Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay — home
A waterfall in the forest near Munduk

Our commitment

Sustainability

Between a third and two fifths of this land was deliberately left unbuilt. That decision set the tone for the rest.

That is the starting point, and it shapes what we build, what we buy and how the place is run day to day.

We use recyclable and reusable amenities throughout the cabins. Materials were chosen for what could be recycled or composted at the end of them, and wastewater runs through a sequencing batch reactor rather than into the ground.

We are here to make sure that everything we do supports the community around us and contributes to protecting and conserving the nature and wildlife of Bali.

Munduk Cabins from the air, with most of the land left unbuilt

The framework

Built on a blueprint of ESG

We built Munduk Cabins on a blueprint of ESG, and created a framework for what we do across environmental, social and governance measures.

Environmental. We return water to the water table by sponsoring the building of recharge wells, and we largely use materials we can recycle and compost.

Social. We employ local staff and contractors, use local produce and materials, and support local children and employees through the Desa Hay Scholarship Fund.

Governance. We pay it forward through workshops, events and training modules that give local operators and developers the skills and understanding to build and operate more sustainably.

In practice

We look at sustainability in four areas

  • Energy and carbon

    • Carbon credits bought to cover both construction and ongoing operations
    • Energy switches and timers throughout
    • LED lighting

  • Water

    • Recharge wells returning water to the table
    • Between 30 and 40 per cent of the land deliberately left unbuilt
    • All water treated until it is drinkable, and tested monthly
    • Wastewater processed through a sequencing batch reactor

  • Waste

    • Every amenity assessed for plastic content and how to reduce it
    • Slippers made from mendong grass and coconut husk
    • Recycling and composting
    • Local suppliers whose values match our own

  • Community & culture

    • The Desa Hay Scholarship Fund
    • Indonesian companies and people throughout — architect, builder, staff
    • Sustainability education for guests, employees and anyone who will listen
    • Sponsorship of local organisations such as IDEP

Get in touch

Questions about any of this

We take our stewardship of this land seriously. If you have questions, or you would like help with your own sustainability journey, please get in touch.

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