AYANA Bali Awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification for Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality

AYANA Bali has been awarded the EarthCheck Gold Certification, a milestone that reflects the integrated resort destination’s long-term commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship across its 90-hectare estate overlooking Jimbaran Bay. EarthCheck is one of the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory groups for sustainable travel and tourism.

The Gold Certification is awarded to organizations that demonstrate five or more consecutive years of independent, science-based sustainability performance across key operational areas. This remarkable achievement reflects AYANA Bali’s consistent efforts to operate responsibly while setting a benchmark for sustainable luxury tourism in Indonesia. With this recognition, AYANA Bali joins an elite group of just seven properties on the island to achieve Gold EarthCheck certification or higher.

This distinction carries particular significance given AYANA’s scale and complexity. With 993 rooms, the resort encompasses multiple hotels and residences, 30 restaurants, and over 17 event venues, making its sustainability achievements all the more remarkable. Operating at this magnitude means every decision has a tangible impact, demonstrating that long-term environmental accountability can coexist with world-class luxury and guest comfort.

Sustainability is woven into every aspect of AYANA Bali’s operations, from energy and water management to waste reduction, community partnerships, and cultural preservation. Combining innovation with tradition, the resort creates tangible environmental impact while honoring Bali’s enduring harmony with nature.
Among the many initiatives contributing to AYANA Bali’s EarthCheck Gold Certification is the AYANA Food Waste Loop, which converts organic waste into livestock feed for local farmers, while used cooking oil is donated to Green School Bali for BioBus fuel and soap-making. Recyclables such as plastics and aluminum are processed through certified vendors. In 2024, AYANA eliminated 32 tons of plastic waste by introducing refillable amenity bottles, reusable glass water bottles, recycled paper packaging, and wooden key cards.

Supporting its journey toward net-zero emissions, AYANA Bali operates 34 electric vehicles, reducing daily carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 30 kilograms and enhancing the guest experience with quieter, cleaner transport. The resort’s solar panels currently generate 854 kWp, with an additional 516 kWp system underway. The 2024 EarthCheck audit recorded significant progress, with AYANA Resort Bali cutting energy consumption by 24.8% and RIMBA by AYANA Bali by 32.3%.

AYANA Bali’s advanced water treatment systems recycle up to 90% of wastewater, producing more than 227,000 kL annually for irrigation and 97,000 kL for toilet flushing, significantly lowering reliance on freshwater and improving resilience during dry seasons.

Equally important is AYANA’s support for local communities. The resort sources up to 96% of service contracts and 80% of perishable goods from local partners, creating inclusive economic opportunities while minimizing transport-related emissions. A partnership with Green Camp Bali also conducts circular education programs that engage students in waste transformation and resource conservation. AYANA Bali also preserves Balinese culture through initiatives such as Kampoeng Bali, SAKA Museum, and immersive cultural workshops celebrating the island’s artistic and spiritual heritage.

Guests can make a meaningful contribution to sustainability at AYANA Farm, a two-hectare organic haven cultivating over 130 varieties of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs for the resort’s restaurants. Through interactive programs such as the AYANA Farm Walk and Root Ball Farm Experience, guests learn about organic cultivation, recycling, and regenerative planting, fostering a deeper connection to nature and shared environmental care.

AYANA Bali’s 90-hectare estate also serves as a sanctuary for wildlife, home to more than 20 native bird species that thrive among its diverse gardens and forests. Within the estate lies Tevana Garden, a six-hectare eco-paradise celebrating the island’s rich biodiversity with over 60 species of tropical flora. These natural environments embody AYANA’s commitment to environmental stewardship and harmony with nature.

From waste reduction to community engagement, these initiatives and quantifiable results demonstrate measurable progress toward more sustainable operations. With its EarthCheck Gold Certification, AYANA Bali joins a select group of destinations recognized globally for long-term excellence in sustainability, embodying the harmony between innovation, responsibility, and luxury.

The resort will continue advancing its Net-Zero Pathway by expanding solar infrastructure, deepening waste circularity, and integrating sustainability education across operations and guest experiences, with the goal of achieving EarthCheck Platinum Certification in the years ahead.

Just 12 km from Bali’s international airport, AYANA Bali enjoys a majestic 1.3 km stretch of cliff-front coastline above Jimbaran Bay. The 90-hectare resort is home to four award-winning hotels:

• AYANA Resort Bali, whose 294 rooms and suites blend classic elegance with traditional Balinese aesthetics, with each featuring marble bathrooms, furnished balconies, and interconnecting doors
• AYANA Segara Bali, whose 197 rooms and suites bring a contemporary indoor-outdoor twist to the legendary Balinese-inspired AYANA experience
• AYANA Villas Bali, whose 73 luxurious villas feature private plunge pools and spectacular ocean backdrops
• RIMBA by AYANA Bali, a 403-room family-friendly resort

For immersive and engaging educational experiences, AYANA Bali collaborates with Guidepost Montessori and Green Camp Bali, providing young learners with a unique opportunity to explore and discover through hands-on activities within AYANA’s vast natural surroundings. For children aged 7 to 12 seeking full-day outdoor adventures, Green Camp AYANA, in partnership with Green Camp Bali, delivers one of the world’s most sustainable and purpose-driven camp experiences.

AYANA Bali is also home to AYANA Residences, Bali’s first purely residential community integrated within a 5-star resort, and the award-winning AYANA Spa, featuring 53 treatments rooms including one of the world’s largest hydrotherapy seawater pools, and set on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, Spa on the Rocks. AYANA Bali offers 15 meeting, event and wedding venues; 14 freshwater swimming pools including a children’s pool and the saltwater infinity Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff’s base; a secluded beach; 28 dining venues; a business center, an 18-hole golf putting course; 2 tennis courts; a jogging track; 2 fitness centers; and 2 kids' playgrounds.

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