Going green, a long term strategy for The Wave

The Wave Muscat has commissioned ongoing topographical surveys to monitor the
effects on the underwater environment caused by reef building and the dredging process.
Michael Lenarduzzi, CEO, The Wave Muscat tells Visvas Paul D Karra


The whole world is talking about going green to save environment. What does ‘going green’ mean to you?
To me, ‘Going green’ means making ecologically responsible decisions in every facet of life.

From the onset, the initiatives we have adopted have all been in-line with the most stringent international environmental policies and regulations for large mixed use developments. The Wave, Muscat has reiterated its commitment to environmental conservation through its steadfast commitment to best practice environmental standards, set in place by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs.

On behalf of The Wave, Muscat I can say with great confidence that ‘being green’ has been part of our long term strategy and is ingrained in our culture as we create a safe, harmonious and healthy community. We are extremely proud to be the first Integrated Tourism Complex in the Sultanate to be working with such a close focus on the environment.

Economic experts have suggested that creating a green economy will top the agenda of most corporates before the end of this decade. Your comments.
I think with the current economic and environmental climate, as well as the speed at which environmental resources are running out, it is essential that corporations ‘go green’ in order to pursue a sustainable future. I also strongly believe that a change of this magnitude will impact every industry in our economy.

The entire agricultural industry will benefit as “things that can be grown” substitute carbon-based chemicals in our plastic, clothes and other products. It will change how stakeholders perceive your business and the way purchases are made.

How is The Wave, Muscat contributing to the cause of environment?
Clever urban design, innovative architecture and construction techniques and ecologically sustainable principles all played an integral part during the planning stages to minimise negative environmental impacts.

The properties are built on landscaped architecture and have been designed to reduce water resources, through a number of best practices including enhanced wall insulation, low glow sun-resistant windows and district cooling for the project’s air conditioning units. In addition, a number of steps have been taken to reduce the project’s ‘carbon footprint’, which includes utilising building materials close to the development’s vicinity such as rocks from the surrounding mountains.

We have also taken visible steps to protect the sea and marine life by constructing a submerged protective reef designed to protect the site from the impact of erosion and stimulate marine growth and natural reef of coral.

Do you think that the initiative like Oman Green Awards will raise awareness among the people?
Environmental Awards such as the Oman Green Awards have specifically been created to raise awareness within every Omani citizen and resident.
They also present an excellent platform to not only showcase but exchange new ideas and solutions practiced for environment preservation. It is important to recognise outstanding individuals and corporations that have exemplified vision, innovation, leadership and action for the environment as a means to inspire others to lead by example.

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