Sustainability Initiatives | Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

At Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, 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.

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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan has achieved Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, the internationally recognized benchmark for sustainable tourism. Certified by United Certification Systems Limited (UCSL), a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body, this distinction reflects the resort’s commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, cultural preservation, and responsible luxury operations. As the first GSTC-Certified resort in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is proud to contribute to a more sustainable future for both the destination and our guests.

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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is proud to be a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. As a signatory, we commit to eliminate the plastic items we don’t need; innovate so all plastics we do need are designed to be safely reused, recycled, or composted; and circulate everything we use to keep it in the economy and out of the environment.

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Sustainability Accreditation Verified, Forbes Travel Guide at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

Mandarin Oriental, Canouan 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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Nuestro impacto colectivo

Luxury today is about responsibility, honouring the cultures and communities we serve, while preserving the natural environments we operate in, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

More about our hotel’s sustainability journey

Responsibility for Our Planet

At Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, we have developed a Circularity Lab that embodies the infinite possibilities that arise when we view each discarded item as an opportunity, creating a circular economy in which there is no longer waste but value instead. By shifting from a linear to a circular economy, the focus shifts from extraction to regeneration. The Circularity Lab is a holistic approach towards development that integrates the local community and the natural ecosystem to build lasting partnerships towards a better future.

Chef and guest in the garden at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan.

Responsibility for Our Guests

At Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, we embrace locality and seasonality to make sure our guests have an authentic and sustainable experience. Our menus showcase traditional Caribbean recipes elevated by our chefs to create exceptional culinary memories. Our partnerships with local fishermen and local farms guarantee quality and freshness. Our in-house production provides a unique, sustainable source of fresh, delicious drinking water while significantly reducing the negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions from packaging and transportation. Our recreational activities offer the opportunity to create lasting memories, immersed in the rich local culture and natural ecosystem.

Aerial image of Canouan island's east side.

Responsibility for Our Community

At Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, we understand our impact on the island and its people. Sustainability, as a guiding light, is embedded in every decision and every initiative. From our recycling partnership with the local schools and the village, to our food waste diversion program with local goat farmers, to our “MOCAN at the school” training programs and the yearly celebration of high school graduates, among many others, we integrate with our community, as they are us and we are them.