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Jade Mountain

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Open sided sanctuaries with no air conditioning or televisions above Anse Chastanet, at a resort that publishes its own yearly energy, water and waste figures.

Accommodation Eco Score
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score
Throne Standard 2.2 · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 63.8%. Weighted sources are shown below.
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About Jade Mountain

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Features 1 of 8
What to do generally Jade Mountain rises above Anse Chastanet beach on a 600 acre estate of forest and reef that it shares with its sister resort, facing the Pitons. Guests snorkel and dive the reef, visit the Emerald Estate farm and its beehives, and hike the estate trails.
Scan result 2 of 4
Eco Score 3
Eco Score Label Moderate evidenced performance
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name The Troubetzkoy family (founded by Nick Troubetzkoy, died 2024, and Karolin Troubetzkoy)
Ownership Type Family Business
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name Jade Mountain
Closest Airport name Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)
Claims and evidence 1 of 5
Verified Researched and source checked in three passes, Oct 2026
Place and access 1 of 2
Continent/Region The Caribbean
Price and commerce 1 of 1
Price Range ££££
Further detail 12 of 56
Booking Site Website
City Soufriere
Country St. Lucia
Type Resort
Environment Type Mountain
Room Types Open wall sanctuaries with private infinity pools
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion
Eco Amenities The environment page covers both Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet; the shared on-site dive operation Scuba St. Lucia runs coral nurseries on Anse Chastanet Reef and Turtle Reef. The Soufriere Marine Management Area credit belongs to Anse Chastanet, so only the shared reef programme is counted, at level 2. Sanctuaries are naturally ventilated with no in-room air conditioning or televisions and utilities are monitored daily, but there is no renewable power; the resort is grid powered and its 2026 report gives 217 kWh and about 168 kg CO2e per guest night from a fossil fuel grid. The page states the resorts operate an on-site wastewater treatment system polished through reed beds for irrigation, with low flow fittings and daily monitoring; a restored 18th century reservoir collects rain and river water for the estate. The 2026 Jade Mountain report gives 777 litres per guest night. Bulk purchasing to cut packaging, refillable amenity dispensers, composting of kitchen and garden waste and local reuse of old towels; the 2026 report measures 4.29 kg of waste per guest night. Its own Emerald Estate farm is run on regenerative principles and supplies organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, cacao and honey from its own hives, alongside fish and produce from Saint Lucian suppliers. No share of supply is published. Open sided, naturally ventilated sanctuaries designed for the tropical climate, extensive daylighting, and retention of existing vegetation and waterways to limit erosion and runoff. Vehicle servicing, fuel efficiency when buying vehicles and planning transfers to avoid unnecessary journeys; general practices with no figures. Publishes a property specific 2026 sustainability report (February 2024 to January 2025) with Jade Mountain's electricity, water, waste and CO2e totals and per guest night figures, through the EPIT platform and checked against utility bills. No current third party certification; Travelife Gold was last announced in 2019 and the resort itself says sustainability is not a certification.
Farm / Garden Organic farm or garden
Food Options On-site restaurant
Food Type Caribbean fine dining with produce and cacao from its own Emerald Estate
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment

3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 63.8%

Green flags

  • Water, level 3/4.

    The page states the resorts operate an on-site wastewater treatment system polished through reed beds for irrigation, with low flow fittings and daily monitoring; a restored 18th century reservoir collects rain and river water for the estate. The 2026 Jade Mountain report gives 777 litres per guest night.

    Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
  • Waste and plastic, level 3/4.

    Bulk purchasing to cut packaging, refillable amenity dispensers, composting of kitchen and garden waste and local reuse of old towels; the 2026 report measures 4.29 kg of waste per guest night.

    Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
  • Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.

    Its own Emerald Estate farm is run on regenerative principles and supplies organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, cacao and honey from its own hives, alongside fish and produce from Saint Lucian suppliers. No share of supply is published.

    Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
  • Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.

    Open sided, naturally ventilated sanctuaries designed for the tropical climate, extensive daylighting, and retention of existing vegetation and waterways to limit erosion and runoff.

    Source · 2026-10-29
  • Measurement, transparency and certification, level 3/4.

    Publishes a property specific 2026 sustainability report (February 2024 to January 2025) with Jade Mountain's electricity, water, waste and CO2e totals and per guest night figures, through the EPIT platform and checked against utility bills. No current third party certification; Travelife Gold was last announced in 2019 and the resort itself says sustainability is not a certification.

    Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Environmental evidence by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Nature, biodiversity and regeneration30%2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity15 / 30 points

The environment page covers both Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet; the shared on-site dive operation Scuba St. Lucia runs coral nurseries on Anse Chastanet Reef and Turtle Reef. The Soufriere Marine Management Area credit belongs to Anse Chastanet, so only the shared reef programme is counted, at level 2.

Source · 2026-10-29
Energy and climate15%2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning7.5 / 15 points

Sanctuaries are naturally ventilated with no in-room air conditioning or televisions and utilities are monitored daily, but there is no renewable power; the resort is grid powered and its 2026 report gives 217 kWh and about 168 kg CO2e per guest night from a fossil fuel grid.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Water10%3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings7.5 / 10 points

The page states the resorts operate an on-site wastewater treatment system polished through reed beds for irrigation, with low flow fittings and daily monitoring; a restored 18th century reservoir collects rain and river water for the estate. The 2026 Jade Mountain report gives 777 litres per guest night.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Waste and plastic10%3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service7.5 / 10 points

Bulk purchasing to cut packaging, refillable amenity dispensers, composting of kitchen and garden waste and local reuse of old towels; the 2026 report measures 4.29 kg of waste per guest night.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Food, farming and sourcing15%3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports11.25 / 15 points

Its own Emerald Estate farm is run on regenerative principles and supplies organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, cacao and honey from its own hives, alongside fish and produce from Saint Lucian suppliers. No share of supply is published.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Buildings, heritage reuse and land use15%3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land11.25 / 15 points

Open sided, naturally ventilated sanctuaries designed for the tropical climate, extensive daylighting, and retention of existing vegetation and waterways to limit erosion and runoff.

Source · 2026-10-29
Measurement, transparency and certification5%3/4 · A current third party certificate confirmed in the certifier's own directory, or measured data published for one year. Tiers earned by years certified add nothing3.75 / 5 points

Publishes a property specific 2026 sustainability report (February 2024 to January 2025) with Jade Mountain's electricity, water, waste and CO2e totals and per guest night figures, through the EPIT platform and checked against utility bills. No current third party certification; Travelife Gold was last announced in 2019 and the resort itself says sustainability is not a certification.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.

Purity, what touches your body

2.3/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 31.3%

Purity evidence, what touches your body by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Water you drink and bathe in25%2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default12.5 / 25 points

The environment page says a restored reservoir collects rainwater and river water that is treated and supplements the public supply, with no chlorine free or drinking use stated.

“A historic 1.5-million-gallon reservoir in the Anse Mamin valley, dating from the 18th century, was restored to collect rainwater and river water.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Food on your plate20%2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available10 / 20 points

The environment page says the resort's own Emerald Estate supplies organically grown produce to its kitchens, without stating a share or plant based menu.

“Our own Emerald Estate contributes organically grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and cacao to the resorts’ kitchens and chocolate production.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Grounds and pest control15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Cleaning, laundry and fragrance15%1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products3.75 / 15 points

The ethics page says all cleaning products are non toxic and biodegradable, with no products named.

“We ensure that all cleaning products in use are non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Linen, towels and mattresses10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Air and quiet10%1/4 · Claim only2.5 / 10 points

The environment page says the sanctuaries are naturally ventilated, but no smoke free policy or setting away from roads is stated.

“At Jade Mountain, the open-sided sanctuaries are naturally ventilated and have no in-room air-conditioning or televisions.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Pool and bathing water5%2/4 · Optimised chlorine dosing, saltwater chlorination or supplementary ozone or UV treatment2.5 / 5 points

The infinity pools page says the pools use a zeolite sand filter with ozone as the primary sterilization.

“the primary mechanical filtration being through a zeolite sand filter and the primary sterilization being ozone.”

Source · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

People, ownership, work and community

2.6/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 40%

People evidence, ownership, work and community by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Ownership and control30%2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated15 / 30 points

The community page names the Troubetzkoy family as founders and current leaders who have lived in St. Lucia for over five decades.

“That philosophy continues today under the leadership of his wife, Karolin Troubetzkoy, Chief Commercial Officer , and their son, Yasha Troubetzkoy, Chief Executive Officer .”

Source · 2026-11-03
Local work and fair pay25%2/4 · A stated share of staff from the island or nearby communities12.5 / 25 points

The community page says the overwhelming majority of team members are Saint Lucian, without a figure or pay evidence.

“The overwhelming majority of their team members are Saint Lucian, with many living in Soufrière and neighbouring communities.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Community benefit20%2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training10 / 20 points

The community page describes youth sport, a boxing programme, school upgrades and scholarships, and a preference for local farmers and fishers, but names few local suppliers.

“Their purchasing practices give preference, where quality and availability allow, to Saint Lucian farmers, fishers, craftspeople, producers and other locally owned businesses.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Access to beach and land15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Culture and heritage10%1/4 · Claim only2.5 / 10 points

The community page says boutiques showcase locally produced art and crafts, without naming makers.

“Their boutiques continue to showcase locally produced artwork, jewellery, handicrafts and other Saint Lucian creations.”

Source · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

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