Sustainability

At Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, we strive to create a better future for the next generation. We do this by protecting the environment, our people, and the communities we serve. Below you can learn more about our on property sustainability initiatives.

Our Accreditations

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat has officially been recognised by The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a certified hotel, acknowledging its journey to sustainability. As the importance of sustainability in luxury tourism continues to grow, achieving and proudly displaying such certification is a clear affirmation of Mandarin Oriental, Muscat’s dedication to sustainability.

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat has earned the Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED™ badge, an industry-leading designation for hotels that follow best practices to protect the environment and support the well-being of employees, guests and the community. Responsible Hospitality is recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, as the official sustainability verification for its community of Star-Rated hotels in more than 80 countries. We are deeply honoured to be acknowledged.

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Our Collective Impact

Sustainability is about doing the right thing by ourselves, by our colleagues, by our families, and by the planet.

Responsibility for Our Planet

Energy-efficient techniques are implemented throughout our hotel with the use of LED lights as well as motion sensors. Guestrooms have an energy saving mode allowing lights to turn off when the room is vacant. Our air conditioning systems are fitted with HVAC systems that adjust the speed of the compressor, fan, and pump motors to significantly reduce energy consumption. In addition to providing our guests with the option to reuse linen and towels, all our guestrooms are fitted with heat exchangers for faucets and showerheads which ensure to reduce energy consumption and conserve water.

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Responsibility for Our Guests

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is proudly supporting by the Group’s Responsible Procurement Policy, ensuring that social and environmental impacts are factored into all our purchasing decisions. Our commitment to ethical sourcing of seafood, chocolate, vanilla, sugar, eggs, and other resources, including all paper usage within the hotel, is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, guaranteeing that we use materials from well-managed forests and recycled sources. Providing fair trade and sustainable products is of utmost importance at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat.

Responsibility for Our Community

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat proudly safeguards Oman’s unique natural heritage through various initiatives, including weekly beach cleanups for colleagues. Our partnerships address diverse community needs, such as collaborating with the Environment Society of Oman (ESO), the country’s only non-profit environmental NGO. Through our donation programme, guests can contribute at check-in to help protect endangered species, support vital environmental research, and inspire sustainable living.