Rockholm at the Light House Beach

Rockholm at the Lighthouse Beach is an Ayurveda & Yoga-centric beach retreat grounded in the ethos of green living and equal opportunities for the resident community at large in Kovalam. We foster an inclusive way of life and nurture our environment responsibly. While we are still in our infancy to achieve an ecologically responsible business model, we aspire to be early change makers and pave the way for a healthy ecosystem that rightfully belongs to our current and future generations. Each of our purposeful, primary efforts is dedicated to achieving this vision by being conscious change-makers in the global community.

OUR CORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND INITIATIVES INCLUDE

1. 1. 1. 1. A focused collaboration with our supplier chain and business associates to innovate and minimize the impact on the environment by conserving natural resources, minimizing waste and pollution in addition to monitoring and measuring key environmental factors.
         2. An increased level of commitment amongst our stakeholders -our employees, guests and the local community through education workshops, awareness and active implementation.
         3. An in house Kitchen Waste Water Treatment Facility
         4. Biogas plant providing cooking gas to the entire Ayurveda Centre
         5. Rainwater harvesting
         6. Hands-on practical training on sustainable practices to enhance employee awareness and understanding
         7. Plastic-free hotel, we use glass bottled waters across our guest areas
         8. In an effort to decrease the carbon footprint, our chefs source local and seasonal produce directly from framers and local markets
         9. We collect Ayurvedic oil waste at source and sell it to local agencies who then recycle the oil
         10. Daily beach cleaning with designated dustbins
         11. Lush tree and foliage cover to improve the quality of oxygen
         12. Employment of women from the neighbourhood for gardening and utility work
         13. Maximum use of CFL lighting
         14. Paper bags are available for guest takeaways at the restaurant and reception
         15. Environmentally friendly guest activities include bicycles, volunteering, art, gardening etc.
         16. Full compliance with the Kerala Pollution Control Board on all environmental parameters