Sandals Jamaica Dunns River
The newest Sandals in Jamaica, an adults-only resort near Dunn's River Falls on the north coast, reopened after Hurricane Melissa.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
2.0/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 25%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The group sustainability page says the resorts have an obligation to protect coastal and ocean ecosystems, with no named habitat or programme at this property. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “As a leader in sustainable tourism, we have an obligation to protect these coastal and ocean ecosystems” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page says the resorts use LED lighting and room sensors, without figures or on site generation. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “we use next-gen, smart lighting where needed including LED light bulbs” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Water | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only; towel or linen reuse alone stays here | 2.5 / 10 points | The group sustainability page says gray water is used on lawns and plants, and many resorts have reverse osmosis plants, without saying which. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “We hydrate lawns and flora/plants using gray water.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The group sustainability page says the resorts compost and recycle, without figures. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “We compost, recycle, donate, and transform waste into reusable products” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page says most produce is bought from local farmers across the Sandals and Beaches resorts, with no farms named. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “90% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ produce needs in Jamaica is harvested and purchased from local farmers.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page claims the resorts are designed to blend with the surrounding ecosystem, with no specific practice named. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “are designed to flawlessly integrate with the surrounding ecosystem” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The group sustainability page says all resorts take part in the EarthCheck programme, but no current certificate for this property was confirmed in the certifier's directory. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “All our resorts participate in the EarthCheck program” 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
1.4/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 8.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The group sustainability page claims local produce purchasing, with no organic or unsprayed source named. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “90% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ produce needs in Jamaica is harvested and purchased from local farmers.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 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 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page says eco friendly chemicals are used throughout the resorts, with no product list or ecolabel. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “we use eco-friendly chemicals throughout our resorts and train our staff in safety, storage, and maintenance” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| 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 |
| Air and quiet | 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 |
| 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 |
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
1.6/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 15%
| 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 Sandals about page says the Sandals and Beaches company was founded by Gordon Stewart and is led by Adam Stewart. This is a corporate chain, so ownership stays at level 1. “Adam Stewart is Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the company founded by his late father” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The group sustainability page says the resorts work with local suppliers on each island, with no programme named for this property. This is a group wide statement for Sandals and Beaches Resorts that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “work with local suppliers across each island who share our corporate responsibility principals” 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 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The resort page says local chefs or local guides present island food and tours, with no named makers. “Our talented local chefs serve up both island favorites and global flavors.” 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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