Sustainability at Sun Siyam began with awareness. Long before it became a global priority, the team recognised that the Maldives’ natural beauty was both its foundation and its responsibility. Protecting it became a natural part of daily life. Over time, that awareness evolved into Sun Siyam Cares, a programme that unites environmental stewardship with social progress, turning care into a shared value across the company’s resorts.
At its core, Sun Siyam Cares is a living framework that shapes how energy is used, how waste is managed, and how people interact with the ecosystems around them. Across the islands, solar installations now reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while wastewater is treated and reused. Efforts to eliminate single-use plastics continue, supported by community education that helps lasting change take root. Each small action strengthens a wider purpose: preserving the environment that sustains both the resorts and the communities nearby.
The ocean plays a central role in this story. Marine biologists based at each property work closely with guests and local teams to restore coral reefs, monitor marine life, and encourage awareness through guided experiences. These efforts invite participation, giving visitors a chance to see how life beneath the waves depends on the choices made above them.
The initiative reaches far beyond environmental work. In neighbouring communities, Sun Siyam Cares supports schools, provides scholarships, and opens pathways for young Maldivians to build careers in hospitality. Training and mentorship programmes have helped many employees grow within the company, transforming opportunity into empowerment. The result is a workforce that reflects the spirit of the islands and contributes to their development.
Siyam World Maldives has taken a pioneering step in sustainable tourism with the launch of the Maldives’ first large-scale Plastic Upcycling Center, developed in partnership with local NGO CLEAN Maldives. The facility transforms discarded plastics from both the resort and nearby communities into practical items such as sunbeds, planters, and outdoor furniture—recycling over 10,000 kg of plastic annually. Beyond its operational impact, the initiative promotes circularity, community collaboration, and education through guided tours and awareness programs, reinforcing Sun Siyam’s ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and environmental stewardship in the Maldives.
Health and well-being form another layer of this philosophy. From community clean-ups and blood donation drives to wellness and mental health awareness sessions, the group’s social initiatives nurture a sense of shared responsibility. These programmes bring together employees, guests, and local communities, showing that care extends to both people and place.
Through every effort, one idea remains constant: sustainability carries its greatest meaning when it is shared. Guests who stay at any Sun Siyam property contribute directly to this vision, supporting marine conservation and community outreach with each visit. The approach has turned sustainability into a lived philosophy that shapes both guest experience and company culture.
As climate challenges grow, the work of Sun Siyam Cares continues to adapt. The team keeps finding new ways to balance comfort with conscience, ensuring that the islands remain places of life and beauty for generations to come. This steady commitment to protect the Maldives’ future by nurturing its present gives Sun Siyam its green heart, a reflection of what happens when progress and preservation move forward together.
To encourage healthy lifestyles and youth engagement, Sun Siyam Care funded and developed a fully equipped outdoor gymnasium and football ground at Bandindhoo Island, and a community football ground at Hulhudheli Island. These facilities have become central hubs for recreation, community connection, and youth empowerment.
Sun Siyam Care has supported local schools and social centers by providing equipment and renovation support, helping to enhance learning environments and encourage inclusive community growth. The program has also contributed to mosque developments, strengthening cultural and spiritual wellbeing across island communities.
