SUSTAINABLE EVENTS

Sustainable Meetings at Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm holds EarthCheck Gold Certification, the world's leading sustainability standard for travel and tourism, achieved after five years of continuous improvement across every area of operation. The green meetings programme brings that commitment directly into the event experience, covering everything from energy use and food sourcing to waste management and delegate communications.

Ballroom at Atlantis, The Palm
EARTHCHECK GOLD CERTIFIED

EarthCheck Gold. Five Years in the Making.

Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World achieved EarthCheck Gold Certification in 2024 after five years of continuous reporting, auditing and operational improvement. EarthCheck is the world's leading scientific benchmarking and certification body for the travel and tourism industry. Gold status places Atlantis, The Palm among a select global group of sustainable tourism operators certified to the highest available standard.

GREEN MEETING PACKAGES

The Green Meetings Programme

The green meetings programme at Atlantis, The Palm covers the full event lifecycle, from pre-arrival communications to post-event reporting. Every measure listed below is already embedded in how the resort operates, not applied as an add-on.

Paperless Event Management

Electronic check-in systems and digital signage replace printed materials across the event. Pre-event communications, delegate packs and signage are all delivered digitally, reducing paper waste across the entire programme.

Digital / Zero Paper

Zero Single-Use Plastic

Single-use plastic is not permitted across the event operation at Atlantis, The Palm. The resort's on-site water bottling plant produces 800 litres per hour, eliminating over two million single-use plastic bottles per year. PLA compostable straws have replaced plastic straws since 2019.

No Single-Use Plastic / On-Site Bottling

Sustainable Catering

Every menu across Atlantis, The Palm includes a minimum of five dishes where the main ingredient is locally sourced, organic or certified sustainable. Winnow AI food waste tracking technology has reduced food waste from buffets by over 40%. Guest numbers are reconfirmed before every meal to minimise surplus.

Local Sourcing / Food Waste Reduction

Low-Emission Operations

Electric buggies are used across the resort to eliminate unnecessary vehicle emissions during events. Outdoor venues are utilised where weather permits to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning and lighting. 2,172 solar panels contribute 1.18 MW of renewable solar energy to the resort's operation.

Electric Transport / Solar Energy

Responsible Cleaning

Over 80% of cleaning products used across the resort are biodegradable. All office paper at Atlantis, The Palm is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers. Sustainable cleaning protocols apply across every event space before, during and after use.

Biodegradable Products / FSC Certified Paper

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Atlantis, The Palm reduced waste to landfill by 53.9% in 2022 compared to 2021. Innovative recycling programmes include discarded oyster shells repurposed into coral reef structures and 72,000 litres of used cooking oil recycled into biofuel annually. Aquaventure holds a five-star rating as a regional leader for waste recycling practices.

Waste Reduction / Recycling