Grand Park Kodhipparu staff are celebrating after retaining Green Globe status
It’s celebration time in North Male’ Atoll after Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, earned its seventh consecutive Green Globe Certification. The international sustainability certification for the travel and hospitality industry requires annual independent audits based on 44 criteria and over 380 compliance indicators.
Sustainable management, social and economic criteria, cultural heritage, and environmental protection are the four pillars of any Green Globe audit. As such, it’s considered the premiere worldwide sustainability certification for resorts and hotels.
Grand Park Kodhipparu not only earned the Green Globe status for the seventh year running but also retained its status as a Green Globe Gold Member. This coveted accolade is awarded for consistency, since it can only be given to properties that maintain high sustainability standards for five consecutive years or more.
The house reef is at the centre of all of Grand Park Kodhipparu’s conservation efforts. Populated by healthy corals, turtles, and diverse marine life, it’s a diverse ecosystem. A Resident Marine Biologist spearheads the conservation programme, which includes coral restoration, reef clean-ups, and guided snorkelling experiences that encourage guests to engage more meaningfully with the underwater world.
Beyond the reef, the resort holds a philosophy it calls ‘From reef to roof’. This means that sustainability plays a genuine role in all aspects of the resort’s operations, from conservation to operational responsibilities. General Manager, Raffaele Solferino, who has led the resort since its pre-opening in 2017, said: “From the very beginning, our vision was to create a resort that works in harmony with its environment.
“Achieving Green Globe Gold status for the seventh consecutive year reflects the consistency of that approach. ‘From Reef to Roof’ connects everything we do—from protecting our marine life to how we generate energy and manage resources. It is a responsibility we take seriously, for both our environment and our guests.
“As the explorer and environmentalist, Robert Swan, said, ‘The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.’ That idea resonates strongly with us—we believe it is our responsibility to act, here on our island, every day.”
Renewable energy initiatives, including solar power, help reduce dependence on diesel generators that most remote islands in the Maldives rely upon. An on-site desalination system and water bottling plant enables the island to be self-sufficient for drinking water, without plastic bottles. There are also systems to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials wherever possible, including composting initiatives that minimise food waste.
To find out more, visit the resort website here.
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