The resort operates a 250 m² organic farm, producing 68.18 kg in 2025 of herbs and vegetables. This farm supplies the resort’s farm-to-plate meals, while partner local farms provide additional produce, reducing food miles and supporting local livelihoods. By sourcing locally and engaging farmers’ associations, Nay Palad contributes to food security and access in surrounding communities.

Waste reduction and circular nutrient management are central to operations. Kitchen and landscaping waste is composted or vermicomposted, returning nutrients to the farm and minimising environmental impact. 

Rainwater harvesting supports irrigation needs, and all cleaning and laundry products are environmentally safe, preventing harmful runoff. 

Education is embedded into sustainable consumption practices. Guests and staff participate in farm tours, harvest-and-cook experiences, and interactive permaculture workshops, while local schools are engaged in teaching permaculture and organic farming techniques. This ensures that knowledge about sustainable food systems, responsible resource use, and environmental stewardship is shared across the community and with visitors.

A Materials Recovery Facility segregates recyclables, non-recyclables, and hazardous waste, while single-use plastics are eliminated through initiatives like locally made sampaguita-scented toiletries. Sustainable procurement of building materials, cleaning products, and amenities further reduces the resort’s footprint, while tracking environmental KPIs ensures continuous improvement in resource efficiency.

The resort’s Mangroves for Life program conserves 104 hectares of ancient mangrove forest, protecting 14 species of mangroves and providing habitat for rare terrestrial and avian species, including the endemic Philippine wild duck (Anas luzonica). These mangroves serve as critical blue carbon sinks, sequestering significant amounts of CO₂ while stabilising coastlines against storm surges and erosion.

Energy management is central to the resort’s climate strategy. Electricity use is monitored through environmental KPIs, with operational measures including setting air-conditioning no lower than 24°C, ensuring lights and equipment are turned off when not in use, and promoting group transfers and bicycle use to reduce transportation emissions. Plans are underway to install solar panels, reducing reliance on the local grid and diesel genset backup. 

Water management also supports climate resilience. Rainwater harvesting supplies irrigation for landscaping, reducing dependency on municipal water, and the resort uses environment-safe cleaning and laundry products to limit chemical pollution. Continuous monitoring and staff-led water efficiency initiatives aim to set reduction targets for 2025, demonstrating a measurable approach to resource conservation and climate mitigation.

All resort construction and villa development uses locally sourced, responsibly harvested materials, while local artisans contribute to building and design.

Mangrove protection programs and reef restoration initiatives are coordinated with local government units, national environmental agencies, and partner NGOs, ensuring that climate action is embedded in the wider community and regional planning.

Through these combined efforts, Nay Palad Hideaway simultaneously addresses climate mitigation, energy efficiency, and community resilience, with measurable outcomes including hectares of mangroves conserved, energy consumption tracked and reduced, and sustainable local infrastructure implemented.

In 2025, the resort deployed 15 artificial reef structures (“fish domes”) to restore degraded coral reefs around Siargao. These domes provide safe habitats for reef fish and other marine species, supporting biodiversity while strengthening ecosystem resilience.

The resort sources all seafood from local fishers who follow responsible practices, ensuring sustainable fish populations and supporting local livelihoods. By collaborating with local fisheries, the resort helps maintain fair pricing and ethical supply chains while providing employment and income opportunities to coastal communities.

Education is central to the resort’s marine conservation approach. Guests and staff participate in reef restoration activities, fish dome building, guided snorkelling, and mangrove kayaking, led by resident biologists. Local schools and universities are engaged in workshops, field research, and conservation projects, including collaborations with the Zoological Society of London-Philippines and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, integrating hands-on learning with marine science.

Mangrove conservation is also connected to marine protection. The 104 hectares of mangrove forest act as nursery habitats for marine life, support carbon sequestration, and protect coastlines, illustrating how integrated terrestrial and marine conservation preserves connected ecosystems.

Through these initiatives, the resort produces measurable outputs: hectares of coral reefs restored, fish domes deployed, marine species supported, and hours of educational engagement provided to guests, staff, and students. These programs demonstrate that marine conservation, local economic development, and education are interlinked, with every action reinforcing the health of Siargao’s waters and the livelihoods of those who depend on them.