Cempedak is a member of The Long Run.
OUR COMMITMENT.
Built with purpose.
An island guided by nature,
sustained by community.
Tourism done thoughtfully.
An important aspect of Cempedak’s approach to responsible tourism has been to ensure that we not only help to protect the environment but where possible to restore it.
From the outset, building and operating Cempedak along strict sustainable principles has been at the forefront of development plans for the island. Not only was Cempedak built with local materials, labour and services but it is also operated with them. Significantly, through time many important new trades and skills have thus been transferred to Cempedak’s contractors and staff.
Cempedak is a Long Run Fellow Member. This means that we directly manage or significantly influence the management of a natural area of conservation value with defined geographical boundaries, have signed The Long Run Charter and are committed to achieving sustainability through a holistic balance of the 4Cs: conservation, community, culture and commerce. For more information on The Long Run please visit their website.
Being part of the Long Run Initiative we apply the Long Run approach to life of acting today for a better tomorrow and aspire to become Global Ecosphere Retreats® certified Long Run Destinations, actively demonstrating innovative approaches to sustainable business and providing practical examples of sustainability in action.
If you are interested in finding out more about our programs or would like to help out then please do get in touch with us.
EMBEDDING THE 4Cs INTO BUSINESS
Conservation
Cempedak and Nikoi Private Islands partnered with Conservation International to create a local NGO which helped establish a 138,500-ha Marine Protected Area. Zero-waste operations through responsible sourcing and innovative waste management solutions.
Community
An estimated 16,000 people in Bintan and surrounding islands have been positively impacted by the operations of the business.
Through the Island Foundation, over 3,000 children have been impacted, and 1,500 local teachers have been trained.
Culture
Celebrating folklore and local traditions through various storytelling experiences. Preservation of Indonesian culinary heritage through the use of local ingredients, traditional cooking methods and a cookbook that showcases authentic recipes.
Commerce
Establishment of an internally managed staff savings and loan scheme which offers a lower-cost solution than local banks. Financially supporting local charities through the Island Club membership program and the organisation of fundraising events.