Taj Samudra awarded Silver Status by EarthCheck

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The high standard of environmental performance practiced by Taj Samudra, Colombo has been recognized by EarthCheck, one of the world’s leading certifiers of travel and tourism organisations. Taj Samudra, Colombo has joined industry leaders from more than 65 countries by being awarded EarthCheck Silver Certified status. To gain this, Taj Samudra had to report their environmental footprint to independent auditors and adhere to internationally recognized standards of Best Practice.

During the process, the hotel was also required to submit a year’s worth of operational data which was benchmarked against industry Best Practice. The data was then measured against a number of key indicators such as energy and water consumption, total waste production, and community commitment. “Achieving certification is not an easy task and many organisations do not make it past the benchmarking stage. Securing a highly-ranked benchmarking result requires a strong commitment across all levels of an organization and the embedding of sustainability principles into all policies and procedures,” explained EarthCheck CEO Stewart Moore. For travellers the world over, it’s good to know there’s a credible body keeping track of sustainability claims. The EarthCheck logo represents the travel and tourism’s efforts to come together and take meaningful steps to address the serious challenges faced by the planet. EarthCheck is one of the world’s largest certifiers of sustainable travel and tourism operators; with more than 1,200 clients in over 65 countries. Strategically located in Colombo’s business hub, the Taj Samudra is a short stroll away from the vibrant city center. Nestled amidst 11 acres of breathtaking landscapes carved with beautiful gardens, Taj Samudra boasts of 300 rooms including the stunning new Taj Club rooms and extensively renovated suites including the new Presidential Suite. It also offers a variety of dining experiences serving both traditional and contemporary flavours, the most recent addition being YUMI, a resto-bar serving authentic Japanese cuisine. Taj also has a state of the art gym, swimming pool with a pool terrace for outdoor activities, 7 banquet spaces, business center, shopping arcade and rented offices.