Sustainability at our resort is driven by passion — a commitment that goes beyond fulfilling organisational responsibilities to genuinely addressing social and environmental needs. Since 2000, we have remained dedicated to responsible operations, actively engaging in sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the local community, government, and environmental partners.
As part of our social responsibility efforts, our resort is Persons with Disabilities (PWD)-friendly, featuring wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities, including lowered sinks, grab-rail toilets, emergency bathroom cords, and lift access to all floors.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, adopted a local primary school, Kitobu Inanam Primary School, that is a 45-minute drive from the resort on March 2021 as part of the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ Sustainability programme, Embrace.
In addition to the government syllabus for the young children, Kitobu Inanam Primary School provides academic programmes with social and emotional support for pupils with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism and Down Syndrome.
The two hundred and fifteen children attending the school come from impoverished families living in villages around the school. Most families there earn below MYR 1,000 a month.
During the five-year programme, the Resort will enhance some physical structures to provide a safe environment for its pupils and will add some essentials to existing facilities. Some key areas that require special attention include:
- Upgrading the library with new furniture to create a conducive environment,
- Purchasing science equipment to complete the science lab that has been empty since it was built in early 2019, and
- Upgrading the special needs classroom with a kitchenette and functioning toilet/ shower room to help the pupils learn necessary life skills.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, adopted a local primary school, Kaiduan Papar Primary School, that is a 1-hour drive from the resort in January 2023 as part of the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ Sustainability programme, Embrace.
The one hundred twenty seven children attending the school come from impoverished families living in villages around the school. Most children walk to school and leave as early as 5am to make it in time for school.
During the five-year programme, the Resort will enhance some physical structures to provide a safe environment for its pupils and will add some essentials to existing facilities. Some key areas that require special attention include:
- Installing water filters to provide clean water supply for pupils and teachers' consumption,
- Installing genset as back up power supply,
- To build a dining area/open hall, and
- Upgrading of classrooms (library, science lab and computer lab) with projectors, sound systems and LCD screens to help the pupils learn necessary skills.
In line with our commitment to the conservation of biodiversity, we have launched Sanctuary, Shangri-La's Care for Nature Project.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, has initiated a marine conservation programme to assist with the preservation and protection of the Tunku Abdul Marine Park, and help save fish species such as the clownfish. The resort is home to the Clownfish Discovery Centre which features three separate sections: the reef tank, the breeding tanks, the juvenile tanks and the touch tanks. It hopes to educate guests and the local community on the clownfish and many other marvelous marine species, as well as the threats that face them in the tropical waters where they live.