Our Commitment
At Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, we strive to operate responsibly within the local community and environment. Below are some of the initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Four Seasons for Good efforts.
our initiatives
- The Resort was built using locally-sourced materials and embodies the 14 key principles of the biophilic design approach that connects people to their natural surroundings.
- Bicycles are available for guest.
- The Resort measures and tracks energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste generation through the Four Seasons global utility management system.
- Vegan and vegetarian menu items are available.
- Linens and towels are replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested.
- The Resort includes on-site solar generation infrastructure that supplies up to 80% of the Resort's electricity for operations.
- Guest room controls and building systems support optimizing energy consumption throughout the property.
- Indoor-outdoor tent space design incorporates natural ventilation and passive cooling.
- Building systems and fixtures support optimizing water consumption throughout the property, including through the capture of rainwater.
- Irrigation, landscaping and hardscaping are designed to optimize water use, reduce runoff and preserve natural stormwater systems.
- Greywater is used for irrigation.
- Single-use plastics, including water bottles, bathroom amenities and takeaway food packaging, have been removed or replaced with non-plastic alternatives.
- An on-site water filtration and bottling system reduces waste from water bottles.
- A recycling program is in place.
- Organic waste is diverted from landfill through on-site composting.
- The Resort maintains an on-site garden that supplies herbs and vegetables for use in kitchen operations.
- Seasonal menu items are available, including ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
- The Resort serves cage-free eggs.
- A food waste reduction program is in place.
- Resort tents, structures and pathways were designed around trees and animal habitats across 48 forested acres (19 hectares) to conserve biodiversity in the area.
- A local biologist advises the Resort on integrated pest management, to reduce impacts to the local ecosystem.
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including immersing in a personalized traditional Mexican Temazcal ceremony, embarking on a guided hike to learn more about nature in the area and visiting award-winning local artist Jose Juan Esparza at his private home and studio.
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training.
- The Resort prioritizes sourcing from suppliers that meet our environmental and social procurement criteria, including local and regional suppliers.
- The Resort integrated Mexican designers, artists and manufacturers throughout the design and construction process, supporting local businesses and creating spaces with an authentic connection to the local culture.
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Four Seasons for Good
Four Seasons is committed to building upon our company’s strong history of supporting our communities through our Four Seasons for Good program.