Taj Samudra Colombo achieves Earthcheck silver status

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Earthcheck represents the next generation of global benchmarking, certification and improvement systems; assaying the sustainability of the international travel and tourism industry.

Earthcheck provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems faced by the planet today, including the greenhouse effects, over-use of freshwater resources, destruction of Biodiversity, production of solid and biological waste and social issues.

The Taj Samudra Colombo was awarded its first Earthcheck Bronze certificate in 2010. After two years of maintaining the Bronze status, Taj Samudra Colombo has been awarded a Silver certificate in 2012 on account of its continual improvements and new environmental sustainability initiatives rolled out during the past years.

Strategically located in the heart of Colombo, in close proximity to the buzzing and active city, the Taj Samudra consists of 300 guest rooms, state of the art gym, swimming pool, three specialty restaurants, 24/7 coffee shop, bar, lobby lounge, nine banquet spaces, business centre, shopping arcade and rented offices. As

a part of its pledge to continually improve the environmental and social sustainability performances, Taj Samudra Colombo vouches to protect and conserve the natural environment through prevention of pollution, efficient utilisation of resources, effective waste management practices, promotion of environmental awareness and sensitivity among its stakeholders.

Further, in order to accomplish its ultimate goal of achieving globally recognised best practices in Energy and Water Management, Taj Samudra monitors and improves environmental sustainability practices in accordance with the Earthcheck standards, which also include complying with all relevant legal legislation and regulations concerning environmental conservation and protection.