OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide guests with a unique and memorable experience that will lead them to return to Siladen. We will behave in a socially and environmentally responsible manner and we are committed to taking an active role in the local community. PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT We are committed to preserving and protecting the environment in which the resort is located. It is only by ensuring that the environment is adequately protected that we can guarantee the long term success of Siladen Resort & Spa. Click here to learn more about diving in the Bunaken National Marine Park. Beaches We regularly clean the beach in front of the resort as part of our commitment to reducing waste. We have also started a dialogue with the local village in an effort to improve environmental awareness and keep all beaches on the island clean. Turtle On February 6th, 2004 sea turtles laid their eggs on the Resort's beach. As part of our conservation program the area was fenced off and a careful eye kept throughout the incubation period. On April 7th, 2004, 100 baby sea turtles were born and successfully made it to the water. The birth of the sea turtles is proof of the careful management of the natural settings in which we are located and operate. Coral Reef As part of our efforts to preserve the marine environment, we have installed buoys to allow boats to anchor without damaging the coral reef. Our staff is forbidden from using boating practices that may cause damage to the coral reef. Guests diving with Siladen Resort & Spa sign the NSWA code of practice. All resort guests pay the Bunaken Marine Park Entrance Fee. We have decided not to build a jetty in front of the resort even if the local authorities have granted us permits. We have instead preferred to rebuild at our expense the old village jetty and to allow local villagers to use it. Siladen Resort & Spa actively participates in all activities developed by the NSWA. These include among others Eco Reefs installation in the Bunaken National Marine Park; regular COTS (Crown of Thorns) clean ups; release of illegally fished Napoleons. Landscaping We are committed to preserving the original vegetation of the island. We have therefore embarked on a long term landscaping effort aimed at continuously improving the attractiveness of the Resort and its surroundings. Solid waste The Resort has been selected by US AID for a pilot project for waste and residual management. If successful, the project will be extended to other islands and to the city of Manado. Water To avoid depletion of the Island's water supply, we transport fresh water from the city of Manado every day to fill our own water reservoirs. Moreover we have installed water capturing systems in our Central Unit to capture and divert rain water to our reservoirs. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe it is our corporate responsibility to maintain an open dialogue with the local community on the Island of Siladen and to help improve the standards of living of the local inhabitants. Siladen Resort & Spa employs approximately 60 people from the local Kampung. This means that one out of three inhabitants of the island receives a regular monthly salary and benefits from social security payments. Employees of Siladen Resort & Spa also receive regular on-the-job training. All our employees are regularly hired according to Indonesian labour regulations. In addition, Siladen Resort & Spa has extended its electricity service to the village and provides four hours of free electricity every evening for both private and public use. Siladen Futurekids In July 2004 we launched "Siladen Futurekids" a program aimed at raising, together with our resort guests, over USD 1,000 by December 31st 2004. The money has been used to rebuild parts of the local school, complete buildings that have been left unfinished, purchase school books, supplies and note books, build tables and chairs and start an English language program for the children. 27 children between the ages of 6 and 11 attend school on Siladen. |
