Amilla Maldives receives fourth consecutive EarthCheck silver certification

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Island resort Amilla Maldives received additional industry-leading recognition for its continued commitment to sustainability after it garnered its fourth consecutive Silver certification from EarthCheck.

More recently, Amilla Maldives became one of only five Maldivian resorts to be included in  Forbes Travel Guide’s VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality 2025 programme. 

Designed in collaboration with renowned hotelier and sustainability pioneer, Hervé Houdré, this specific programme provides clearly defined best practices to protect the environment and support the wellbeing of employees, guests and the community, encompassing areas such as food and water waste management, sustainable amenities, recycling, energy usage, health security, and integration with the local community and culture.  

Operating with nature at the core

In 2024, Amilla’s ongoing commitment to balancing sustainability with natural luxury experiences saw the introduction of refillable, PCR-packaged, vegan-friendly luxury amenities from cult Swedish brand 16-69 and Dutch social enterprise Marie-Stella Maris; alongside reusable silicone Rolla Bottles for guests’ use during and beyond their stay. 

The resort also embarked on a collaboration with local NGO Atoll Marine Centre (AMC) to support its work on coral restoration projects and gathering vital data on turtles, mantas, and sharks. 

The resort proactively invites guests to participate in coral planting excursions with the resort’s Marine Biologist and adopt a coral frame to receive monthly updates on its progress. 

A foray into conservation and optimising available resources

Most recently, a new collaboration with the University of Auckland marked a significant step forward in the conservation of white-tailed tropicbirds. 

As part of this initiative, the Amilla team successfully GPS-tagged 13 birds and ringed 17 others. 

Weighing just one per cent of the bird’s body weight, the GPS tags allow researchers to monitor feeding patterns; while the rings are designed to identify individual birds, making it possible to track behaviour and migratory patterns. 

Amilla’s dedication to sustainability also plays a significant part in its culinary experiences, notably through its Homegrown@Amilla and Homemade@Amilla initiatives.

Fresh produce such as herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms are cultivated in the resort’s own organic gardens; while Homemade@Amilla products including yoghurts, jams, pickles, sauces, probiotic sodas, tonics, and plant-based milks are also made by hand on-island. 

In November 2024, the resort reported a 48.17 percent year-on-year reduction in overall food waste, and a 37.5 percent decrease in food waste per person, compared to November 2023. 

An ongoing effort to deploy digital solutions to minimise paper use in guest areas saw the amount of paper used for printing reduced from 2,289 reams in 2023 to 1,505 reams in 2024. 

Community engagement is also a vital part of Amilla Maldives’ ethos, with the resort committed to conducting a minimum of one community activity each month.

In 2024, these included a clean-up of Kihaadho Beach and reef; showcasing local artisanal businesses at the resort; inviting three local schools to sessions at the Amilla Football Academy; and donating 1,740 palm trees to the Maldivian islands of Kihadhoo and Maalhos. 

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