Sustainability Plan

Anurak Community Lodge’s Sustainability Management Plan aims to conserve resources, champion and preserve natural habitats and communities and prevent pollution. Our intention is to adopt best practices and build a culture that strives to improve and sustain positive environmental results.

Our sustainability program focuses on four key areas: natural environment, socioeconomics, lodge infrastructure, and guests and rooms.

Preserving Nature & Wildlife
We strive to minimize our environmental impact by protecting the local flora and fauna. Our eco-tour guides are trained to promote conservation awareness among guests and within the surrounding communities. We also collaborate with wildlife conservation organizations to help protect endangered species.

Guests can experience Khao Sok’s biodiversity through eco-friendly activities such as our self-guided Anurak Trail and complimentary bicycles to explore nearby villages. We encourage responsible exploration while ensuring the delicate rainforest ecosystem remains undisturbed.

Supporting Local Communities
As part of our community-driven tourism approach, we prioritize hiring local staff and sourcing food, crafts, and services from small businesses. This helps create jobs, support families, and strengthen the local economy. Our ongoing staff training programs also build long-term career opportunities and empower local communities.

Eco-Friendly Lodge Operations
At Anurak Lodge, we implement sustainable practices to minimize waste and conserve resources. This includes:

Water & Energy Conservation: We encourage natural room ventilation and have removed bathtubs to reduce excessive water use.
Waste Reduction: Single-use plastics are minimized, and all menus, napkins, and printed materials use recycled paper.
Organic Garden & Local Sourcing: We grow our own vegetables, herbs, and fruits while supporting local farmers to provide fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Sustainable Guest Stays
We invite guests to participate in our sustainability efforts, from reducing energy use in guest rooms to offsetting their carbon footprint through our Rainforest Rising program. This initiative allows guests to plant native trees, helping to restore the rainforest and support long-term conservation efforts.

Our commitment to responsible tourism has earned Anurak Lodge multiple awards and recognitions for sustainability and eco-tourism. We believe in creating an experience that benefits both travelers and the environment.

To see how we implement these best practices and their impact, download our Public Sustainability Annual Report 2024, and our Sustainability Policies 2025