Journey
1992
Laguna Phuket (transformed from an abandoned tin mine site) awarded the American Express and International Hotel Association Environmental Award
2001
Green Imperative Fund introduced to finance environmental action and community-based projects in places where Banyan Tree has a presence
2004
First resort-based Marine Lab established in the Maldives
2005
Joined UN Global Compact Network Singapore with co-founder, Claire Chiang, serving as its first president
2006
First sustainability report published
2007
Started resource conservation, climate change awareness, and youth mentorship programs.
2009
Banyan Global Foundation established
2010
Partnered with EarthCheck for sustainability certification
2014
Launch of ‘for Good’ initiatives across the group
2017
Conducted a materiality analysis with stakeholders that align with UN SDGs
Adopted GRI standards
2018
Essentials bath & body care and aromatherapy products reformulated
2019
Celebrated 25 years of Banyan Tree, 15 years of our Marine Lab and 10 years of the Global Foundation
2020
Started Greater Good Grants and implemented a supplier code of conduct
2021
Environmental and community fund created in China
Joined the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
2022
Launched the Brand for Good framework across all properties, and began reporting against our material topics
2023
Company-wide emissions baseline assessed
Seedlings and Greening Communities programmes revitalised
Impact Award for Regenerative Design of the Year Category received for Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
Step-Up International Laguna Kindergarten (SILK) established, offering free early childhood English language learning for all our associates, as well as care programmes in the community