The Story of Siloso Beach Resort
This Sustainability Report, the fourth of the series, is set to mark a new era at Siloso Beach Resort (SBR). SBR is a very unique hotel in many ways and this report intends to highlight the reasons why.
Following the implementation of numerous sustainable initiatives, best practices and policies, it became apparent that the next step for SBR to embark on would be to produce a sustainability report that would provide a highlight of the journey into a single document.
SBR is proud to be one of the few hotels which was purposely built, from its conception, to be an Eco Hotel and to apply best sustainable practices throughout all its operations. The commitment of SBR to be a reference in the sustainability field is strongly present in daily operations.
This report tells the story behind the mind-set that has led to what SBR is today - the different stages of development and the unprecedented commitment of its management to set the benchmark of a new era of sustainable business models in the leisure industry and to continually pursue in this direction.
Realisation of a Rapidly Changing World
One of the main drivers behind SBR adopting a sustainable business model is the realisation and acceptance by its management that we live in a fast changing world in which environmental issues are high on the agenda and in which businesses have an important role to play in helping limit its impacts on the environment. Global concerns such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity losses, fresh water depletion and more, are of great concern to current and future generations and something needs to be done.
SBR believes that it can play its part by reducing environmental impacts on its premises through the adoption of sustainable practices at all levels of operations but also by sharing its opinions and initiatives with society through its CSR programs. It is apparent that while one single organisation can only make small and often insignificant differences on a national or even global scale through its daily operations, it can have very significant impacts on a larger scale by influencing various stakeholders and society at large.
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It is precisely this potential, to make a real change by influencing the numerous guests who transit through the facilities, that has pushed SBR in this direction. The hotel industry is one that has the most potential to influence many people, yet it is also one of the sectors that has made little progress in this field. One single business adopting and showcasing sustainable practices can influence many others to adopt a similar development path.
Constructing An Eco-Resort From The Very Start
SBR’s view is that in this type of business (built environment/hospitality) integrating sustainable practices from the very beginning (and in particular the construction phase) is key as there is only so much that can be achieved in reducing environmental impacts post-construction. If a developer is in a position to implement sustainable thoughts from the very beginning, then it should be done at this stage.
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At Siloso Beach Resort (SBR) the concept of sustainability is not new, in fact even before the hotel was built more than ten years ago, it was decided that SBR would adopt a sustainable business model. Three key decisions were made which were considered highly unusual at the time:
Our 3 Guiding Principles
1) The natural terrain would be preserved.
2) The trees would be preserved.
3) The resort would have minimum covered area.
Since then the concept of sustainability has been well established and remains a core component of the business model with strong initiatives at all levels of operations:
Unique Environmental Attributes
With features such as truly innovative environmentally friendly construction techniques; the longest self-sustained rooftop garden in Singapore; the only 100% spring water landscape swimming pool in Singapore; and numerous other unique environmental practices and initiatives in a hotel environment.
Socially Responsible
With features such as SBR Eco Tours; regular sponsorship of sustainability events; and its latest CSR program: The Biodiversity.sg website, SBR continuously gives back to society and actively promotes the concept of sustainability.
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Economically Viable
With average high hotel occupancy, SBR is not only an environmentally concious hotel but an economically viable business as well that will continue to use its facilities as a showcase of sustainable practices and a test-bed of environmentally friendly technologies.
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Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa, is a recognised and certified eco-hotel from TUV-Rheinland and the Singapore Environment Council (certified from 2010/2011). Additionally SBR is the winner of several awards.
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Our Philosophy
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"Making money? Our life, besides making money, is also about happiness, enjoyment, health, and continuity. This is our company philosophy."
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"How can businesses continue into the future if they cannot anticipate the world environmental problems?"
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"It is for the simple fact that consumer awareness will lead to less profitability in the long run for those who do not practice sustainability.”
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Mr Ng Swee Hwa
Chairman/Owner
Siloso Beach Resort
