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Bernhard Bohnenberger

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 18 April 2013


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BRAND VALUES

Responsible and CaringSustainable operations committed to preserving the environment. Caring for employees and local communities.


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Sustainability key focus of Six Senses for over 22 years, long before it became fashio

Since the acquisition of Six Senses by Pegasus Capital Advisors in June 2012, this passion has been institutionalizstrong sustainability commitment throughout the portfolio of Pegasus companies

We have since appointed :

Sustainability Board including key partners and advisors of Pegasus who are seasoned experts in Sustainability

Sustainability Ambassador - Costas Christ, one of the world's key sustainable tourism experts, who has advised NGeographic Society, the World Travel and Tourism Council, World Travel Market, and other leading international sustainable tourism best practices

Vice President Sustainability


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Examples of Sustainability during

Development

Natural, locally sourced building materials treated with

non toxic finishes

Elements of vernacular architecture and local wisdom

Bioclimatic architecture and intelligent building layout

and orientation

Energy management

Water management

The use of recycled and salvaged materials

Minimize construction waste & reduce potential waste

during resort operations

Edible landscaping and the use of native vegetation in

landscaping


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Examples of Sustainability in Operations

Sustainable Luxury Hour

All resorts and properties observe Sustainable Luxury

Hour (Earth Hour) by turning all lights off on the 28th of

each month

Little Green Book

In all guest accommodations and raising awareness of

property specific issues and efforts

Marine Biologist & Geologists and Experts on Property

All Six Senses properties have experts that guide us and

guests on local issues

SLOW Food

All Six Senses Resorts have organic vegetable gardens, a

maximum of food is produced in-house or sourced locally


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Six Senses Drinking Water

All Six Senses Resorts & Spas have replaced all imported

drinking water with an in-house produced drinking water

called Six Senses Drinking Water, creating environmentally

consciousness and a public awareness of food-miles.

50% of the revenue generated from the sale of the Six Senses

Wellness Water from each resort goes directly to the Clean

Water Projects as part of Six Senses Wellness Water Initiative,

enabling people without access to clean water get their

essential need.

Carbon Footprint

By introducing a Carbon Calculator, we are measuring our

footprint group-wide, continuously strive to reduce it and off-

set with local initiatives.

National & Community Initiatives

At the same time, Six Senses will aim to encourage and

actively sustain the economic prosperity of local

communities


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