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un International Zambia, as a leader in environmental responsibility in the Southern African hospitality industry,
recognises that the investments made today are certain to pay off in the long run. Sun International operate hotels in
some of the most beautiful and environmentally sensitive places on earth, and our resort in Zambia, located in the
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, requires special care and attention.
Under the guidance of Heritage, Sun International Zambia is proud to be contributing to a greener and healthier global
environment in the long term.
As Sun International Zambia Ltd, we are committed to the responsibility of protecting and enhancing the environment,
which is integral to the way we do business. Our environmental management policy clearly states our commitment to
continual improvement. As we conduct our business of offering hotel, leisure and entertainment, we continually develop,
implement and maintain an Environmental Management System that is consistent with internationally recognized
standards. The policy is communicated to guests through notice boards, tent cards and during nature walks. Staff are also
made aware of this through our internal news letters - Nkani Yapa Sun and News Flash.
Standards
Our system conforms to the Heritage Environmental Management standards and we are currently on Platinum status.
Our plans are to maintain that status and are committed to improve the current environmental programmes even more.
Energy Management
Guests are involved in the conservation of resources. Energy Saving Plaques have been put in all the rooms asking guests
to participate in the conservation process.
Staff have also participated in the conservation of energy through switching off the lights in rooms which are not occupied.
Targets to reduce consumption are regularly set through the current energy saving measures, a 7% and 9% energy and
gas reduction respectively has been achieved. Targets for reducing energy consumption by another 5% more have been
put in place.
To ensure that the targets are met, a monitoring programme is in place. Daily meter reading of electricity and gas are
taken and consumption is compared to set bench marks. Over consumption is investigated by the maintenance team and
corrective measures put in place.
Room audits are done every day to ensure that staff abide by the set procedure in the energy management policy. Low
wattage bulbs have been put across the resort with a total of 95% of the light builds used being energy savers.
[See the policy]
Water Management
All the water used for irrigation is drawn from the river and is monitored by water meters checked daily and targets are set
to reduce consumption. Water monitoring programmes are in place, with meter readings being done on a daily basis to
monitor the consumption of water. If the water consumption goes beyond the benchmark the cause is investigated and
worked on. [See Water Policy]
Waste Management
Through the waste management policy, a Worm Farm Project has been implemented so as to manage organic waste from
the kitchens and gardens. A total of 90kgs of waste is consumed by the worms everyday. This has drastically reduced the
amount of waste going to the landfill site. Artificial fertilizer used by Top turf has been replaced by Worm Tea and Compost
Manure from the Worm Farm. To further reduce the plastic waste, in 2009 a Water Bottle Programme was been introduced
were guests are encouraged to buy a water bottle at check-in to be used throughout their stay at The Resort. They can fill up
at any point within the resort at no cost. Separation of waste within the resort is another management programme in place.
Despite having no recycling facilities in the area, Sun International Zambia has made arrangement with Enviro Serv to take
care of all recyclable materials. All recyclable materials collected from The Resort are kept at the Enviro Serv Warehouse
until a quantity of Thirty Five Thousand kilograms (35, 000kgs) is reached which is then ready for transportation to South
Africa for recycling. [See the policy]
Procurement
Sun International Zambia is commitment to reducing pollution through responsible buying. 90% of the products are
bought from the locals. Farmers have been trained in a sustainable way of producing vegetables. The buying of goods
from the local farmers has greatly reduced the carbon foot print for the hotel. The onsite Herb and Rose Garden, and the
Hydroponics for growing vegetables enables the resort to source vegetables, rose flowers and herbs locally. Instead of
using artificial fertilizer, organic fertilizer produced from the worm farm is used by Top Turf. About 80% of local suppliers
have been certified as ideal suppliers to the Resort in terms of environmental management. [See the policy]
Transport Management
A proper transport management policy is in place to ensure that all the contractors abide to it. Regular meeting are held
with transport operators to remind them that they have an obligation to conserve the environment and that their operation
must not impact negatively on the environmental. All staff members and security are involved in ensuring that all vehicles
follow the laid down procedure etc no idling and washing vehicles in the Resort. [See the policy]
Training
The Kundiza Heritage Environment Programme was introduced so as to teach staff on how to conserve the environment.
The training includes contractors and concessionaires. There are six (6) modules to be covered that include,
Environmental Awareness, Water Conservation, Waste and Energy Management and Go Green. All trained staff will be
certified after undergoing training in all the modules in the 2010 and 2011 financial year.