Our Commitment
At Four Seasons Resort Hoi An (The Nam Hai), we are committed to preserving and regenerating the environment and leaving a positive, enduring impact on our local community. Below are some of the sustainability initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Four Seasons for Good efforts.
our initiatives
- Awarded the Swiss Sustainable Tourism Certification in 2022, highlighting our commitment to sustainable tourism through the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and energy conservation measures
- Bicycles available for guest use
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu items available
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Energy sourced from renewable or carbon-free sources
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Villas equipped with solar-powered water heating systems
- Elimination of single-use plastic water bottles and bathroom amenities
- Recycling program in place
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
- Cage-free eggs
- On-site herb, vegetable and fruit farm supplies our restaurants, bars and spa, where our spa team produces in-house mixtures of fresh ingredients used in massages
- Food waste reduction program in place
- Local biodiversity support program in place, including daily beach cleaning and the use of native plants in landscaping
- On-site composting program at our resort farm that transforms food waste and natural scraps into organic fertilizer and compost soil for gardening
- Young Guardians of the Earth green activity in place to encourage young guests to respect nature through hands-on composting and gardening activities
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community through our Concierge, including fishing with the locals, taking classes and workshops in regional Vietnamese cuisine, and exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site trifecta of Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Champa Sanctuary and the Imperial City of Hue’s Citadel
- Local artists and artisans featured throughout our Resort, including photos from Réhahn, a renowned fine art photographer documenting the heritage of Vietnam
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Employees volunteer in the local community and support local charities, including periodic needs-based donations of toys, blankets, stationery, books and food for 100 orphans at the Quang Chau Pagoda
- Eco-certified cleaning products used
- The retail boutique in The Spa features products that are predominately locally created and sourced
