People dance joyfully around a fire on a stone courtyard at Banyan Group resort to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Approach

At Banyan Group, associate care is embedded through clear employment standards, structured development pathways and a shared cultural framework that supports both individual growth and organisational resilience.

We believe meaningful work begins with respectful and inclusive workplaces, where associates feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

In 2025, women accounted for:

  • 20% of the Board
  • 33% of independent directors
  • 42.5% of management (supervisor and above)
  • 44.1% of all associates
Our Stories
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Standing Together in Times of Crisis
In 2025, HOMM Mandaue Cebu experienced both a major earthquake and Typhoon Tino, which affected associates and surrounding communities. In response, Banyan Group provided transportation, temporary accommodation, financial assistance and wellbeing support to help associates recover safely—demonstrating how care for our people extends beyond the workplace, especially in times of need.
Empowering Individuals to Shine with Purpose

We are committed to providing employment, training, and development opportunities that enhance the ability of our associates to contribute to the company’s growth and elevate their job prospects with Banyan Group and beyond.

In 2025, over 1.5 million hours training hours were clocked by our associates globally. We also focused on Discover Your Why, the culmination of a journey enabling our people to translate self-awareness into action and express their authentic selves.

Challenges

  • Supporting a diverse global workforce brings both complexity and opportunity. We continue to navigate the following challenges: 
    Balancing Global Standards with Local Realities
    Supporting associates consistently across a global portfolio requires balancing shared standards with the realities of local roles, labour conditions and cultural contexts.
  • Competing for Talent in a Changing Industry
    As competition for skilled hospitality talent intensifies, it becomes increasingly important to offer clear career pathways, meaningful development and a strong sense of purpose at work.

Next Steps

In 2026 and beyond, we will continue to strengthen how associates are supported, developed and empowered across the Group:
 

Enhance development pathways — We will explore clearer development pathways that support associates from entry level through to leadership.
Refresh our DEI approach — We will continue to strengthen our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, including a continued focus on pay equity.
Embed stewardship into learning — We will further integrate sustainability, regenerative principles and responsible tourism into learning and development across the Group.
Strengthen our employee value proposition — We will continue to sharpen how career opportunities, development and the Banyan Group experience are communicated to current and future associates.
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Take Climate Action

Climate change has far-reaching impacts on our destinations including on weather conditions, water security, and biodiversity. Because we want a future where everyone can thrive, we are playing our part in making hospitality a low-carbon industry.

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Reduce Waste
With global waste projected to increase by 70% by 2050, adopting a circular economy and addressing food loss and waste is a matter of urgency. We strive to minimise the waste our operations generate while maximising composting, recycling and reuse. Being responsible stewards of our destinations, we also support community waste management efforts.
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Conserve Water

Water is a precious resource and safeguarding it for local communities is our priority. We are therefore committed to using water efficiently, and capturing and recycling as much of it as we can.

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Respect Biodiversity

How we choose our locations, design, build, and operate our business all have the potential to impact nature. We are determined to make our impact a positive one, especially on the land and sea surrounding our hotels and resorts.

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Uplift Communities

Our host communities share their culture, craft, and spirit with our guests—so we give back through volunteering, charitable giving, and community programmes that build strong individuals.

Our focus on 3 Es—Education, Engagement, and Employment—helps us maximise our impact on local communities and support disadvantaged groups.

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Support Wellbeing and Development

We believe that when our associates are well cared for, they in turn can care for our guests. So we take measures to ensure that our work environment is nurturing, inclusive, and supportive.

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