Waterbom Bali aims to become the world’s most sustainable water park and has set a goal to hit net zero by 2033.
To achieve its net zero goal, Waterbom Bali will reduce 90 percent of absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by reducing, substituting and mitigating.
Initiatives include improving the efficiency of water pumps, using energy-efficient water heaters, switching from gas to electric kitchen appliances, sourcing more sustainable consumables, and increasing the on-site production of renewable energy.
Waterbom Bali CEO Sayan Gulino said: “We will be upgrading our ambitions and targets, as Waterbom aims to be the first Asian tourism business and the first water park in the world to be net zero by 2033.
“Our energy sources will be 100 percent renewable, and our business will also be removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we emit.
“Throughout this process, we will keep ourselves accountable and provide transparent data and results to the public.”
Last year, Waterbom achieved a 93.3 percent recycling rate, and reduced its waste to landfill to just 6.7 percent.
In September, the park opened its new Oasis Gardens expansion. The 1.3-hectare area was designed and built using sustainable methods.
World’s most sustainable water park
Additionally, Waterbom is transforming its fleet of staff vehicles to electric.
Since 2016, Waterbom Bali has been working with environmental consultant Eco-Mantra. The company has collaborated with the park to develop the net zero plan.
“The energy reduction pathway, renewable energy strategies, and sustainable supply chain strategies we laid out are going to be a technically complicated and costly investment over the next five years,” said Maitri Fischer, CTO of Eco-Mantra.
“Waterbom Bali’s journey to net zero is of high integrity and a showcase for responsible corporate climate action and a leader in the tourism industry.”
Images courtesy of Waterbom Bali
