Launched on 5 June to coincide with World Environment Day, the report sets out the group's approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. It offers a structured account of the issues shaping its strategy, the actions already under way, and the priorities that will guide the next phase.
"For more than 70 years, Beachcomber has operated on a simple conviction: that the beauty of a place inspires the beauty of the heart," said Stéphane Poupinel de Valencé, the group's chief executive. That conviction, he said, shapes how the company welcomes guests, develops its staff — known internally as "Artisans" — and contributes to the communities around its properties, while underlining its responsibility towards the environment, society and future generations.
As a business, Mr Poupinel de Valencé added, Beachcomber has a duty to preserve what makes Mauritius distinctive and to play an active role in building a more sustainable future. The report, he said, offers a transparent account of what the group has done, what progress has been made, and where further work is still needed — evidence, in his words, of a commitment to continuous improvement, grounded in transparency, responsibility and accountability.
The report is built around nine pillars, grouped under three broad themes. The first, Be Conscious, addresses environmental concerns: climate change, resource management — covering energy, water and waste — and the protection of biodiversity. The second, Be Caring, focuses on people, encompassing staff, guests and local communities. The third, Be Engaged, deals with governance, spanning responsible procurement, quality and safety, and ethics and data privacy.
This first edition covers Beachcomber's operations in Mauritius and is intended as a baseline against which the group's sustainability progress can be measured in future editions.
