Sunway Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Saxon Renewables to launch a voluntary guest carbon offset programme across its hotels in Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. The initiative allows guests to make an optional contribution when booking online or at check-in, supporting certified carbon projects supplied by Saxon Renewables.
All projects follow recognised standards, including Verra and Gold Standard, ensuring contributions deliver verified emission reductions.
The programme supports Sunway’s long-term sustainability approach by offering guests a way to address the carbon footprint of their stay. It builds on the group’s existing measures, which include energy-efficiency systems, LED lighting, motion-sensor controls and smart Building Energy Management Systems. Water conservation is supported through low-flow fixtures and linen-reuse programmes, while waste reduction efforts include food-waste segregation, recycling and the gradual removal of single-use plastics.
The offset scheme follows rising demand for responsible travel, with more travellers preferring sustainable choices and value options that reduce environmental impact. Sunway plans to roll out the programme across its hotels by March 2026, with a target to offset up to 500 tonnes of carbon emissions through certified credits in its first year. Each tonne retired represents verified climate impact supported by guest contributions.
As Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026, the partnership signals increasing collaboration within the hospitality sector to support responsible travel. By offering guests a simple way to contribute to certified carbon projects, Sunway aims to strengthen participation in climate action and support a lower-carbon future.
Sunway Hospitality Group CEO Alex Castaldi commented: “Sustainability has always been part of Sunway’s DNA. Through this collaboration with Saxon Renewables, we’re extending that commitment to our guests – giving them the opportunity to participate in meaningful climate action during their stay.”
Reik Ong, founder and managing director of Saxon Renewables, added: “We’re excited to collaborate with Sunway Hotels & Resorts in making climate action more accessible for guests.”
