Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort have earned Bronze Benchmark status encompassing cultural, social, economic and ecological sustainability. from Australian sustainability organization EarthCheck.
EarthCheck certification requires an extensive 12-month audit of the resorts’ practices, including Manele Golf Course and laundry facilities, to meet strict sustainability standards. The results are then measured against global standards, to develop a sustainability pathway and effect action toward the goals.
“Our entire team engages in our efforts, from executing water-efficient golf course management to sourcing sustainable partners,” said Avi Phookan, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Lanai. “Highlights include eliminating single-use packaging for bath amenities, incorporating bamboo spa amenities and the removal of plastics for in-room dining service. One exciting project targets food waste reduction utilizing Winnow’s AI technology to capture waste stream of guest and employee food consumption. With online training for our team, we are now able to track information to help us identify touch points and thus develop operational solutions to divert and reduce our overall waste.”
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.
“We strive to leave a positive, long-lasting impact on the storied places where we operate and live,” says David Emig, General Manager Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. “We have had the privilege of leading many initiatives through our Love Lanai Culture Team, from community moon nights with on-site telescope to beach cleanups. We welcomed the Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy for guests and residents to learn about wayfinding. The resort was also able to team up with researchers from Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, where guests can learn and participate in experiments at Hulopoe Beach. The scientists are investigating the role of fishing and human interaction on water and reef health.
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai said they are committed to caring for the land and understanding, preserving, and sharing the island’s culture, traditions and history throughout its operations.
