Sandals Resorts Unveils Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

The report, “Love Exceeds Expectations” showcases more than 40 years of impact, innovation and stewardship across education, community and the environment.

“Many may not realize that Sandals is a family-owned company, born in Jamaica and dedicated to ensuring that tourism benefits Caribbean people, communities and the natural beauty that makes our home one of the most beautiful places in all the world,” said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International.

He added, “We aim to connect our guests more deeply to the Caribbean so when they visit us, they will understand that they, too, are part of this effort that supports local farmers, empowers people through education, and restores coral reefs. This is who we are and at the core of everything we do, and we’re excited to share it.”

Founded in 1981 by Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, SRI is one of the region’s most passionate and visible ambassadors and the largest private employer.

Starting with a mandate to support local schools, the legacy now includes preserving ancient trees, planting coral fragments with a 90 percent survival rate and providing essential school supplies.

Other impactful programs include:

Investing US $115 million in community programs across the Caribbean.
Buying Jamaican with 81 percent of annual purchases made with local suppliers and 90 percent of produce grown by local farmers.
Partnering with the Grenada Network of Rural Women Producers, supporting the careers of over 75 female farmers.
Planting nearly 30,000 trees as part of reforestation, coastal protection and food resilience.
Protecting sea turtles through partnerships with the Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society (BBFFS) in Jamaica and Ocean Spirits in Grenada.
Recognizing women’s contributions to economic success with 51.3 percent in the SRI workforce and nearly half holding management positions.
Elevating local talent through 100 percent enrollment of SRI team members in the Sandals Corporate University, occupational training and no-cost undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Partnering with professional football club AFC Ajax and local Curaçaon recycling company Limpi to turn 1.3 million pounds of plastic waste and 190 square meters of ghost fishing nets into 64 football goals for children.

“We believe in the power of tourism to transform lives and understand that Caribbean resilience grows from a deep respect for the environment, its people and its culture. As a Caribbean family and a Caribbean company, no one loves and cares for this region more than we do and it is our responsibility to act,” added Stewart. “This report is a testament to that legacy – and a promise to keep going."

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