Developer Marjan Group said that it has retained its EarthCheck Silver Certification for the 2024 service year, strengthening its role in shaping sustainable, future-ready destinations, through responsible development, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation across Ras Al Khaimah.
The achievement marks the second consecutive year Marjan Group has secured Silver Certification. This reflects Marjan’s continued focus on embedding sustainability into how destinations are planned, developed and operated, aligning with Ras Al Khaimah’s wider environmental and tourism ambitions, the developer said in a statement.
The certification from EarthCheck – one of the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification groups for the travel and tourism industry – recognises organisations delivering measurable improvements in environmental and operational performance. This includes energy consumption, water management, waste reduction and community engagement.
“Sustainability is a fundamental part of how we design, develop and operate destinations at Marjan. Retaining EarthCheck Silver Certification for the second consecutive year reflects our ability to consistently deliver measurable outcomes across our portfolio,” said Group CEO Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli.
He added, “As Ras Al Khaimah continues to evolve as a global destination, our focus is on shaping communities and developments that balance environmental responsibility with long-term economic value, setting a benchmark for how future destinations in the emirate are planned and delivered.”
Marjan Group has also achieved ‘Regional Leader’ status within the Administration Office sector following verification of its 2024 benchmarking data, reflecting strong performance across key environmental indicators including waste to landfill, potable water consumption and energy use, demonstrating Marjan’s ability to deliver sustainability outcomes at scale, it added.
This certification is said to further reinforce Ras Al Khaimah’s positioning as a destination that successfully balances tourism growth, nature-led experiences and sustainable development. Marjan said that it plays a central role in delivering this ambition through its evolving portfolio of destinations and communities.