Constance Hotels Services Limited | Annual Report 2025

ANNUAL REPORT 2025

51

Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship

IUCN Red List Category

Number of Species Recorded Across CHSL Properties

The Red List Categories

Extinct

Threatened

Least Concern

16

LC

EX EW CR EN VU NT LC

3

NT

3. CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP At CHSL, we are conscious of climate change issues and acknowledge our responsibility towards protecting the environment. While the well-being of our guests remains at the forefront, we commit to operating in a sustainable manner, aiming to reduce our operational impact and preserve the environment through a precautionary approach wherever we operate.

– Promote awareness and educate team members on environmental issues and sustainable working practices, including the preservation of local cultures, resources and active participation in environmental protection programmes at local and national levels – Engage our guests, team members, suppliers, contractors and local communities in our initiatives to preserve the environment and consider their feedback when setting our environmental programmes and procedures – Conduct environmentally preferable purchasing. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity, where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play. To protect biodiversity, we aim to: – Reduce our use of insecticides, weed killers and fungicides – Use organic fertilisers – Use environmentally friendly cleaning products – Procure sustainably harvested seafood and agricultural products – Water plants efficiently – Use indigenous plant species for landscaping and minimise light and noise pollution – Plant at least one tree every year – Ensure that invasive alien species are not introduced into our gardens and landscapes – Avoid displaying or selling products made from threatened or protected plant and animal species – Participate in ecological restoration initiatives in the local area We regularly consult the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, composed of governmental and civil society organisations with a combined experience, resources and reach of over 13,000 experts. The IUCN is also recognised as the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. 3.2 Biodiversity

Least Concern (LC): population is stable enough that it is unlikely to face extinction in the near future. Data Deficient (DD): not enough information on abundance or distribution to estimate its risk of extinction.

Endangered (EN): facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Vulnerable (VU): facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Near Threatened (NT): close to qualifying, or likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

Extinct (EX): no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. Extinct in the Wild (EW): known only to survive in captivity, cultivation or well outside its natural range. Critically Endangered (CR): facing extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

7

VU

1

EN

0

CR

Total Species

27

3.1 Destination Protection

A number of initiatives geared towards biodiversity preservation are carried out by our teams, as outlined below, and are complemented by a range of on-site activities designed to promote awareness and responsible interaction with natural ecosystems. These include guided nature experiences and educational programmes that encourage both guests and team members to adopt more sustainable behaviours in their daily actions.

The natural environment is one of the primary attractions for leisure visitors and, to develop sustainable tourism, we aim to:

– Combat climate change through appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures as required – Ensure the protection of the natural and cultural values of the area while developing and creating recreational facilities and activities for our guests – Participate in efforts to restore habitats wherever possible – Promote local food, entertainment, culture and the cottage industry – Engage with local communities when developing cultural attractions – Offer guests souvenirs of a local nature and craftsmanship, made from eco-friendly products – Meet or exceed applicable environmental legislation, environmental standards and best practices – Value and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our properties, thereby enabling our guests to enjoy an authentically local experience – Promote the efficient use of materials and resources across our properties, especially water and energy – Work diligently to minimise our waste streams by reusing, recycling and conserving natural resources, particularly through energy and water conservation – Set sound environmental and social objectives and targets, integrate review processes, and issue progress reports on a periodic basis – Continuously identify opportunities to improve our environmental management system In delivering this commitment, our properties endeavour to:

Endemic Plants

Mauritius has been ranked by the IUCN as having the third most endangered flora in the world, with nearly 200 plant species threatened out of the 315 endemic plants. In the Seychelles, 21% of the 250 indigenous floral species are now considered threatened, while 3% of the world’s coral reefs are located in the Maldives (total: 4,500 m²). As the Maldives consists of approximately 99% ocean, the country has a rich marine biodiversity that includes over 250 species of corals, 1,100 species of fish, five species of marine turtles, and at least 20 species of marine mammals. We have identified more than 80 species within our grounds and have adapted our landscaping plans and nurseries, with the support of professionals in the field, to protect them from invasive species and thus contribute to the genetic diversity of the destination. Guided tours are regularly organised to help our guests discover these species and learn about their unique benefits.

Seychelles black parrot - Endemic

Coco de Mer - Endemic Palm

World Bee Day at Constance Prince Maurice

Recognising the importance of protecting biodiversity, World Bee Day was first celebrated at Constance Prince Maurice with seven hives in 2019. The number of hives has since increased, forming an integral part of the Chefs’ garden, which allows bees to thrive in this exceptional environment and produce an equally exceptional nectar, with the expert monitoring of Etienne de Senneville.