Peninsula Papagayo just released its 2025 Impact Report, marking the fourth year of reporting according to GRI standards and a continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and long-term impact.
Peninsula Papagayo has been honored with two distinguished awards at the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards in Dubai, recognizing its leadership in sustainable development and meaningful community impact. Director of Sustainability, Susana Vicente, was in attendance to accept the awards on behalf of the destination.
WSTHA 2025 recognizes the resort’s leadership in sustainable development and community empowerment; voting is now open to the public.
Over the past few years, the Peninsula Papagayo Sustainability team has grown significantly – a clear sign of the ambition and increasing scope of the sustainability initiatives.
Championing various new sustainable practices, Peninsula Papagayo achieves impressive food waste reductions.
Led by Executive Chef Emiliano Rabia, the culinary team at Four Seasons Costa Rica has embraced a culinary revolution by focusing on local products and Mesoamerican ingredients. This innovative approach not only elevates the dining experience for guests but also prioritizes waste management practices. By integrating Winnow Solutions’ waste reduction system into two of the resort’s kitchens, the resort has effectively raised awareness and taken concrete action to combat food waste.
Susana Vicente, PPGY Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”), just returned from the annual meeting of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC) in Antalya, Turkey, with fresh thinking and a renewed commitment to sustainable luxury.
The significance of ACG’s mid-elevational Caribbean forest habitat cannot be overstated, as it provides a contiguous block of undeveloped and unbroken habitats critical to the survival of many migratory bird species from the north during the winter months. Sadly, habitat loss, pesticide use and climate disruption pose significant threats to these birds, making the efforts of the BioAve team all the more crucial.
Susana joined PPGY in October 2021 as Head of Sustainability for the Resort Community & Destination team. After leading the formation of resort-wide sustainability committees with a vision of increasing engagement, productivity, and efficiency, Susana stepped into her new role as Director of ESG in December. Susana regularly holds Q&A sessions for the members and guests of the community, and you can join us at her next ‘Coffee with Su’ event at 3:00pm on February 2nd at the Clubhouse at Prieta Beach.
Named one of the top agricultural projects in the country, the multi-award-winning Home Gardens initiative supported by Peninsula Papagayo and Creciendo Juntos in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture welcomes 50 new families from another eight communities to its groundbreaking seven-month agricultural training program, while recent graduates from the local community of El Triunfo have banded together to become Peninsula Papagayo’s first local produce supplier.