Sandals Regency La Toc, A Pillar Of Sustainability

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa Saint Lucia, for the 20th year in a row, received its EarthCheck certification, with the last five of these years ranked at master status. EarthCheck is the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism organizations. Established over 30 years ago, the entity collaborates with prominent research institutions and universities globally to address sustainability and climate change challenges in tourism destinations and businesses. EarthCheck’s principal certification programme, EarthCheck Certified, is operational in over 70 countries, aiding members in achieving sustainable tourism outcomes. Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Rodesha Reid, explained just how significant a role the certification plays in validating the resorts conservation efforts. According to EarthCheck for 2023, the resort was the regional leader in waste management, diverting a significant amount of waste from the island’s landfill. “Our commitment to sustainability encompasses various projects focused on energy management, waste reduction and active community engagement. In our ongoing efforts to enhance waste management, we have introduced several initiatives this year. Notably, we have embraced composting as a sustainable practice. Additionally, we’ve taken significant strides in diverting High Density Poly...