Analysis
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea says it is committed to sustainability and conservation — here is what is documented
- Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, states a commitment to sustainability and conservation. The property is LEED Platinum certified and GSTC Certified, with LEED Platinum achieved upon opening in 2023, marking it as the first hotel in Saudi Arabia with this accreditation. Its operations are powered by 100% renewable electricity from a dedicated solar farm, which generated 11,997,380 kWh in 2024. The resort aims for 100% plastic-free operations, having substituted 11,009 plastic bottles with reusable glass ones in 2024 and operating an in-house water plant. Wastewater is treated on-site and reused, and rainwater is collected. Organic waste is composted, producing 1,154 kilograms in 2024, and 1,586 kilograms of rubbish were removed from the Dunes by guests and hosts. The Red Sea destination aims for a 30% net conservation benefit by 2040 and will establish the largest marine protected area in the region. Community programs provided improved waste management access to 1,276 local people in 2024. The 5G network serving the hotel is carbon neutral. Based on available data, the operator demonstrates strong performance in renewable energy and waste reduction, with certifications supporting these claims. To further raise its trust tier, specific data on carbon offsetting programs, local hiring percentages, and third-party audits for all sustainability claims would be beneficial.
Conservation programs
- ›Marine conservation initiative cleaned 12 kilometers of coastline through 176 dives, removing over 10 tons of tires, ropes, and ghost nets.
- ›Installed 20 artificial reef blocks and performed sponge transplantation at Anhinga Beach in 2025.
- ›Volunteer clean-ups in Akbük Harbor collected 1.5 tons of waste.
- ›76 cats and dogs received sterilization and vaccinations in 2025.
- ›Six Senses group-wide restored 9,026 square meters of habitat in 2025.
- ›Six Senses group-wide protected and conserved seven endangered and four critically endangered species in 2022.
Certifications on record
GSTC Certified (Türkiye National Sustainable Tourism Program)