Waterbom Bali marks several milestones in its sustainability programme
Waterbom Bali introduced one other necessary milestone in its journey to Internet Zero because it reported sending simply 1.2 % of complete park waste to landfill throughout the first quarter of this 12 months.
This implies 98.8 % of all waste generated onsite was both recycled or composted, a big achievement in the direction of the waterpark’s long-term zero waste objectives.
As a part of its dedication to sustainability, Waterbom Bali processes natural waste into compost onsite to assist regenerate its lush gardens and scale back environmental impression.
That mentioned, its 1.2 % landfill achievement is one among a number of milestones the park has reached because it strikes steadily towards its Internet Zero 2033 goal.
A well timed launch
In time for World Surroundings Day yesterday, fifth June, Waterbom Bali launched its 2024 Sustainability Influence Report which highlights its progress throughout key focus areas together with renewable power, water conservation, waste discount, and group engagement.
The report additionally demonstrates how the park continues to guide by instance within the tourism trade.
Based on Waterbom Bali chief govt Sayan Gulino: “Sustainability isn’t simply one thing we do. It’s who we’re. This report displays how far we’ve come and the way we proceed to evolve. Each determination we make is rooted in accountability, guided by our respect for nature and our dedication to defending what makes Bali so distinctive. Our strategy is sensible, science-based, and constructed for long-term impression.”
Decrease emissions
In 2024, Waterbom Bali recorded a complete of 6,424 tonnes of CO₂ throughout Scopes 1, 2, and three.
Whereas emissions elevated in comparison with the 2019 baseline resulting from ongoing building and procurement wants, the park considerably offset these impacts via an entire shift to renewable electrical energy, optimized pump techniques, LED lighting upgrades, and the introduction of electrical automobiles for workers transport.
These measures kind a part of a broader emissions discount technique designed to speed up decarbonization whereas the park continues to develop.
As of 2024, Waterbom Bali has grow to be the primary tourism enterprise in Indonesia to obtain Science Based mostly Targets initiative (SBTi) approval for its near-term emissions discount targets.
The park is dedicated to decreasing 90 % of all Scope 1, 2, and three emissions by 2033, in step with the Paris Settlement.
To succeed in this aim, the park is increasing its photo voltaic era, rising using electrical automobiles, changing LPG kitchen techniques to electrical, and scaling Variable Velocity Drive installations throughout pump infrastructure. Its sustainability workforce can also be working intently with suppliers to scale back embodied carbon in items and building supplies.
Highlights from 2024
- Achieved 100% renewable electrical energy via a mix of PLN Renewable Power Certificates (93%) and onsite solar energy (7%)
- Put in 123.54 kilowatt-peak of recent photo voltaic capability, producing 180,368 kWh yearly and offsetting 160.5 tonnes of CO₂e / 12 months
- Lowered groundwater consumption by 14% in comparison with 2019, with visitor water utilization averaging solely 235 liters per individual (in comparison with some 5 star motels which might use as much as 3,900 litres of water per day, per room)
- Recycled 2,769 cubic meters of wastewater via an upgraded sewage remedy plant, offering gray water used for watering the park’s gardens
- Captured an estimated 42,939 cubic meters of rainwater yearly via 24 recharge wells within the park
- Diverted 95.14% of complete waste from landfills, together with composting 97% of natural waste
- Planted 24,687 native bushes and reforested 39.5 hectares in partnership with Yayasan ASRI, supporting 90 households in sustainable livelihood transitions