Club Med in Albion is a huge garden, spread over 44 hectares, including the villas. including. In 2026, the first honey will be harvested from six newly installed beehives. Happy to forage on the royal palms, these bees illustrate one of the many aspects of our social and environmental commitment, Happy to care.
In 1950, with 200 tents facing the open sea, the first Club Med village (CM) offered an art of living in harmony with others and nature… rather than just a hotel. The formula has since been transformed, but the philosophy remains the same. The international group’s objective is to reach and maintain 100% Green Globe certified villages every year. This certification is based on more than 350 criteria assessed by independent auditors, and on a continuous improvement process necessary to qualify for renewal each year. . “Absolute respect for biodiversity, sustainable management of resources (water, energy, etc.) and community development are the watchwords of our commitment, ” explains Rachel Mondré, Health, Safetyand EnvironmentManager.
At Albion, over 59% of fresh fruit and vegetable supplies come from small local producers committed to agroecology, with the support of Agrisud International, CM ‘s partner in 7 countries! These orders bring in regular income for four family farms and fourteen people, who are gradually improving their practices. The same type of agreement for fish and shellfish is currently being studied…
Kitchen waste is delivered to a breeder in Canot, while other waste is sorted. The resort is currently finalizing a partnership to secure the recycling chain, as more than 10 tons of recyclable waste are produced here in four months… When you live in the 2e most polluted ocean, we say: Bye bye plastic! This program bans all single-use plastics, and the first gift offered to new arrivals is a water bottle to be filled at the many fountains supplied by the network. Toothbrushes are made of bamboo and small bottles have been replaced by dispensers for soap and other products.
Wastewater is treated in lush, odorless filter gardens. Abolishing all harmful discharges into the lagoon, this wetland of purifying vegetation nurtures the biodiversity of birds, insects and amphibians… After passing through various filters (vertical, horizontal and planted), the purified water irrigates the green spaces. Thanks to the CM’s support for the enhancement of Ile aux Aigrettes, the village benefits from the expertise of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation in choosing varieties, landscaping gardens and facilitating tree identification. Water sports are non-motorized, and, for example, our sperm whale and dolphin outings respect these majestic species, who grace us with their presence.
Every year, the village welcomes 600 children from Terre de Paix in small groups for swimming sessions or at the Sports School , which introduces them to various disciplines. Finally, once a year, the Goûter planétaire brings together children from three NGOs for an unforgettable day of entertainment and fun!