Our Commitment
At Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, we are committed to preserving and regenerating the environment and leaving a positive, enduring impact on our local community. Below are some of the sustainability initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts at Four Seasons.
our initiatives
- Our Resort was built using local materials and embodies the 14 key principles of the biophilic design approach that connects people to their natural surroundings
- Bicycles available for guest use
- Vegan and vegetarian menu items available
- Linens and towels replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested
- Solar panels provide 80% of our property’s electricity
- Energy-saving guest room controls and building systems
- When selecting materials, embodied energy was considered stemming from the extracting and processing of raw materials, manufacturing of construction materials, transportation and distribution, and assembly and construction
- Indoor-outdoor tent space design incorporates natural ventilation and passive cooling
- Bathroom walls are finished with Tadelakt, a recyclable and biodegradable lime-based plaster product applied by hand that absorbs the majority of carbon dioxide emitted during its production
- Water conservation measures in place, including rainwater capture for irrigation
- Installation of SOURCE® Hydropanels that use the power of the sun to extract clean, pollutant-free drinking water from the air, meeting all drinking water needs of our Resort
- Permeable concrete is used on all vehicular and golf cart paths, increasing infiltration, reducing runoff and preserving the natural stormwater systems
- Water-efficient landscaping, including the use of greywater for irrigation
- Small batch on-site water filtration and bottling plant utilizing reusable glass bottles and nanotechnology to reduce waste and remove impurities and toxins from the water
- Elimination of single-use plastics, including water bottles and bathroom amenities
- Waste management plan implemented to reduce, reuse and recover key waste streams, converting them to valuable resources with limited solid waste sent to the landfill
- Recycling program in place
- Organic waste diversion program in place, including on-site composting
- Local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available
- On-site garden supplies herbs and vegetables to our kitchens
- Food waste reduction program in place
- Resort tents, structures and pathways were designed around trees and animal habitats across 48 forested acres (19 hectares) to conserve biodiversity in the area
- Local biologist advises our Resort on managing insects and pests without damaging the ecosystem
- Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community, including immersing in a personalized traditional Mexican Temazcal ceremony, embarking on a guided hike to learn more about nature in the area, and visiting award-winning local artist Jose Juan Esparza at his private home and studio
- Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training
- Eco-certified cleaning products used along with automated dispensers that provide only the necessary amount of product
- Focusing on partnering with sustainable suppliers for resort purchasing and products
- Collaboration with Mexican designers, artists and manufacturers throughout the design and construction process, not only to support local businesses but also to create spaces with an authentic connection to the local culture
