{"id":10111,"date":"2024-05-11T10:22:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T02:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/?page_id=10111"},"modified":"2024-05-22T00:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:37:54","slug":"empowering-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/empowering-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering People"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10111\" class=\"elementor elementor-10111\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08310a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08310a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a420c1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a420c1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb9633c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb9633c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:160}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empowering<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34666de elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34666de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:320}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PEOPLE<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea76b19 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea76b19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:480}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Creating a better world for all starts with establishing an environment where people can grow and lead lives with purpose. 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Initiatives include coral reef cleaning in the Maldives, releasing sea turtles in Thailand and planting mangroves in Indonesia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e63bb75 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e63bb75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:320}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e38fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29e38fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc9193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bc9193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>16,000<\/h3><p>guests participated in 539 sustainability-focussed activities, including Earth Hour, World Environment Day, Earth Day and conservation activities on land and at sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087a808 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"087a808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>62<\/h3><p>We organised 62 resource conservation events, which were attended by over 1,400 guests. 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countries in which we operate, to support heritage traditions and rural production.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd3a3ba e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd3a3ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:320}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d860c09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d860c09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb1c31f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb1c31f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>406,475<\/h3><p>products were commissioned from local artisans for the Banyan Gallery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Our Seedlings programme provides education and vocational skills to prepare young people for life and work. The Step-Up International Laguna Kindergarten (SILK), offers immersive early learning and developmental foundations for around 140 children in Thailand<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7723a9f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7723a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:160}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>ENGAGEMENT<\/h6><p>We invite our guests and associates to participate in activities through our Stay for Good programme, that allow them to care for and learn about the environment, local cultures and the importance of sustainability. Initiatives include coral reef cleaning in the Maldives, releasing sea turtles in Thailand and planting mangroves in Indonesia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcadde3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcadde3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:160}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>EMPLOYMENT<\/h6><p>We are expanding our ecosystem of craft artisans and responsible suppliers across the countries in which we operate, to support heritage traditions and rural production.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-954d227 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"954d227\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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We draw on the concept of regenerative tourism to offer sustainability-related activities to our guests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff78c2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ff78c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:160}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Banyan Tree Ringha<\/h6><p>Banyan Tree Ringha\u2019s Stay for Good programme invites guests to experience local life firsthand through home visits where they help make traditional treats like butter tea and Zanba, a hand-kneaded barley staple.<\/p><p>Guests can also experience rich cultural immersion through guided nature walks, including a trek to the Shu Du Gang River in China\u2019s Yunnan province. Expert guides share local customs and legends of the land, including the importance of yak farming and high-altitude barley cultivation to local livelihoods, the intricacies of Tibetan scriptures, and how butter lamp ink is produced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-200aded elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"200aded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:160}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Empowering local communities<\/h6><p>We partner with local artisans and work with village organisations and not-for-profits to forge long-lasting connections with the communities we operate in.<\/p><p>In Vietnam, we work with Faslink, a women\u2019s garment manufacturer that produces fabrics upcycled from oyster shells, coffee bean grounds, lotus, coconut and mint leaves. We use these fabrics to make retail apparel for guests, as well as uniforms for our associates.<\/p><p>In Laos, we work with the Disabled Women Development Center, who empower Laotian women with disabilities through handicraft training. We regularly procure their handicrafts for our retail galleries, supporting their mission of fostering independence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cf5562 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0cf5562\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394bc66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"394bc66\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db2ab9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db2ab9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1437\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Bach-Ma-Freshwater-Turtles-Vietnam-Releasing-a-critically-endangered-Bourrets-box-turtle-Tran-Ngoc-Hang-scaled-e1715592479966.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10719\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Bach-Ma-Freshwater-Turtles-Vietnam-Releasing-a-critically-endangered-Bourrets-box-turtle-Tran-Ngoc-Hang-scaled-e1715592479966.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Bach-Ma-Freshwater-Turtles-Vietnam-Releasing-a-critically-endangered-Bourrets-box-turtle-Tran-Ngoc-Hang-scaled-e1715592479966-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Bach-Ma-Freshwater-Turtles-Vietnam-Releasing-a-critically-endangered-Bourrets-box-turtle-Tran-Ngoc-Hang-scaled-e1715592479966-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Bach-Ma-Freshwater-Turtles-Vietnam-Releasing-a-critically-endangered-Bourrets-box-turtle-Tran-Ngoc-Hang-scaled-e1715592479966-768x984.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e1fa8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0e1fa8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e0348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11e0348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Employment opportunities in Nuoc Ngot<\/h6><p>Since 2015, we have supported the Nuoc Ngot Social Protection Center in Vietnam, contributing to the development of local sustainability programmes that generate new income streams for the centre. Managed by a group of nuns, the centre supports approximately 90 individuals, including ethnic minorities and disabled children attending day-boarding classes. In 2023, we supported through:<\/p><ul><li>Donating 12,500 Melaleuca quinquenervia seeds, so local artisans can grow trees and collect oil, which can be sold to make into products. Banyan Group purchased 80 units of this oil.<\/li><li>Buying 25,000 bracelets handcrafted by centre children and staff. Bracelets were distributed as gifts to our Angsana guests.<\/li><li>Procuring 240kg of mushroom products.<\/li><li>Organising visits to the centre for our guests, who engage with the community and learn about the local culture.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4cdcc e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f4cdcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecf011 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ecf011\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b81bfb e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b81bfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1921\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11093\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-scaled.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/annualreport.groupbanyan.com\/2023\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Banyan-Tree-Tamouda-Bay-Morocco_-225x300@2x.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087d09d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"087d09d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d3fd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30d3fd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Morocco Earthquake Relief<\/h6><p>On September 8, 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Morocco, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. Banyan Group raised US$41,724 in funds and provided aid in the form of donations, including tracksuits, blankets, and medicines.<\/p><p>The earthquake disrupted water distribution systems, leaving many without clean drinking water. To support affected communities, the Banyan Global Foundation will sponsor a project to restore access to safe drinking water in the Al Haouz pr\u00e9fecture, near Marrakesh. 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Many associates showed increased understanding of wellbeing and expressed interest in more activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ca214 e-con-full e-grid elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03ca214\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e240e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"e240e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-counter{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column-reverse}.elementor-counter .elementor-counter-number{flex-grow:var(--counter-number-grow,0)}.elementor-counter 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb43b1 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fb43b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bc5d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bc5d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd1dcff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd1dcff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We have always been committed to providing training and development opportunities that enhance the ability of our associates to contribute to the company&#8217;s growth and elevate their job prospects with Banyan group and beyond.\u00a0<\/p><p>In 2023, associate training grew substantially in tandem with the increase in the number of associates. 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elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"c247169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">associates received internal promotions<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"797\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65d72f elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"a65d72f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Wellness And Mindfulness For<br \/>Our Chinese Associates<\/h6><p>In 2023, 3,804 of our associates in China participated in wellbeing activities across our eight pillars: rest, nourishment, movement, mindfulness, connection, growth, groundedness, and practice.<\/p><p>Activities included meditation sessions with singing bowls and aromatherapy for rest, painting and breathwork classes for mindfulness, and access to mindfulness and yoga apps for stress relief.<\/p><p>Highlights of our wellness efforts in China included a 5.6 km race at Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei, a week-long family wellness challenge to strengthen family bonds, and a 5 km hike to promote team spirit in nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2870f73 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2870f73\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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Nature house will offer globally-recognised certifications from Thailand\u2019s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Public Health in Asian massage techniques and herbal science.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e54b57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e54b57\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"promote-diversity-equity-and-inclusion\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b730712 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b730712\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75eacdf e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75eacdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4686970 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4686970\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e00603a e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e00603a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_transform_translateY_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Promote<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0e787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a0e787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DIVERSITY, EQUITY <br>\nAND INCLUSION<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ff09f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81ff09f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:320}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everyone belongs at Banyan Group, no matter what. We are truly inclusive and encourage both our people and guests to be their full, authentic selves. 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associate empowerment<\/h6><p>In the competitive food and beverage sector, it is common for chefs to switch restaurants every few years. But outliers do exist. Chef Renu Homsombut has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to honing her skills at Banyan Tree Bangkok.\u00a0<\/p><p>Joining the group in 2004 as an event chef, Renu\u2019s desire to learn and improve has led to her rise to her current role of Chef De Cuisine. Known as a Thai culinary master, she has overseen the opening of the Group\u2019s Saffron restaurants.<\/p><p>Despite being sought after by other top kitchens, Renu remains loyal to Banyan Group, citing its ample opportunities for growth and learning. Now, she looks forward to passing on her expertise by training the next generation of chefs.<\/p><p>Renu\u2019s journey exemplifies how an organisation\u2019s focus on nurturing and empowering its associates can fuel its growth and success in the industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf27126 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf27126\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4126d71 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4126d71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"50.732\" height=\"50.732\" viewBox=\"0 0 50.732 50.732\"><defs><clipPath id=\"clip-path\"><path id=\"Path_1804\" data-name=\"Path 1804\" d=\"M25.367,0A25.366,25.366,0,1,0,50.732,25.367,25.367,25.367,0,0,0,25.367,0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><\/clipPath><\/defs><g id=\"Group_6516\" data-name=\"Group 6516\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" clip-path=\"url(#clip-path)\"><path id=\"Path_1801\" data-name=\"Path 1801\" d=\"M10.627,14.4h2.2V38.97a.881.881,0,1,0,1.761,0V13.492a.9.9,0,0,0-.88-.91h-1.5l4.14-6.915,4.14,6.915h-1.5a.9.9,0,0,0-.879.91V47.158a.88.88,0,1,0,1.759,0V14.4h2.2a.879.879,0,0,0,.767-.466.941.941,0,0,0-.02-.924L17.1,3.458h0a.866.866,0,0,0-1.5,0L9.879,13.012a.936.936,0,0,0-.02.924.874.874,0,0,0,.767.466\" transform=\"translate(9.324 2.896)\" fill=\"#bff143\"><\/path><path id=\"Path_1802\" data-name=\"Path 1802\" d=\"M19.776,19.79h-1.5l4.138-6.915,4.142,6.915h-1.5a.87.87,0,0,0-.622.266.929.929,0,0,0-.256.644V36.624a.88.88,0,1,0,1.759,0V21.61h2.2a.884.884,0,0,0,.769-.466.946.946,0,0,0-.022-.924l-5.719-9.554a.866.866,0,0,0-1.5,0L15.951,20.22a.936.936,0,0,0-.022.924.872.872,0,0,0,.769.466h2.2V53.457a.879.879,0,1,0,1.757,0V20.7a.925.925,0,0,0-.258-.644.863.863,0,0,0-.622-.266\" transform=\"translate(15.131 9.791)\" fill=\"#bff143\"><\/path><path id=\"Path_1803\" data-name=\"Path 1803\" d=\"M16.741,23.708l-5.717-9.554a.866.866,0,0,0-1.5,0L3.809,23.708a.941.941,0,0,0-.022.924.882.882,0,0,0,.769.466h2.2v10.92a.88.88,0,1,0,1.759,0V24.188a.9.9,0,0,0-.88-.91h-1.5l4.14-6.915,4.138,6.915h-1.5a.867.867,0,0,0-.622.266.925.925,0,0,0-.258.644V50.12a.881.881,0,1,0,1.761,0V25.1h2.2a.879.879,0,0,0,.769-.466.936.936,0,0,0-.022-.924\" transform=\"translate(3.517 13.128)\" fill=\"#bff143\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc613e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc613e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our ACHIEVEMENTS<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79b4830 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79b4830\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-728e416 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"728e416\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3623f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3623f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2023, the adjusted gender pay gap at our owned and managed hotels was 3.2% after adjusting for gender, local\/expatriate, age, job level and education. This was close to our target of &lt;3%.\u00a0<\/p><p>In terms of representation:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784b1d0 e-con-full e-grid elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"784b1d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:160}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10067f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"10067f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\"><b>of the Board were women<\/b><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"18\" data-from-value=\"0\" 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