Seychelles Environmental Policy Statement- Chalets Anse Forbans

Press release for the launch of Chalets d' Anse Forbans Official Environmental Policy Statement:

CHALETS D’ ANSE FORBANS LAUNCHES THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.

Anse Forbans, Mahe Seychelles September 5^th

  

<sup>Chalets d’ Anse Forbans is continuously striving to protect their local environment.

From the first days of construction of Chalets d’ Anse Forbans the management have been concerned with their environmental impact. To counter act the impact they refused to allow heavy machinery on the site in addition they built the chalets 25 meters from the high water mark and maintained all the original vegetation.</sup> 

As time has passed the Chalets have increased their environmental protection of the area by:

1. Participating in Turtle Watch programmes with the Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles.

2. One of the first to participate in the glass and plastic recycling programme on Mahe.

3. The Chalets collect rain water to water their tropical garden which they have re landscaped to add more endemic plants.

4. They use of Tortoise manure as a fertiliser for their tropical garden.

5. The Chalets do regular beach clean ups to collect any debris washed up onshore.

6. They have replaced light bulbs to lower wattage to conserve energy.

The list is rather extensive with the measure they have adapted and the management confirmed they have had tourist that have just been amazed at the wonderful pristine environment they have surrounding the chalets.

The chalets are very fortunate to be able to have the Anse Forbans beach in front of them, the Beau Sejour Mountains behind them and a wonderful tailored landscaped tropical garden to explore.

Mr. Jean-Pierre Laporte commented on the Environmental Policy "We have always had our environment as our main concern from day one and this will remain our commitment. We now are showing our commitment with the publication of our Environmental Statement."

Chalets d’ Anse Forbans is built on a former coconut plantation and was opened in October 1994. The Seychelles self catering establishment of Chalets d’ Anse Forbans consists of 12 beach chalets and 2 family chalets. All chalets are enjoy sea facing views and are merely steps away from the secluded beach of Anse Forbans. ###

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Chalets d’ Anse Forbans Environmental Policy Statement


Date: 5<sup>th September 2011


Purpose:

This document sets out the Environmental Policy of Chalets d’ Anse Forbans. Chalets d’ Anse Forbans is a family run self catering establishment located on the mainland Mahe in the Seychelles.

Policy Statement:

Chalets d’ Anse Forbans have identified all the environmental aspects and impacts relating to its services and categorised those appropriately highlighting significant aspects and impacts in order to monitor them and undertake migration measures wherever possible.

Chalets d’ Anse Forbans is committed to reducing the impact of our activities on the environment in which we operate and to reducing pollution.

Our policy is:</sup>

Continually improve the environmental performance of our company by setting and reviewing management objectives, targets and support programmes.

Maintain the awareness of all staff persons working on behalf of the organisation about the company’s policy and its ongoing commitment to the environment and promote their understanding of how their activities have an impact on the wider environment.

Caring for the environment and the prevention of pollution.

Abiding by all relevant environmental legislation and applicable requirements.

Minimising waste, promoting recycling, reducing energy and raw material consumption and reducing harmful emissions.

Working with suppliers to promote positive environmental actions.

This policy was adopted on the 5th September 2011.

This policy shall be reviewed annually.

　

Ms Daphne Jumeau

Owner