Three Camel Lodge
Three Camel Lodge is a ger camp in the Gobi Desert built by local craftspeople in traditional Mongolian style, run on solar power for much of its season and staffed entirely by Mongolians.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.3/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 56.3%
Green flags
- Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
The lodge says it was first in Mongolia to drop single-use plastic water bottles, giving steel bottles and refill stations, and runs its own sorting, recycling transport and composting programme.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
Produce comes from an onsite greenhouse, most fruit and vegetables from organic farms in nearby Bulgan, dairy from local nomadic families, and supplies are bought within 50 miles where possible.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
The 40 gers are handmade by Mongolian artisans from wood, felt and canvas, and the main lodge uses local stone and materials with a nail-free timber roof in Buddhist temple style.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The lodge supports the Mongolian Bankhar Dog Project, which places livestock guardian dogs with herders to protect wildlife and livelihoods. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning | 7.5 / 15 points | A 73.2 kWp solar PV system supplies the lodge in season, but the sustainability page adds that other, unnamed power sources are also used, so it counts as one specific system. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only; towel or linen reuse alone stays here | 2.5 / 10 points | The sustainability page lists water conservation among its goals, without a named system or figures. “From renewable energy and waste reduction to local sourcing and water conservation, our goal is to operate thoughtfully” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | The lodge says it was first in Mongolia to drop single-use plastic water bottles, giving steel bottles and refill stations, and runs its own sorting, recycling transport and composting programme. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| 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 | Produce comes from an onsite greenhouse, most fruit and vegetables from organic farms in nearby Bulgan, dairy from local nomadic families, and supplies are bought within 50 miles where possible. 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 40 gers are handmade by Mongolian artisans from wood, felt and canvas, and the main lodge uses local stone and materials with a nail-free timber roof in Buddhist temple style. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The lodge is a founding member of Beyond Green, a curated portfolio rather than an audited certification listed in a directory. 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
1.9/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 22.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default | 12.5 / 25 points | The sustainability page says guests refill steel bottles at purified water stations and single use water bottles are gone. The source and treatment of the water are not stated. “Guests receive reusable stainless steel bottles that can be refilled throughout the property at purified water stations.” 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 says most vegetables and fruit come from organic farms in nearby Bulgan, with a greenhouse on site, and vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged. “Most vegetables and fruit harvested from organic farms in nearby Bulgan.” 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 · 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 · 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
3.0/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 50%
Green flags
- Community benefit, level 3/4.
The sustainability page describes several programmes including school partnerships, a livestock guardian dog project, emergency hay for herders and purchases from local families and artisans.
“We prioritize local families, Gobi businesses, and Mongolian artisans through our purchasing and contracting practices.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Culture and heritage, level 3/4.
The sustainability page describes a long running arts school partnership with scholarships and performances, plus an artist residency with the Arts Council of Mongolia.
“Since 2008, Three Camel Lodge has partnered with the Khankhongor Arts School to support traditional Mongolian music and dance through scholarships”
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 our story page names the founder of the lodge and the sister operator, without stating who holds the shares. “Jalsa Urubshurow, CEO of Nomadic Expeditions and founder of Three Camel Lodge” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 2/4 · A stated share of staff from the island or nearby communities | 12.5 / 25 points | The sustainability page states a fully Mongolian staff with more than half from surrounding Gobi communities, and managers promoted from entry level. “Three Camel Lodge proudly employs a 100% Mongolian staff, with more than half of our team coming from surrounding Gobi communities.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The sustainability page describes several programmes including school partnerships, a livestock guardian dog project, emergency hay for herders and purchases from local families and artisans. “We prioritize local families, Gobi businesses, and Mongolian artisans through our purchasing and contracting practices.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 2/4 · Public access to the beach, river or land kept open | 7.5 / 15 points | The sustainability page says the lodge's well waters the animals of neighbouring herding families. “Our onsite well provides water for thousands of animals belonging to neighboring nomadic herding families.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 3/4 · Heritage conserved and interpreted with the community, makers paid | 7.5 / 10 points | The sustainability page describes a long running arts school partnership with scholarships and performances, plus an artist residency with the Arts Council of Mongolia. “Since 2008, Three Camel Lodge has partnered with the Khankhongor Arts School to support traditional Mongolian music and dance through scholarships” 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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