Sustainable Development on East Sampson Cay, Exuma Bahamas

✔ Environmental impact studies done by respected Bahamian experts

✔ Following Forestry Unit guidelines to harvest any protected trees

✔ Full-time environmental monitor onsite under DEPP guidelines

✔ Developing less than 50% of the land (one of the lowest densities in The Bahamas)

✔ Leaving large areas of green space and natural habitat

✔ Designing the project with eco-sensitivity in mind

✔ The dredging volume is below standard industry practices for similar projects

✔Area for marinas is inland and only 3% of the total site (4 acres total)

✔ New service dock was moved north to further minimize impact on seagrass

✔ For any 1 removed mangrove, 3 mangroves will be replanted

✔ Protected trees will be marked for preservation; for any 1 protected tree removed, 3 protected trees will be replanted

✔ Creating a new wetland for bird habitat

✔ Submitted a detailed Environmental Management Plan to DEPP

✔ Incorporated expert recommendations into the plan

✔ We follow both international and Bahamian safety standards and work with experts to implement best practices

✔ We care about the safety of our staff and also about their wellbeing and happiness

✔ We will provide best-in-class staff facilities e.g. chapel, entertainment, wellness facilities, restaurants, and much more

✔ Held multiple public consultations and community meetings, beyond requirements

✔ Made project information available both online and in-person

✔ Advertised public consultations in national newspapers in advance

✔ Answered 80+ questions from concerned citizens and environmentalists and submitted responses to DEPP