OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has announced that OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji have received Green Key Certification after completing an auditing and documentation process. The two properties are the first in the South Pacific to earn the certification.
Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), the Green Key Certification recognizes businesses that meet environmental requirements and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.
“Green Key Certification recognizes tourism leaders who demonstrate a genuine, measurable commitment to environmental responsibility,” said Martina Lucarelli, international Green Key Coordinator. “OUTRIGGER’s Fiji properties have shown strong alignment with Green Key’s rigorous sustainability criteria, and their certification reflects meaningful action to protect natural ecosystems while supporting local communities.”
The properties were also the first South Pacific resorts to earn Green Seal Certification. OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort employs a dedicated environmental officer to ensure legislative compliance. Both properties prioritize local hiring and sourcing and operate conservation initiatives, including the Sculptural Coral Gene Bank off Castaway Island, Fiji, which is designed to support coral regeneration and provide guest education.
“The OUTRIGGER teams in Fiji continue to work tirelessly to implement practices and efforts that protect their beautiful island home, and we hope the Certification will pave the way for more hotels and resorts in the South Pacific to follow suit and embrace meaningful environmental change,” said Johnson. “We know travelers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability when choosing where they travel and who they stay with, so we are thrilled and proud to be able to share the news of our Green Key Certification as further assurance to guests of our dedication to protecting Fiji’s islands and their communities.”
OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort was the first of the two properties to gain the certification and the first in OUTRIGGER’s global portfolio, while Castaway Island, Fiji followed shortly after. The certifications were awarded in December.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is working to achieve Green Key Certification across each of its 31 properties globally. The effort aligns with its sustainability strategy and the OUTRIGGER Zone conservation initiative, which provides experiences for guests, hosts and local communities.