Eco Status

Looking After the
Coast We Sit On

Looking After the Coast We Sit On

Blue Marlin holds Eco Proud status, with measured programmes across energy, water, waste and carbon, and a policy that reaches from the kitchen to the beach.

Blue Marlin holds Eco Proud status, with measured programmes across energy, water, waste and carbon, and a policy that reaches from the kitchen to the beach.

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What We Set Out to Do

Supporting Local Growth on the South Coast

Blue Marlin plays an active part in the revival of Scottburgh as a destination. A steady flow of guests through an all-inclusive resort supports local employment, brings work to surrounding communities and creates demand for regional suppliers and services.

That reaches past the property itself, into hospitality jobs, partnerships with activity operators and trade with small businesses in the area. Guests also join in directly: the knitting initiative runs from the Adventure Desk, where guests take a basket and make beanies and scarves for local charities.

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Eco status

Environmental Policy

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape commits to providing a quality service in a way that keeps the workplace safe and healthy for employees and minimises the resort’s impact on the environment. The resort operates in compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, and applies pollution prevention and environmental best practice across its operations. The aim is to bring a positive benefit to the society the resort operates in, through environmental protection, community involvement and employment.

Principles

  • Set sound environmental and social objectives and targets, and integrate a process of review and reporting  
  • Comply with all applicable environmental laws, statutes and regulations  
  • Continuously improve environmental performance and reduce the environmental impact of its activities    
  • Create environmental awareness among employees, suppliers, guests and the wider community

Policy implementation

  • Integrate environmental concerns into decision-making and daily activities  
  • Minimise waste, and reuse or recycle as much of it as possible    
  • Minimise energy and water use to conserve natural resources    
  • Purchase from suppliers with a similar code of practice, as far as possible  
  • Promote and encourage this awareness among staff  
  • Communicate the resort’s environmental commitment to guests and the public  
  • Through the above, take a leadership role in the wider local community

Our Goal

Our goal is to reduce on our carbon foot print by saving on electricity, water consumption & waste recycling.

Responsibilities

  • Employer [Section appointee]
  • Site Manager
  • Service Provider Managers
  • Ad Hoc Contractors
  • Health & Safety Consultant for the maintenance and
Annual review of this Plan.
  • All employees, Service Providers, contractors and sub-contractors employed at The Company premises.

Responsibilities

Small Steps Go a Long Way in Making a Bigger Change

Running a resort with a focus on sustainability touches most parts of the operation. These are the areas Blue Marlin works on.

Energy Management

Old equipment and lighting replaced with the most efficient options available, and occupancy levels used to manage heat pumps, laundry and kitchen load.

Water Conservation

A monitoring system tracks usage, showerheads are being replaced with 6 litre per minute EcoSmart units, and leaks are inspected and repaired promptly.

Waste Reduction

Waste is separated, recorded and removed, suppliers are worked with to cut unrecyclable packaging, and environmentally friendly chemicals, packaging and straws are chosen.

Local Sourcing

Buying locally wherever possible, which cuts transport emissions and keeps spend in the Scottburgh area.

Educating Guests

Younger guests are taught the reasoning behind the policies and take part in beach clean-ups, with the Eco Warrior badge built into the Dream Xplorers programme.

Local Partnerships

The resort takes a leadership role in local initiatives such as Ocean Day, alongside its wider community upliftment work.

Energy Management

Old equipment and lighting replaced with the most efficient options available, and occupancy levels used to manage heat pumps, laundry and kitchen load.

Water Conservation

A monitoring system tracks usage, showerheads are being replaced with 6 litre per minute EcoSmart units, and leaks are inspected and repaired promptly.

Waste Reduction

Waste is separated, recorded and removed, suppliers are worked with to cut unrecyclable packaging, and environmentally friendly chemicals, packaging and straws are chosen.

Local Sourcing

Buying locally wherever possible, which cuts transport emissions and keeps spend in the Scottburgh area.

Educating Guests

Younger guests are taught the reasoning behind the policies and take part in beach clean-ups, with the Eco Warrior badge built into the Dream Xplorers programme.

Local Partnerships

The resort takes a leadership role in local initiatives such as Ocean Day, alongside its wider community upliftment work.

Training and Development:

Our staff receive regular
training to lead and
uphold sustainable practices daily.

Local Partnerships:

We collaborate with local farmers and groups to grow a greener, stronger community.

Our Initiatives

Energy, Water, Waste and CO2 Initiatives

The detailed status of the resort’s environmental programmes, by pillar.

Energy Saver Status

• Replacing old equipment and lighting with the most energy-efficient options available
• Training staff in best practice
• Using occupancy levels to maximise savings across heat pumps, laundry and the kitchen
• Using the available technology more effectively
• Using local climatic conditions, wind and sun, for extraction and drying

Water Saver Status

• A reliable and informative measuring system to monitor water usage
• Replacing all current showerheads with 6 litre per minute EcoSmart showerheads
• Training staff in best practice
•  Inspection and timely repair of all leaks

Waste Efficiency Status

• Effective separation, recording and removal of waste
• Working with suppliers to minimise unrecyclable packaging
• Buying locally where possible, to minimise transport
• Regular vehicle maintenance, and encouraging drivers to use the eco features of the fleet
• Educating younger guests, including beach clean-ups
• Choosing environmentally friendly chemicals, packaging and straws
• Leading and taking part in local initiatives such as Ocean Day
• Involving guests through an informative and enjoyable programme

Carbon Footprint Status

• Educating drivers and using the eco technology in the resort’s vehicles
• Buying locally where possible
• Garden design built around indigenous planting
• Growing and expanding the herb garden, with lemon and herb trees planted
• Encouraging wildlife on the property, including bees, mongooses, owls, blue-headed lizards and birdlife

FAQ

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape holds Eco Proud status, the third step on the Dream Hotels and Resorts five-level scale, which runs from Eco Starter through to Eco Champion. The resort reports against energy, water, waste and carbon programmes.

Blue Marlin monitors water usage through a dedicated measuring system, is replacing showerheads with 6 litre per minute EcoSmart units, trains staff in best practice and inspects and repairs leaks promptly.

Waste at Blue Marlin is separated, recorded and removed, and the resort works with suppliers to cut unrecyclable packaging. Environmentally friendly chemicals, packaging and straws are used, and local buying reduces transport.

Yes. Younger guests take part in beach clean-ups and can earn an Eco Warrior badge through the Dream Xplorers programme at Blue Marlin. Guests are also invited to join the knitting initiative, making beanies and scarves for local charities.

Blue Marlin supports employment and small business across Scottburgh and the surrounding South Coast, working with local activity operators and regional suppliers, and contributing to the area’s growth as a tourism destination.

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