Sustainability
Amira luxury resort is committed to environmental sustainability.
We are committed to protecting the environment, the health and safety of our employees, and the community in which we conduct our business. It is our policy to seek continual improvement throughout our business operations to lessen our impact on the local and global environment by conserving energy, water and other natural resources reducing waste generation recycling and reducing our use of toxic materials. We are committed to environmental excellence and pollution prevention, meeting or exceeding all environmental regulatory requirements, to purchasing products which have greater recycled content with lower toxicity and packaging, that reduce the use of natural resources.
Energy efficiency
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Electric vehicle charging stations
Sustainable sourcing
- Vegetarian and vegan meals
Waste reduction
- Recycling programme
- Donates excess food
- Safely handles hazardous substances
- Safely disposes of electronics, batteries and lightbulbs
Energy
- Low energy-consuming lamps
- Occupancy-movement sensors
- Double glazing for air conditioning energy efficiency and more efficient thermal insulation
- Automatic on/off light switch system
- Automatic on/off air conditioning when windows are open
- Automatic lighting control systems to detect sunrise/sunset and for managing exterior lighting levels
- Solar panels on central building roof for hot water
Water efficiency
- Water saving devices in toilets such as flow restrictors, push taps, double flush mechanisms
- Wastewater treatment for irrigation use
- Towel washing and cleaning at guests’ request