COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news:
Royal Palms Beach Hotel (RPBH), Kalutara, was the only hotel recognised under the Hotel Sector - Service Large Category at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2025, marking its third consecutive win and demonstrating its commitment to upholding high sustainability standards. Renowned for combining five-star luxury with deep environmental responsibility, RPBH operates 119 Deluxe Rooms and 10 Suites and holds certifications including ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Travelife Gold, and Sri Lanka's first Eco Label Certification (EL-HS-1-2025). The hotel implements a 12R waste management system, treats over 80% of its waste, recycles and composts, and manages water efficiently through sensor taps, dual-flush toilets, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling. Energy efficiency and carbon reduction are achieved through LED lighting, solar energy, heat pumps, a 60 kW EV Charger Station, and guest awareness initiatives, resulting in a 36% carbon footprint reduction between 2015 and 2018. RPBH is steadily advancing towards a single-use plastic-free experience with refillable toiletries, biodegradable packaging, and sustainable procurement, while preserving biodiversity, supporting community projects, and engaging in education and awareness programmes.
Other Awards and Recognitions 2024/25: RPBH has been widely recognised for sustainability, guest satisfaction, and CSR excellence. In 2024, accolades included National Business Excellency Awards (Winner, Hospitality & Tourism Sector), Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Co-Winner, Best Sustainable Practices in Hotels), ICSG Global Sustainability Awards (Gold Award, Hotel Sector), HolidayCheck Gold Award (Excellence in Guest Satisfaction), Booking.com Traveller Review Awards (Score: 8.1/10), Travelife Gold Award (Best Sustainability Practices, 2024-2026), and LOWA Sustainability Awards (Winner, Medium & Large Enterprises, Sri Lanka). In 2025, RPBH received HolidayCheck Gold Award (Only Gold Award Recipient in Sri Lanka, Rating: 5.5/6), National Business Excellency Awards (Merit Award, Hospitality & Tourism Sector), South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) (Best Leading CSR Programme, Silver Award), and recognition under National Cleaner Production Awards (Hotel Sector - Service Large Category).
Upcoming green initiatives, such as a 476 kW Mega Solar Project, and a 200-litre-per-hour bottling plant, underline RPBH's commitment to carbon neutrality and environmental stewardship, making it a benchmark for sustainable hospitality in Sri Lanka.
This success is a collaborative effort led by its key personnel, including Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie (Chairperson), Mr. Ravi Kurukulasooriya (General Manager), Mrs. Ahinsa Dewthilini Karunarathne (Executive: Sustainability Officer), Mr. Bandula Priyantha (Executive Chef), Mr. Nelson Mayadunnage (Financial Controller), Mr. Janatha Kumara (Rooms Division Manager), and Mr. Sampath Priyantha (Stewarding Manager), entire Engineering team together with the entire dedicated Executive team and staff.
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