SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
At ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the principles of sustainability are not just buzzwords. As operators of a marina, we are conscious of our contribution to this tableau and remain steadfast in our commitments to sustainability. We aim to continually enhance our sustainability performance across all aspects, including environmental, social, cultural, health and safety.
We strive to promote a more sustainable value chain by partnering with companies that we conduct business with, including our owners, franchise partners and suppliers.
The Club’s Sustainability Policy serves as a guideline for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable marina club, and an enjoyable and safe environment for our boaters, Members and guests.
DID YOU KNOW?
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore was the first marina in Southeast Asia to be accredited as a ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ by the International Marina Industry Association (MIA).
We are guided by our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy with each relevant focus area to ensure a positive social impact and make meaningful contributions to our stakeholders, employees and community.
ENVIRONMENT
- Give preference to environmentally sustainable suppliers and products, including capital goods, food, beverages, building materials and consumables.
- Make responsible purchasing decisions for consumable and disposable goods to minimise amount of waste generated.
- Measure energy consumption by type and take steps to minimise overall consumption, including increasing the use of renewable energy.
- Assess water risk, measure water consumption by type, and take steps to minimise overall consumption. Ensure water is sourced sustainably and environmental flows are not adversely affected.
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- Identify and calculate, where possible, significant greenhouse gas emissions from all sources controlled by the company and implement procedures to reduce emissions.
- Reduce transportation requirements and actively encourage the use of cleaner alternatives by guests, employees, suppliers and in our own operations.
- Effectively treat wastewater, including grey water, and only reuse or release safely.
- Measure waste, including food waste, and implement mechanisms to reduce waste. Where reduction is not feasible, waste is reused or recycled. Ensure that any residual waste disposal has no negative effect on the local population or the environment.
- Minimise the use of harmful substances and substitute them where available by alternative products or processes. Ensure proper management of all storage, use, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
- Implement measures to minimise pollution from noise, light, runoff, erosion, ozone-depleting substances, and air, water and soil contaminants.
- Support and contribute to biodiversity conservation, especially for natural protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimised, rehabilitated and there is a compensatory contribution to conservation management.
- Avoid the introduction of invasive species through appropriate measures, such as using native species where possible.
- Follow appropriate guidelines for the management and promotion of visits to natural sites to minimise negative impacts and maximise visitor satisfaction.
- Responsibly manage any interaction with free roaming wildlife through our operations.
- Refrain from acquiring species of wild animal that are bred or held captive, except by authorised and licensed persons and for properly regulated activities in compliance with local and international law.
- Restrict the harvest, consumption, display, selling, or trade of wildlife species, except as part of a regulated activity that ensures that their utilisation is sustainable, and in compliance with local and international laws.
SOCIAL
- Actively contribute to initiatives that support local infrastructure and social community development.
- Offer equal opportunities to the local community for employment and advancement, including in management positions.
- Preference for local and fair trade suppliers and products, wherever these are available and of sufficient quality.
- Support local entrepreneurs in the development and sale of sustainable products and services that are based on the area’s nature, history and culture.
- Strict intolerance of commercial, sexual or any other form of exploitation or harassment, particularly of children, adolescents, women, minorities and other vulnerable groups.
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- Offer equal employment opportunities, including in management positions, without discrimination by gender, race, religion, disability or in other ways.
- Ensure that labour rights are respected and employees are paid at least a living wage. Employees are offered regular training, experience and opportunities for advancement.
- Conduct due diligence to ensure developments do not compromise the availability of basic services for neighbouring communities. Additionally, avoid any hindrance to local access to livelihoods.
- Adopt international and national best practices and locally agreed guidance for managing and promoting visits to indigenous communities and culturally or historically sensitive sites.
- Contribute to the protection, preservation and enhancement of local properties, sites and traditions of historical, archaeological, cultural and spiritual significance.
- Incorporate elements of local culture into our property, while respecting the intellectual property rights of local communities.
- We do not engage in the sales, trade or display of historical and archaeological artefacts, unless permitted by local and international law.
GOVERNANCE
- Comply with all applicable legislations and regulations, including the following aspects: health, safety, labour and the environment.
- Measure, track and analyse our environmental and social impact across our operations.
- Regularly communicate our performance to our stakeholders and customers, to engage their support.
- Provide opportunities for staff to engage in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives, through education and training.
- Monitor our customers’ satisfaction, including aspects of sustainability, and take corrective action where needed.
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- Ensure that accurate information is presented in promotional materials and marketing communications with regards to our organization, products and services, including any sustainability claims.
- Incorporate sustainability in all stages of the building and infrastructure lifecycle.
- Comply with all applicable zoning requirements and laws related to protected areas and heritage considerations throughout the life cycle of the property.
- Ensure accessibility for all, including persons with special needs.
- Ensure that any acquisition by the organisation of land and water rights and of property is done in accordance with the law and adheres to local communal and indigenous rights, including their free, prior and informed consent, and does not require involuntary resettlement.
- Provide information and interpretation to staff and guests about the natural surroundings, local culture, and cultural heritage.
- Raise awareness of responsible tourism and travel among our guests in areas where we operate.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore has received the following eco accreditations:
- Certificate of Registration, Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2015
ONE°15 is the first marina this region to achieve this Prestigious Internationally recognized certification for Environmental Management. ISO 14001 is part of the ISO 14000 environmental management standards that exist to ensure products and services have the lowest possible environmental impact.
- Certificate of Registration, Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2015
ONE°15 achieved this prestigious internationally recognised certification for our service excellence.
- WWF, Earth Hour Certificate of Appreciation (2009)
A certificate of appreciation for ONEo15 Marina Club’s participation in Earth Hour Singapore 2009.
- Green Maritime Company of the Year at the Asia Boating Awards 2015
At the Asia Boating Awards 2015, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove was named Green Maritime Company of the Year, an award which recognises the leisure marina businesses in Asia that have contributed to the protection of the environment. This is a testament to the Club’s continual efforts to protect the environment and marine life, which include Project Perna, an eco-initiative of installing strings of mussels under our marina’s pontoon, as well as our annual club-wide participation in Earth Hour.
- South East Asia’s first ‘Fish Friendly Marina’, Marina Industries Association (MIA) 2016
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, received its accreditation as a “Fish Friendly Marina” by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). It is the first Level 4 Clean Marina ISO 140001 marina to achieve this recognition in South East Asia. The presentation to the ONE°15 Marina’s executive and senior management team took place during the Singapore Yacht Show hosted by the Marina.
- Luxury Eco-friendly Hotel of the Year 2017, Luxury Travel Awards
The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards represent the pinnacle of hospitality achievement, championing the best in their respective fields. The accreditation of this award has recognised ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore’s effort in striving to be not only the best Club for its members but also a luxury hotel for travellers from all over the world. The Club’s Environmental Policy strives to operate an Eco-friendly club and hotel while maintaining the continuous growth of their business through several approaches as a whole.