{"id":14042,"date":"2024-04-16T06:27:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T06:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=14042"},"modified":"2025-10-09T04:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:28:53","slug":"green-globe-recertification-for-varu-by-atmosphere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/04\/green-globe-recertification-for-varu-by-atmosphere\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Globe Recertification for VARU by Atmosphere"},"content":{"rendered":"

VARU by Atmosphere<\/a><\/strong> has secured the prestigious Green Globe Recertification for sustainable resort operations, following a rigorous audit encompassing over 44 mandatory core criteria. Located in the North-West edge of Mal\u00e9 Atoll in the Maldives, the 5-star resort offers a truly Maldivian experience by incorporating aspects of local traditions and cultures, structural design \u2013 fused together with bursts of chic tropical vibes.<\/p>\n

Green Globe recognises organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable management, social responsibility, cultural heritage, economic stability and environmental conservation. Regarding this latest certification, Mei P Pun the General Manager of VARU by Atmosphere says, \u201cSustainability is at the core of our philosophy \u2018Joy of Giving,\u2019 and we believe in genuine, impactful changes. The goal is to create delightful guests experiences, while remaining respectful towards the local environment and community. For example, as part of biodiversity conservation, we are working towards building a coral garden. A frame of corals has been successfully tested, and the program will be launched this year\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Varu by Atmosphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sustainability is an essential part of the long-term business growth at Atmosphere Core, the company that manages VARU by Atmosphere. There is continuous effort towards driving CORE IMPACT \u2014 across Communities, Operations, Resources and Environment. Elaborating on this approach, Mei adds, \u201cWe are progressively integrating KPIs for sustainability into our performance management planning. While goal setting is important, I also believe in making the initiatives educational, fun and purposeful for both guests and colleagues. We hope that our efforts can drive real change and become tomorrow\u2019s standard\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Varu by Atmosphere Overwater Villas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Community initiatives by the resort team reflect a genuine desire to make meaningful contributions to society. A recent initiative is the \u2018Give Back Day.\u2019 As a part of this program, the VARU team partnered with Fivathi Orphanage to organise a special Iftar event for 90 children. Similarly, the team recently organised a trip to nearby K. Huraa island to promote hospitality opportunities in for Maldivian youth, fostering economic empowerment and a sense of belonging within the community. During the pandemic, VARU by Atmosphere stepped up to support local communities by providing essential supplies to the Health Center. Contributions included face masks, new bed sheets, towels, and testing kits that served as a lifeline.<\/p>\n

The resort embraces its responsibility to tread lightly upon the Earth by minimising operational impact on the island ecosystem. From energy-saving measures to waste reduction strategies, every aspect of operations aligns with environmental conservation goals. Noteworthy initiatives include 99% energy-efficient LED lighting, renewable solar energy infrastructure, paperless check in, island kitchen garden and a water bottling plant to eliminate plastic waste. By botting water in-house, the resort eliminates the use of more than 100,000 plastic bottles a year. There is also a focus on reducing waste generation, and recycling in partnership with leading recycling companies in the Maldives.<\/p>\n

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Varu by Atmosphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Water use is also carefully audited. Guests are encouraged to participate in the Towel and Linen Reuse Programme, wherein they can opt for a change of sheets and towels every third day to save water. A wastewater treatment centre ensures that grey water is used for irrigation and gardening, thus saving a considerable amount of portable water.<\/p>\n

The resort also prioritises centralised sourcing while favouring local supplies, such as sourcing fish directly from local fishermen, and importing specialty items only. Furthermore, the team actively engages in reef and island cleaning activities, underscoring its commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the Maldives for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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VARU by Atmosphere has secured the prestigious Green Globe Recertification for sustainable resort operations, following a rigorous audit encompassing over 44 mandatory core criteria. Located in the North-West edge of Mal\u00e9 Atoll in the Maldives, […]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14044,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[540,197,278,179],"class_list":{"0":"post-14042","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-5-star-hotels-resorts","8":"tag-green-globe-certification","9":"tag-maldives-5-star-resort","10":"tag-sustainability-maldives","11":"tag-varu-by-atmosphere"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14042"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14042\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43270,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14042\/revisions\/43270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}