Thaala Bentota Resort

Sustainability & CSR Initiatives

Caring for our community and the environment is a value that’s embedded in us. We understand that our goal to be one of the best hotels in the region can only be achieved through the well-being of our employees, the community at large, and the conservation of the environment. At Thaala, we have understood that for us to move forward, the balance between the environment and its community must be achieved thus we taken on several initiatives to make that happen in terms of environmental sustainability and community development.

Environmental Awareness Walk for World Environment Day 2026

To celebrate World Environment Day 2026, Thaala Bentota in collaboration with Eden Beruwela organized an Environmental Awareness Walk from Thaala Bentota to Eden Beruwala. This initiative was undertaken with the belief that creating awareness is the first step towards meaningful environmental action and a sustainable future.

Celebration for Earth Hour 2026

Thaala Bentota celebrated Earth Hour 2026 through a series of symbolic sustainability actions, which included the lighting of oil lamps, the organization of an outdoor candlelight dinner, and the temporary switch-off of lights in selected areas.

Awareness programme at Rathmilla Conservation Site

Thaala Bentota organized an awareness programme at the Rathamilla Conservation Site. Schoolchildren and hotel guests were invited to participate in educational visits, providing them with valuable insights into local biodiversity, ecosystem conservation, and the hotel's ongoing environmental stewardship efforts.

Earth Day Beach Clean Up & Awareness Session

For Earth Day, the teams of Thaala Bentota and The Eden Beruwala came together for a beach clean-up, helping protect the beautiful coastline we are proud to call home. It was a moment of teamwork, care, and shared responsibility. An awareness session was also conducted focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.

300.44 kWp Solar PV System

A state-of-the-art 300. 44 kWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, representing a significant 76 million rupee investment, was established at Thaala Bentota. With an average monthly generation of 33,040 units and an annual generation of 396,480 units, this unit plans to save around 440 tons of CO2 emissions annually. This is equivalent to planting 250 trees annually!

Conservation of the endangered Lumnitzera littorea (Ratha-Milla) Mangrove

Preserving the newly discovered "Ratha-Milla" mangrove in the Bentota estuarine is imperative for safeguarding Sri Lanka's natural heritage and maintaining ecological equilibrium in the region. The conservation is done in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). Awareness session and signage unveiling was held on 04.04.2024.

World Oceans Day 2025 Celebration

For World Oceans Day 2025, Thaala Bentota Resort by Browns Hotels & Resorts held a nature-inspired art session for children of Sri Niwasa Dham Pasala. Using leaves and sand, the activity nurtured creativity and environmental appreciation. Aligned with the theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” it encouraged young minds to value and protect nature.

World Environment Day 2025 Celebration

For World Environment Day 2025, Thaala Bentota by Browns Hotels & Resorts hosted an engaging awareness session for young guests. Through stories, fun chats, and hands-on activities, children learned how simple actions like refusing plastic straws or reusing bottles can make a big impact in protecting the planet.

500 Jack Tree Planting Initiative

We are proud to announce a new initiative at Thaala Bentota Resort focused on sustainability and CSR. On July 5th, we began planting 500 Jack Trees, starting with 20 at Dharmapala Kanishta Vidyalaya. This program, in conjunction with the "Parisara Kawaya" (Local school's Nature Society), involves students in monitoring and caring for the plants.

Computer room donation to Udakotuwa Temple in Bentota

Thaala Bentota by Browns Hotels donated a computer room to Udakotuwa Temple, aiming to boost tech access for local youth. CEO Mr. Eksath Wijeratne and GM Mr. Channa Ekanayake contributed to this initiative. This initiative bridges educational resource gaps in Bentota. We believe that education and technology go hand in hand in shaping the youth to a more responsible future.