Misool
Misool is a private island resort in southern Raja Ampat, built on a former shark finning camp and surrounded by its own 300,000 acre no-take marine reserve.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
4.3/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 81.3%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 4/4.
Misool established the 300,000 acre (1,220 sq km) Misool Marine Reserve in 2005, with two no-take zones enforced by the Misool Foundation Ranger Patrol, plus a manta research project and turtle nest protection on 41 beaches.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source · Corroborating source · Corroborating source - Energy and climate, level 3/4.
The FAQ says about 60% of power comes from the photovoltaic array, and the 2026 policy describes PV from 2017 with battery capacity added in 2025 and solar hot water, with diesel generators covering the remaining 40% or so in season.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Water, level 3/4.
The 2026 policy states around 60% of water comes from rainwater collection, the rest from desalination powered by the PV system, with low-flow fittings and on-site UV-treated drinking water refills.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
The 2026 policy says all organic waste is composted on site, recyclables go to a Sorong community recycling bank, other waste is shipped out, and guests get reusable bottles with refill stations.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
An on-site organic hydroponics lab supplies greens and herbs, meals are mostly plant based, fish is line-caught outside the reserve, and there is no palm oil or prawns.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
The resort was built entirely from reclaimed tropical hardwoods milled on site; the 2026 policy adds that no trees were felled for the original construction.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 4/4 · Legal protection such as a reserve or conservation easement, or measured outcomes published with dates and figures (hectares restored, species monitored, nests or hatchlings counted) | 30 / 30 points | Misool established the 300,000 acre (1,220 sq km) Misool Marine Reserve in 2005, with two no-take zones enforced by the Misool Foundation Ranger Patrol, plus a manta research project and turtle nest protection on 41 beaches. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source · Corroborating source · Corroborating source |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | The FAQ says about 60% of power comes from the photovoltaic array, and the 2026 policy describes PV from 2017 with battery capacity added in 2025 and solar hot water, with diesel generators covering the remaining 40% or so in season. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | The 2026 policy states around 60% of water comes from rainwater collection, the rest from desalination powered by the PV system, with low-flow fittings and on-site UV-treated drinking water refills. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | The 2026 policy says all organic waste is composted on site, recyclables go to a Sorong community recycling bank, other waste is shipped out, and guests get reusable bottles with refill stations. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | An on-site organic hydroponics lab supplies greens and herbs, meals are mostly plant based, fish is line-caught outside the reserve, and there is no palm oil or prawns. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | The resort was built entirely from reclaimed tropical hardwoods milled on site; the 2026 policy adds that no trees were felled for the original construction. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The published regenerative tourism policy sets out specific systems such as rainwater share, photovoltaic power and wastewater gardens, but no current third party certificate is shown. “Around 60% of our water comes from rainwater collection, with the remainder produced by desalination units powered by our photovoltaic system.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
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
2.6/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 38.8%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The regenerative tourism policy says most water is collected rain and the resort makes its own UV treated drinking water on site, but no laboratory results are published.
“We produce our own UV-treated drinking water”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 3/4 · The stay's own natural source (spring, river, well or rain) for drinking and bathing, treated without chlorine | 18.75 / 25 points | The regenerative tourism policy says most water is collected rain and the resort makes its own UV treated drinking water on site, but no laboratory results are published. “We produce our own UV-treated drinking water” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The dining page names an on site organic hydroponics lab supplying greens and herbs, and the resort serves mostly plant based meals, but most food is not shown to come from its own land. “Our organic hydroponics lab provides us with fresh rucola, kale, lettuce, mint, basil, and more.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 2/4 · A specific no spray policy, such as no herbicides or glyphosate, or biological mosquito control | 7.5 / 15 points | The policy states a specific no herbicide rule and says mosquito control focuses on prevention, though fogging is only minimised and not ruled out. “We do not use herbicides.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The accommodation page says rooms are well ventilated, with no smoke free policy or air data. “All of our rooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and generously distributed around the undulating karst rock formations of our private resort island.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
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
2.3/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 31.3%
Green flags
- Community benefit, level 3/4.
The policy lists training, seed funding for community farming and a marketplace in Yellu Village, alongside a per guest donation to Misool Foundation.
“We support economic development projects with training and seed funding, including small scale community farming and partial financing and coordinating the build of a physical marketplace in nearby Yellu Village.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The story page says the resort is owned and operated by a group of divers and conservationists, without stating local share, and the founders are from abroad. “Misool is owned and operated by a passionate group of divers, conservationists, eco-geeks, and dreamers.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The FAQ says the resort employs as many local people as possible, with no stated share. “As part of our commitment to conservation and building the local community, we employ as many local people as possible.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The policy lists training, seed funding for community farming and a marketplace in Yellu Village, alongside a per guest donation to Misool Foundation. “We support economic development projects with training and seed funding, including small scale community farming and partial financing and coordinating the build of a physical marketplace in nearby Yellu Village.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The policy says the gift shop selects ethical makers, independent artists and local businesses, without naming them. “We select sustainable materials, ethical makers, independent artists and local businesses wherever possible.” 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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