• Do you have a written environmental or social sustainability policy?     YES

If yes, please attach.
                                                See annexure 2

• Do you have a written environmental management system?                  NO

If yes, please attach.
                                   

• Describe the property – aim, size, facilities, amount of land owned and leased  (150 words max)                                                                                                                                                    See annexure 3
  

• Describe the location, including distance to nearest town and size of town (100 words max)                      See annexure 4
  
• Describe WHY you made the decision to develop an eco resort (100 word max)

See annexure 5

Introduction to the Butterfly Club’s Eco Rating

The Butterfly Club Eco Rating has five equally-weighted categories:

• Energy;
• Water;
• Recycling and waste;
• Land and nature conservation; and
• Community.

Each category has five levels, designated by one to five butterflies.  Through self assessment, resort operators completing this rating will determine their own levels within each category based on their responses to items listed below.  

Two categories – energy and water – have similar rating systems with Levels 1 and 2 addressing conservation of existing resources, and Levels 3, 4 and 5 addressing creation of renewable energy or capturing water. 

Level five in every category also requires written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record consumption; (2) test and apply additional conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific targets.   We require a copy of your policies if you achieve level 5 in any category.

Energy

Levels 1 and 2 - conservation: Check all that apply:
  
  ___  use natural air circulation and fans, not air conditioners
__x_  use natural light during the day
  _x__  minimize use of fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment
  __x_  use “on demand” or solar heating for hot water
  __x_  air dry clothes/linens
  ___  wash dishes by hand
  __x_  use energy efficient appliances and electronics
  __x_  use low wattage fluorescent light bulbs
  __x_  change linens, tablecloths, napkins upon request
__x_  switch off lights when not used
Other energy conservation activities? Please list: We use air circulation system according to the architecture and fans also been fixed along with the air conditioners for the choice of the guest.

Level 1 = four or fewer energy conservation activities

Level 2 = five or more energy conservation activities

Levels 3, 4 and 5 - renewable energy: Indicate proportion (%) of energy from each source:  
 __20%_  solar
  ___  wind
  ___  hydro
  __80%_  generator
___  public utility
Other energy sources? Please list:

100% TOTAL
How were these proportions developed?

Level 3 = renewable energy is employed and is less than 1/3 of all energy

Level 4 = renewable energy constitutes 1/3 – 2/3 of all energy

Level 5 = renewable energy constitutes 2/3 or more of all energy.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record energy consumption; (2) test and apply additional energy conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific energy targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Energy Level 5 (required).

Your Energy Level (select 1 – 5) =   3

Water

Levels 1 and 2 - conservation: Check all that apply:  

Level 1 = three or fewer water conservation activities

Level 2 = four or more water conservation activities

Levels 3, 4 and 5 – capture and treat fresh water and manage waste water. Capture water: Indicate proportion (%) of water from each source:
  ___  spring
  ___  river
  ___  rain
  ___  reuse gray
___  public utility
Other water sources? Please list. Own ground well

100% TOTAL

  Fresh water treatment: how is captured fresh water treated?
  ___  naturally.  Indicate method: charcoal, ultraviolet light, other? List:                                  
__x_  chemically.  List chemicals used: By using chlorine

  Waste water management:
  _x__  septic tanks
___  cesspools
___  other? List methods: Waste water Treatment plant

Level 3: Water is captured (from springs, rivers, rain or prior use) and constitutes less than 1/3 of water from all sources.  Water is treated chemically.  Water disposal does not minimize damage to coral reefs and rain forests

Level 4:  Captured water constitutes 1/3 to 2/3 of all water.  Water is treated naturally. Water disposal minimizes damage to coral reefs and rain forests

Level 5:  Captured water constitutes more than 2/3 of all water.  Water is treated naturally. Water disposal minimizes damage to coral reefs and rain forests.   In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record water consumption; (2) test and apply additional water conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific water targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Water Level 5 (required).

Your Water Level (select 1 – 5): 3

Recycling and waste

Check all that apply:
  __x_   use durable service items, e.g. cups, glasses, dishes, tableware, storage items
  __x_   buy fresh and local to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
 __x_   purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
  __x_   recycle paper, glass, plastic, aluminium
  ___   minimize emissions from fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines & equipment      
  ___   zero waste in the kitchen
  _x__   serve local water, not bottled water
  __x_   cleaning products are biodegradable
__x_   compost organic matter
Other methods to recycle waste? Please list.
Serve glass bottle of water in the hotel. Water canisters are kept in public areas for guests to refill their bottle.       

Level 1 = four or fewer recycling activities

Level 2 = five recycling activities

Level 3 = six recycling activities

Level 4 = seven recycling activities

Level 5 = eight or more recycling activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record recycling and waste; (2) test and apply additional recycling and waste conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific recycling and waste targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Recycling and Waste Level 5 (required).

Your Recycling and Waste Level (select 1 – 5): 4 

Land and nature conservation

Check all that apply:
  __x_   minimize tree removal when building
  __x_   use only botanical (plant-based) herbicides & pesticides in garden & grounds
  __x_   maintain organic gardens as food source for resort
  __x_   use biodegradable cleaning products
  __x_   minimize external illumination
___   take additional specific actions to preserve the local habitat.  Please list actions and projects: Conducting mangrove rehabilitation project
 
Level 1: one or two land and nature conservation activities

Level 2: three land and nature conservation activities

Level 3: four land and nature conservation activities

Level 4: five land and nature conservation activities

Level 5: six or more land and nature conservation activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record land and nature conservation activities; (2) test and apply additional land and nature conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific land and nature conservation targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Land and Nature Conservation Level 5 (required).

Your Land and Nature Conservation Level (select 1 – 5): 4

Community

This category addresses policies and activities regarding staff, guests, suppliers and other members of the community. 

Check all activities that apply:   

Level 1: one or two community activities

Level 2: three to five community activities

Level 3: six to seven community activities

Level 4: eight to nine community activities

Level 5: ten or more community activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record community activities; (2) test and apply additional methods to support the community; and (3) work towards specific community targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Community Level 5 (required).

Your Community Level (select 1 – 5): 3 

YOUR OVERALL ECO SCORE (add your level for each category and divide by 5and enter the result with the decimal point, e.g. 3.6): 3.4

We have three final questions which are not part of the eco rating: 

• Please describe your single most important eco achievement: PRODUCT awarded TOP 50 Eco-Lodges 2009” by the editors of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE Magazine.
• Activities that you plan to institute within the next 6 months. See annexure 6

• Is there anything else you would like to add to this eco rating?

 Annexure 1

PRODUCT awarded TOP 50 Eco-Lodges 2009” by the editors of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE Magazine.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka Award for Sustainability Reporting 2004 for Integration of Business within the environment.

"USA TODAY" in their issue of 19th August 2004 has included Ranweli in an article "10 great places to tread lightly on Earth".

Winner of the first Annual ECOCLUB  Ecolodge Award - 2004.

British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2003 chosen as a Highly Commended Project in the Environmental Experience Category from 75 entries from 38 countries.

Virgin Holidays Gold Award for Excellence 2003 for best Eco Friendly Hotel.

World Tourism Organization (WTO) has recognized Ranweli Holiday Village as one of the top 55 "Good Practices" Enterprises in Ecotourism around the world.

Former Founder Director/CEO Mr Chandra De Silva was awarded "Entrepreneur of the Year Award 1999" - Provincial Gold Award of the North Western Province and Silver Award at the National Level for introducing a Sustainable Nature Tourism (Ecotourism) product to Sri Lanka

Annexure 2

Environmental Policy

“Ranweli Holiday Village is an Eco-Friendly Tourist resort committed to protecting the environment.”

We protect the nature habitat where the business operates, and conduct our business in an environmentally friendly manner, by efficiently using our resources – water energy – and effectively managing our solid and liquid wastes and emissions – to minimize the impact on the environs, and human beings.

By regular meetings and written communications, we make our employees, guests, suppliers and the public aware of our objectives. We evolve and maintain systems which will be continually improved and reviewed to achieve our short and long term objectives.

We undertake to comply with the expectations of the public and Government legislation in meeting these environmental concerns.

“Let’s save mother earth”.

Annexure 3

Ranweli Holiday Village is situated on a 22 acre peninsula, where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea. The resort consists of 71 individual bungalows, 12 family rooms and a suite; all built using local raw material to resemble a typical Sri Lankan village. Architecturally and aesthetically, the construction and furnishing of Ranweli blend western standards of comfort and convenience with the traditions of indigenous culture.
Our aim is “To be a trail blazer in Eco-tourism – a sub- component of the field of sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka”

The resort provides a unique variety of Eco-facilities including bird watching, butterfly tours, nature trail/boardwalk, ferry dinners, boat rides & archaeological tours.

The land is privately owned.
Annexure 4

Ranweli Holiday Village is situated 18 km. north of Colombo International Airport and is located in a small peninsula between two rivers and the Indian Ocean.

The nearest town Negombo is situated 11 km.south of Ranweli Holiday Village. Negombo is a large town with a variety of restaurants & shops (Pharmacies, Jewellery Stores, clothes, local handicrafts and internet access).

Annexure 5

Apart from its eco friendly architecture Ranweli is blessed with abundant natural resources. Over 150 species of bird life, 50 species of butterflies and over 50 types of flora and fauna are found in the environs of Ranweli.

We believe that the success of the hotel, the well being of the local community and the protection of our natural resources go hand in hand. As such we are a strong advocate of responsible travel and sustainable tourism. We aim to attract tourists who have a similar mindset and educated nature lovers who will enhance our facility further with their valued feedback. 

Annexure 6

We work closely with the National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA) and Coastal Conservation Department in Sri Lanka to accelerate the eco friendly activities at the resort while carrying out environment protection campaigns and welfare community work.