guests, clients and children in schools and homes we engaged with, are some of the contemporary methods of sustainability we have adopted at the property. We also participate in the EarthCheck programme – world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory group for travel and tourism,” shares Shereen Chow, Director of Sales & Marketing, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur.

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is committed to protecting the environment and uplifting the communities around it. Each of its properties engages the customer in making their contribution to the environment and involve themselves in eco-sensitive issues. “The Green Imperative Fund works based on guest contribution of $2 net per room, per night. This amount is automatically billed to our guests, although they are at the liberty to opt out of the programme anytime during their stay. The hotel then matches the guest’s contribution, and the total funds go out to our Foundation,” she adds.