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Our Commitment to Sustainability and Community

By caring for our ‘āina (land) and supporting our community, we strive to preserve Waikoloa and the Island of Hawai‘i for generations to come. Our ongoing sustainability efforts have earned our resort the distinguished 4 Leaf Certification from Green Key Global—a reflection of our deep commitment to responsible and regenerative practices.

Sourced Responsibly

Savoring Sustainability: Locally Sourced, Island Grown

Our commitment to sustainability is grounded in strong partnerships between our chefs and local farmers across the Island of Hawai‘i. We proudly source responsibly harvested seafood, cage-free eggs, and locally raised meats. We are honored to collaborate with a diverse network of farms and fisheries, including: J.A. Farms, Rincon Family Farms, Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative, Mana Road Farms, Big Island Goat Dairy, Early Farms, Kawamata Farms, Keiki Cukes, Hāmākua Mushrooms, Island Harvest, Lone Palm Farms, Big Island Bees, Nolan Hing, Hilo Products Inc., Adaptations Organic Farms, Big Island Abalone, Kona Salt Farm, Kona Fish Co., and Blue Ocean Mar.

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Every Drop Counts

We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint through thoughtful and effective water conservation practices. By implementing water-saving measures, we reduce hundreds of gallons of water usage each day. Refillable water bottle stations are conveniently located in public areas and on every floor, offering a 100% reduction in water waste compared to traditional drinking fountains.

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Malama ‘Āina, We Care for the Land

As part of our commitment to responsible operations, our food waste reduction program centers on on-site composting—returning nutrients to the soil and reducing reliance on industrially produced and transported fertilizers. This practice not only enriches soil health but also boosts ecological diversity and moisture retention. In addition, we mulch 100% of our tree trimmings and reuse them in our landscaping, helping us divert waste from landfills while further enhancing the vitality and sustainability of our grounds.

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Empower Through Opportunity

Hospitality is one of Hawaii’s largest industries; and we play an integral part in workplace development. We partner with local schools and nonprofits to ensure workplace readiness and access to opportunity, focusing on the youth of Hawaii Island that are interested in exploring the culinary arts.

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Welcome All & Advance Human Rights

Native Hawaiian cultural understanding is shared and celebrated through our various engagements, including complimentary educational guided tours of our surrounding fishponds and petroglyphs, hula and lei lessons, Native Hawaiian Healing Garden, Lei Day Festival with cultural workshops, and supporting the Waikoloa Foundation efforts.

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2024 Accomplishments

1,680 Volunteer Hours, 396 Volunteers, $26,872 Cash Donations, $81,849 In-Kind Donations and 118 Acts of Service

Pualu Award Winner

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa was honored as the 2023 Pualu Award Winner in the sustainability and conservation category for its Hookupu Initiative, a program led by the hotel's Activities & Cultural Coordinator, Bryson "Lanakila" Diprete and supported by Environmental Coordinator, Elmer "Ejay" Tabudlo and the entire Grounds Team. The Hookupu Initiative was established in 2022 with a goal to cultivate native Hawaiian plant species across the resort's grounds. Since inception, over 43-species of native Hawaiian flora have been planted with additional varieties being added monthly.