Sustainability Vision

"By 2030, USABAI Riverside Boutique Hotel aspires to deliver a truly sustainable riverside retreat—blending warm hospitality with certified professional standards.

We are dedicated to environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability, growing together with our guests, the Chanthaboon community, and the future of global travel through transparency and integrity."

Sustainability Policy

At USABAI Riverside Boutique Hotel, we are committed to driving hospitality through environmental responsibility, community partnership, and good governance. Our sustainability strategy is built on eight core pillars:

1. Legal Compliance, Good Governance & Community Engagement

We conduct our business with integrity, accountability, and transparency, adhering strictly to national laws and international standards while actively participating in local community development.

2. Social & Community Sustainability

We empower the local economy of Chanthaburi by ensuring fair wages, non-discriminatory practices, and a healthy work environment for all employees, fostering shared social value and well-being.

3. Climate Action, Energy & Environmental Stewardship

We prioritize resource efficiency and climate action to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard the delicate riverside ecosystem surrounding our property.

4. Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness

We provide a safe, secure, and healthy environment for our guests and staff, supported by comprehensive emergency response protocols and disaster management procedures.

5. Waste Reduction & Single-Use Plastic Management

We focus on source reduction, efficient waste segregation, and eliminating single-use plastics across our operations to minimize our environmental footprint.

6. Sustainable Procurement & Culinary Policy

We support sustainable food systems by prioritizing eco-friendly purchasing, sourcing from local supply chains, and showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Chanthaburi.

7. Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation

We protect surrounding natural ecosystems and biodiversity along the Chanthaburi River, promoting responsible tourism that respects natural habitats.

8. Cultural & Heritage Preservation

We honor local identity by preserving Chanthaburi’s unique cultural heritage, traditions, and local wisdom through respectful and authentic community engagement.

9.Sustainable Event & Meeting Management Policy

Focusing on environmentally friendly event and meeting management (Green Meetings) through the efficient management of energy, water, waste, and food. The policy aims to eliminate single-use plastics, utilize local ingredients, and provide a system for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions (Co2 Emissions) generated by events, while ensuring health, safety, and equal accessibility for all attendees.

Sustainable & Fair Trade Procurement Policy

Objective: The hotel is committed to promoting a sustainable supply chain by prioritizing the selection of suppliers, manufacturers, products, and service providers that operate with good governance, safety, respect for labor rights, and shared responsibility toward the environment and local communities.

Supplier and Service Provider Selection Criteria:

Low Food Miles & Local Sourcing Criteria
- Food Miles: Top priority is given to sourcing food ingredients and fresh produce from local farmers, artisanal fishing groups, and local community enterprises located within 50 kilometers of the hotel. This ensures fresh, seasonal ingredients while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
- Local Income Distribution: Aim to directly procure at least 80% from producers and distributors within Chanthaburi Province to support the grassroots economy and strengthen surrounding communities.
Safety, Quality & Certification Criteria
- Local Farmers and Producers: Select vegetables, fruits, and fresh food ingredients that are certified under Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards, or sourced from local fishing groups using sustainable fishing gear that does not harm coastal and river ecosystems.
- General Suppliers & Distributors: General suppliers of processed goods, consumer products, or service providers must comply with relevant legal safety standards and hold valid certifications, such as the Thai FDA (Food and Drug Administration) or fundamental manufacturing standards (e.g., GMP / GHPs), to guarantee maximum consumer safety.
Fair Trade & Ethical Labor Criteria
- Fair Purchasing Price: Establish and agree upon a fair purchasing price (Fair Price) in collaboration with farmers and local communities, enabling partners to operate their businesses securely and sustainably.
- Ethics and Human Rights: Select only suppliers who conduct business with honesty and integrity, strictly adhere to labor laws, pay fair wages, do not engage in forced or child labor, and maintain a safe working environment.

Wildlife Protection Policy

Policy Statement: USABAI Riverside Boutique Hotel holds a firm commitment against all forms of illegal hunting, capturing, torturing, and trading of wildlife. We are dedicated to causing no harm to the ecosystem and ensuring the welfare of all animals.

Actions & Measures:

No Captive & No Show: No wild or protected animals shall be kept, caged, or displayed within the hotel premises. Furthermore, we refrain from promoting tours or tourism activities that involve the inappropriate use of wild animals.
No Exotic Meat: Strictly 100% prohibiting the use of wild meat, protected animal species, or products derived from wildlife hunting in the hotel’s food and beverage services.
Awareness & Advocacy: Educate and raise awareness among guests regarding the non-support of purchasing or trading illegal wildlife products.
Support Wildlife Conservation: Stand firm in supporting and actively partnering with wildlife conservation organizations and forestry protection agencies in Chanthaburi Province and across Thailand.