Discover How Westin Maldives Is Revolutionizing Sustainability In Baa Atoll

Published on October 10, 2025

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has earned its first-ever Green Globe Certification. This award acknowledges the resort’s first certification because of the Baa Atoll resort’s commitment to responsible tourism and environmental preservation. Given the commitment to sustainability and preserving the rich environment surrounding this resort, it is to be expected that guests will have their experience built around this value.

Because of the sustainability the company has built to practice and promote, it has earned a reputation of being a leader in environmental stewardship, especially because it is an island nation located in the Maldives. This award has to do with decreasing the environmental footprint of the business and promoting the value of preserving rich ecosystems in their environmental tourism to the rest of the world.

Key Sustainability Initiatives

The resort integrates solar energy into its sustainability efforts as one of its key innovations. During August 2024’s sunny days in the Maldives, the resort began harnessing solar energy with the installation of 650 solar panels. By the end of September 2025, the panels saved over 166,000 kg of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of planting 4,900 trees. The solar energy system is designed to serve the more resource-demanding operations first, including the hot water system for staff accommodation and the kitchen. With the system in place, the resort will be able to cut diesel use by 135,000 liters annually, saving over 361,800 kg of carbon emissions.

The General Manager, Vijay Kumar, describes the solar project and other sustainability efforts as an integral part of the resort’s defossilization strategy. Kumar describes the long-term sustainability and eco-friendly practices that the resort anchors to the solar project.

Water Conservation and Plastic Reduction

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort does more than use solar energy; it practices effective conservation. Now that the resort has a newly developed self-contained bottled water plant, there is no more imported water, and the resort has a smaller carbon footprint. The plant practices desalination, and the resort provides reusable glass bottles, water stations, and biodegradable cups. This not only eliminates the need for resort staff to carry plastic bottles, but also encourages the entire staff to hydrate and practice eco-sustainability, as there is water for everyone in the resort.

To further eco-sustainability, the resort has partnered with Parley to reduce plastic waste as part of the Recycle One Million campaign, a plastic waste collection initiative that aims to gather one million pieces of plastic waste by the end of 2025. Guests and staff are invited to plastic waste clean-up activities on Brother Island and surrounding shorelines, and the collected plastic waste is transported to Tila Fushi, a recycling island. This campaign is designed to eliminate the plastic pollution that threatens the resort’s eco-sustainable practice and the health of the surrounding marine ecosystem. It also seeks to create awareness to the residents and visitors of the Maldives on the dangers of plastic pollution.

Conservation Initiatives by the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

Miriandhoo Resort takes on a big role in marine conservation initiatives. Located in the middle of Baa Atoll, the on-site resort is surrounded by rich Miriandhoo marine life. In fact, the Baa Atoll ecosystem is home to 250 different coral species and 1,200 fish species. An iconic Baa Atoll species is the reef manta ray. In fact, they gather in the lagoon to feed on plankton, allowing for easy observation.

In response to the Baa Atoll ecosystem threats, the Miriandhoo Resort Green Team has implemented several initiatives designed to protect and assist Baa Atoll’s valuable soft coral and hard coral reefs ecosystem, reef manta ray and residents, sea turtle, and lagoon. Miriandhoo’s Green Team assisted the establishment of Miriandhoo’s coral adoption frame program, designed to assist the restoration of damaged hard coral reefs and water nursery. In collaboration with AQUA, Miriandhoo Resort monitors and protects the marine ecosystem. In collaboration with Manta Trust, Miriandhoo promotes responsible tourism initiatives in Hanifaru Bay. Hanifaru Bay is a UNESCO site and is a hot spot for research on manta rays.

Through weekly marine biology guest presentations and reef-safe sunscreen advocacy, the resort showcases its efforts to protect the Maldives’ marine ecosystems. This responds to the resort’s broader commitment to the environment and enhances the guest experience.

Guests’ Participation in the Preservation of Marine Culture and Maldivian Lacquer Art

Relax as the Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ program. The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort promotes the preservation of Maldivian lacquer art as part of much-needed culture. This lacquer art is ancient and traditional. It dates back to the time of Chinese traders and is now practiced by a handful of artisans.

Guests can take on hands-on workshops and experience this craft, thus helping to keep this culture alive. Working with the local culture enhances the guest experience and helps cultural preservation, which is a part of the resort’s commitment to the local community and the local culture. The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Sustainability Future

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort’s sustainability initiatives continue to grow. The Green Globe Certification is proof of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort’s ongoing efforts, and the resort is ready to further strengthen its leadership role in responsible tourism. From marine conservation and solar energy to plastic waste reduction, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort demonstrates the perfect balance between luxury travel and environmental protection.

Environmental awareness is on the rise, and, in turn, more tourists are seeking to visit places like Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort that cater to responsible travel. This unique resort is offering customers the chance to enjoy world-class luxury while preserving the natural beauty of the Maldives.

Conclusion

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort takes luxury accommodation to new heights while practicing environmental sustainability, mindful of the local culture, and remaining a responsible, eco-friendly Maldives Resort. The measures implemented, such as the use of solar energy, water conservation, minimizing the use of plastics, and marine conservation, ensure that the environmental footprint is low while maximizing the Maldives experience. Being the first Maldives Resort to achieve the Green Globe Certification, they’ve set a benchmark in luxury sustainability. For eco-conscious travelers, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is the perfect destination to unwind, discover, and contribute to the well-being of the planet.