Luxury with Purpose:
Our Commitment to
a Greener Bali
Gold-certified and raising the bar — discover how The Sakala Resort Bali embeds sustainability into every stay, from the energy powering your room to the food on your plate.
Our Certification
ECO Climate Badge —
Gold Certified 2026
The Sakala Resort Bali holds the ECO Climate Badge — Indonesia's most rigorous hotel sustainability certification, awarded by Eco Climate Tourism Bali (ETB). ETB is the only certification body in Indonesia officially recognised by Travalyst, the sustainable tourism initiative backed by Booking.com, Google, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and Visa.
Our 2026 audit result placed us in the Gold tier with 270 verified points — confirming that our investments in staff training, energy monitoring, waste tracking, and community programmes go beyond compliance.
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Verification Breakdown
| Component | What Is Assessed | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| A — Management & Policy | Governance, training, staff & guest engagement | 14 pts |
| B — Responsible Purchasing | Eco products, plastic elimination, supplier policy | 21 pts |
| C — Waste Management | Composting, 3R, B3 handling, wastewater | 47 pts |
| D — Water & Energy | Efficiency, renewables, monitoring | 47 pts |
| E — Pollution & Climate | Emissions, chemical management, air quality | 45 pts |
| F — Nature & Biodiversity | Native landscaping, wildlife, habitat | 52 pts |
| G — Community & Culture | Local sourcing, culture, community programmes | 44 pts |
| Grand Total | 272 self-assessed | 270 pts — Gold |
Responsible Purchasing
What We Buy —
and Why It Matters
We source with intention. Our purchasing policy prioritises eco-certified, locally produced, and chemical-free products — making your stay cleaner, safer, and more meaningful.
- Single-use amenity items eliminated across all 261 suites and villas — combs, shower caps, slippers, and laundry bags replaced with reusable or on-request alternatives
- Toiletries in bulk dispensers, removing thousands of single-use plastic bottles from our waste stream every month
- Ecolab Lime-A-Way (88% lactic acid, naturally fermented) and Propan Aqua Stone Care (water-based, low-VOC) — cleaning products verified as eco-friendly under internationally recognised green chemistry criteria
- Zero products derived from endangered species; all suppliers aligned to our sustainability values
Energy & Water
Smarter Energy,
Less Water — Real Numbers
Sustainability without measurement is just intention. We track energy (kWh per occupied room night) and water (m³ per occupied room night) every month — and share results across all departments.
High-efficiency water-cooled chillers replacing ageing plant — the single largest energy saving on property, reducing cooling energy consumption by up to 30%.
Full transition to LED across all guest areas and back-of-house, significantly reducing total lighting energy load resort-wide.
Solar panels power all outdoor garden lighting, feeding clean renewable energy directly into the resort grid.
Fan coil units set to a minimum of 20°C in all rooms — preventing over-cooling, saving energy, and protecting linen longevity.
Low-flow fittings across all F&B and guest areas, dramatically reducing water consumption per room night following our 2025 plumbing programme.
Guests invited to opt in to multi-day linen reuse, reducing laundry cycles, water consumption, and chemical use resort-wide.
Low-Carbon Mobility
Getting Around — Zero Emissions
Our electric vehicle fleet provides guests with zero-emission transfers and transport around Tanjung Benoa — a cleaner way to explore the peninsula.
Explore Tanjung Benoa on our fleet of resort bicycles — available to guests on request for short carbon-free journeys around the area.
Waste Management
Our Waste Hierarchy:
Reduce — Reuse — Recover
Waste is one of the most visible environmental challenges in Bali. We have built a comprehensive waste management system — and we are transparent about both our achievements and our ongoing work to improve.
| Waste Stream | How We Handle It |
|---|---|
| Organic / Food | Diverted to animal feed (primary) and eco-enzyme production from kitchen waste. Compost returned from our TPS3R partner to resort gardens. |
| Dry Recyclables | Segregated collection (paper, cardboard, tin) via our KPP TPS 3R Panca Lestari partnership with licensed recycler. |
| Glass | Dedicated glass collection point. Converted into Eco Bricks for local construction reuse via licensed contractor. |
| Waste Stream | How We Handle It |
|---|---|
| Used Cooking Oil | Collected 4× per month by Sinar Bumi Menghijau and converted to biodiesel — zero oil entering the wastewater system. |
| B3 Hazardous | Stored and disposed per Indonesian B3 regulations. Licensed transporter and processor with verified legal manifests. |
| Wastewater | IPAL wastewater treatment processes all resort wastewater before discharge — monitored quarterly. |
Biodiversity
Tanjung Benoa Is Our Home —
We Protect It
Our beachfront location places us in direct relationship with a rich coastal and marine ecosystem. Over 50% of our grounds are planted with native, climate-adapted flora.
Over 50% of our grounds planted with local, climate-adapted flora — reducing irrigation needs and supporting native pollinators and birds. Coverage verified at >50.3% via satellite survey.
We prohibit direct contact with wildlife across all activities and tours. Animals are observed, never handled — by guests or staff.
Active native tree planting across resort grounds — involving staff and partners — to expand canopy cover and restore habitat corridors around Tanjung Benoa.
Guests engaging in water sports and snorkelling receive reef-safe sunscreen guidance and responsible marine behaviour briefings before entering the water.
Community & Culture
Rooted in Bali —
Supporting the People and Culture That Make It Special
Sustainable hospitality means more than reducing kilowatt-hours. It means ensuring the communities surrounding our resort benefit economically, socially, and culturally.
We prioritise Balinese suppliers for goods, food, and services. The majority of our 300+ team members are Balinese, many from surrounding villages. Fair wages and equal opportunity are central to our HR policy.
Weekly canang sari preparation sessions for guests, led by local team members. Pengrupukan and Nyepi participation with cultural context shared respectfully. In-room cultural guidelines in multiple languages.
Regular beach clean-ups involving staff and local residents. The Sakala supports local health and education initiatives, and engages with the Pecalang for significant cultural events.
Farm to Garden
Fresh, Sustainable,
and Pesticide-Free
As part of our eco-conscious philosophy, The Sakala Resort Bali grows a selection of herbs and vegetables right here on the property — using recycled rainwater and natural compost, with zero chemical pesticides.
You may find our homegrown lemongrass in your evening cocktail, or our herbs in your morning omelette. From garden to plate: sustainability you can taste, every day.
Guided tours available on request — ask our Recreation team.
Travel with Purpose
Stay with Us.
Make a Difference.
We are not perfect. We are improving, measuring, and publishing our results. Transparency about the journey matters as much as the destination.