To commemorate its thirtieth anniversary, sustainable hospitality pioneer Banyan Group introduced the institution of its Rewilding Banyan Fund.
As of 1st November, USD $1 from each direct reserving of Banyan Group’s motels and resorts can be pledged to the brand new fund, supporting long-term rewilding efforts to revive pure habitats in locations the place the Group operates.
Building upon the success of the rewilding initiative piloted at Laguna Phuket in 2023, the place 7,500 saplings from 84 native species have been planted to create high-density, self-sustaining bio-diverse pocket forests, the brand new fund will drive the enlargement of the Group’s rewilding efforts to at the least 10 extra locations.
Banyan Group will proceed working with rewilding specialists, SUGI, as a companion for numerous pocket forest tasks within the pipeline.
Part of the model’s historical past
According to Banyan Group deputy CEO Ho Ren Yung, rewilding is deeply rooted within the hospitality group’s historical past.
Ho mentioned: “The land of our flagship Banyan Tree resort in Phuket was rehabilitated from a barren tin mine into a lush sanctuary through an extensive clean up and tree planting efforts, laying the foundation for our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
That mentioned, the Rewilding Banyan Fund now provides Banyan Group the chance to do the identical with much more communities all over the world, making certain that future generations can proceed to expertise the sweetness and marvel of our pure world for a very long time to come back.
SUGI founder and chief government Elise Van Middelem added: “Banyan Group’s commitment to responsible stewardship is closely aligned with SUGI’s goal to build biodiversity, climate resilience and wellbeing in communities. Following the successful pilot at Laguna Phuket, we are hopeful that our collaborative effort will drive lasting, positive impact on the environment and communities around the world, one pocket forest at a time.”
The Rewilding Banyan Fund joins Banyan Group’s assortment of sustainability initiatives, amongst them, the Green Imperative Fund, which was established in 2001 to assist environmental and group tasks throughout the Group’s international portfolio. Together, each funds will assist Banyan Group’s founding ethos and dedication of Embracing the Environment, Empowering People.
(Images all courtesy of SUGI)
