Target: RTSOI + GSTC Certification by November 2026 | El Domo Private Limited · One Planet Network Registered | 52% overall readiness
CLD Events (Jan–Jun 25)
287
↑ Peak March: 77 events
CLD Revenue (Ex-Tax)
₹7.5L
Jan–Jun 2025
Direct Bookings
98.5%
OTA: 1.5% only
Daily Enquiries
~100
50 calls + 50 chats
Occupancy YTD 2025
88%
4,006 capacity nights
RTSOI Readiness
60%
6 of 10 criteria done/in-progress
GSTC Readiness
48%
Sections A–D combined
Plastic Pledges
2/4
2 overdue · 1 active · 1 ongoing
Certification Readiness Overview
RTSOI (Responsible Tourism Society of India)60%
GSTC Section A · Sustainable Management56%
GSTC Section B · Socioeconomic Benefits60%
GSTC Section C · Cultural Heritage30%
GSTC Section D · Environmental50%
One Planet Plastic Commitments40%
Scores are based on documented evidence and current operational practices. Items marked In Progress require formal documentation or policy update before certification submission. Update this dashboard after each director meeting.
CLD Performance Jan–Jun 2025
Total CLD Events
287
Jan–Jun 2025
CLD Revenue (Ex-Tax)
₹7,52,700
Avg ₹3,333 per event
Peak Month
March
77 events · ₹1,84,500
Primary Source
IG/FB
Phone + Insta/FB dominant
Monthly CLD Volume
CLD Package Types
Classic Elegance
Most booked. Event space + in-room.
Timeless Romance
Premium setup. MP/VE rooms.
Celestial Soirée
Outdoor + premium. High pax.
Bamboo Bliss
Nature-themed. MC/MR rooms.
Dome Experience
Signature in-dome setup.
Rooftop
Open sky. Weather dependent.
Picnic
Day experience. Families welcome.
Umbrella / Décor
Custom setup only.
CLD Growth Programme · Action Items
C1
Dedicated CLD page live at thedomeretreats.com/candle-light-dinner with manager-updatable decor + pricing
Done
GM
C2
Automate CLD booking confirmation + pre-arrival WhatsApp flow via Rapidbott/Periskope
In Progress
M
C3
Post-CLD photo request automation → feed Instagram UGC pipeline
Pending
M
C4
Sunday CLD occupancy rule: reserve 2+ event slots for walk-in enquiries (biggest CLD day)
In Progress
GM
C5
Introduce sound healing add-on as premium CLD upsell package (₹500–800/pax)
Pending
K
C6
Monthly CLD revenue reporting to Directors auto-pulled from eZee + Lovable
Pending
M
C7
Compset content gap: weekly CLD inspiration posts on Instagram (Sociyell-style editorial)
Pending
M
Sunday is the single largest CLD day. November is the largest CLD month (from 2025 data). March spike likely driven by Valentine's season extension. Source mix is heavily Instagram/FB/Phone — no OTA dependency for CLD. This is a moat.
RTSOI = Responsible Tourism Society of India. Certification requires documented evidence for each criterion. Click status to cycle through states. Owner badges: K = Karthik, M = Mohan, GM = General Manager.
In Progress (being documented)
Criterion-Level Status
R1
Sustainability Policy & Management System — Written sustainability policy, annual review process
Done
K
R2
Legal Compliance — Applicable local, state, and national environmental regulations
Done
K
R3
Local Employment & Staff Welfare — 80%+ local staff, welfare measures documented, training records
Done
GM
R4
Local Procurement — Percentage of locally sourced food, materials, services with supplier list
In Progress
GM
R5
Community Engagement — Active local community support, revenue contributed to community
In Progress
K
R6
Water Conservation — STP operational, metered water usage, rainwater harvesting system
Done
GM
R7
Energy Management — Power factor optimization, energy monitoring, renewable target
In Progress
GM
R8
Waste Management — Segregation at source, plastic reduction, composting, disposal records
In Progress
GM
R9
Biodiversity Conservation — Ecology study on file, new mantis species published in journal, no harm practices
Done
K
R10
Guest Education & Experience — Sustainability information provided to guests, awareness programme
Not Started
M
Documentation Checklist
DOC
Environmental Policy (existing — 41-Environmental Policy.Docx) · Upload to certification portal
Ready
K
DOC
CSR Policy (existing — 8-Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.Docx) · Review and update
Review
K
DOC
Supplier/Vendor list with local sourcing percentages · To be compiled
Needed
GM
DOC
Water & Energy consumption log (monthly, 12 months) · Start metering now
Needed
GM
DOC
Staff training records (monthly) with sign-off sheets
In Progress
GM
DOC
Guest sustainability communication (in-room card, QR to page, welcome brief)
Needed
M
GSTC Hotel Criteria — 4 sections. Each criterion requires documented evidence. Click status badge to cycle. Target submission: August 2026.
Section A · Sustainable Management (9 criteria)
A1Long-term sustainability management system documented and implementedIn ProgressK
A2Legal compliance with all applicable laws, permits obtainedDoneK
A3Staff training on sustainability policies with documented recordsIn ProgressGM
A4Customer satisfaction measurement system in place (Google Reviews active)DoneM
A5Promotional materials accurately represent sustainability claimsIn ProgressM
A6Property design and construction respects environmental standardsDoneK
A7Guests receive sustainability information before and during stayNot StartedM
A8Complaints and feedback management system documentedIn ProgressGM
A9Responsible supply chain policy — prefer local, ethical, sustainable suppliersNot StartedGM
Section B · Socioeconomic Benefits (10 criteria)
B1Active support to local community development initiativesIn ProgressK
B2Local employment priority with evidence of hiring from local familiesDoneGM
B3Procurement from local businesses — food, services, suppliesIn ProgressGM
B4Support local entrepreneurs and small businessesIn ProgressK
B5Fair trade goods offered or promoted where possibleNot StartedGM
B6Child protection and exploitation prevention policy in placeDoneK
B7Equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, caste, religionDoneK
B8Access to basic services not impeded by tourism activitiesDoneK
B9Support for livelihoods of local artisans and cultural practitionersIn ProgressK
B10Activities respect and benefit local community and way of lifeDoneK
Section C · Cultural Heritage (5 criteria)
C1Guidelines for guest behaviour at local cultural/religious sitesNot StartedGM
C2Cultural heritage of the region incorporated into guest experienceIn ProgressM
C3No sale or display of illegally acquired historical/cultural artifactsDoneK
C4Access to archaeological/cultural sites managed responsiblyN/A—
C5Intellectual property rights of local communities respectedNot StartedK
Section D · Environmental (14 criteria)
D1Biodiversity conservation — ecology study, species inventory documentedDoneK
D2Invasive species control — no introduction of alien speciesDoneGM
D3Wildlife — no exploitation of wildlife for entertainment, trade, or foodDoneK
D4Greenhouse gas inventory measured and reduction plan in placeNot StartedK
D5Energy consumption measured, reduction targets set, renewables exploredIn ProgressGM
D6Water quality standards met — pool, potable, discharge testedDoneGM
D7Water use measured with targets for reduction and reuseIn ProgressGM
D8Wastewater managed properly — STP operational with discharge complianceDoneGM
D9Solid waste reduction at source, segregation, and responsible disposalIn ProgressGM
D10Harmful substances (chemicals, paints, pesticides) managed safelyIn ProgressGM
D11Pesticides — integrated pest management, minimal use, no banned substancesIn ProgressGM
D12Noise and light pollution minimised — dark sky practice, quiet hoursIn ProgressGM
D13Transportation — low-emission options for guests and staff promotedNot StartedM
D14Properties on water — no adverse impact on aquatic ecosystemsN/A—
El Domo Private Limited is registered with One Planet Network (Global Tourism Plastics Initiative). Pledges were made with specific target years. 2023 and 2024 pledges are overdue — urgent action needed before next reporting cycle. Submit progress at oneplanetnetwork.org
Overdue Pledges
2
2023 + 2024 deadlines passed
Active Pledge
1
2025 deadline: 50% reduction
Overall Compliance
40%
2 of 4 commitments addressed
Registration
Active
El Domo Private Limited
Plastic Elimination Pledges
2023 ⚠
Eliminate single-use plastic water bottles — Replace with glass, reusable bottles, or in-room water dispensers
Action: Source reusable bottle programme now. Report partial completion to One Planet Network immediately.
Partial
2024 ⚠
Eliminate single-use soap sachets — Replace with refillable dispensers or bar soap
Action: Brochure content confirms this was identified as a goal. Confirm current status with GM and document completion.
In Progress
2025
50% overall reduction in single-use plastics — Baseline measurement required, then track reduction
Action: Conduct plastic audit by June 2026. Document baseline. Set monthly reduction targets.
Active
Ongoing
Eliminate polystyrene (thermocol) packaging — No polystyrene in procurement or guest-facing items
Status: Procurement policy check required. Flag with GM to include in vendor contracts.
Policy
Broader Plastic Reduction Roadmap
P1Plastic audit completed — baseline kg/month measuredNot StartedGM
P2Guest-facing plastic eliminated (straws, sachets, bags, cutlery)In ProgressGM
P3Kitchen/back-of-house plastic reduction plan with monthly trackingNot StartedGM
P4Progress report submitted to oneplanetnetwork.org for 2023 + 2024 pledgesUrgentK
P5Sustainability information card in rooms mentioning One Planet commitmentNot StartedM
Director Review Meeting Schedule · May–Nov 2026
Purpose: Review certification progress, assign action owners, update dashboard. Format: 45-min focused review. Agenda: (1) Dashboard walkthrough 10 min (2) Overdue items 15 min (3) Decisions needed 15 min (4) Next steps 5 min.
| Meeting |
Date |
Focus |
Owner |
Status |
| M1 — Kickoff |
May 2026 |
Baseline review, assign all items, confirm One Planet reporting obligation |
K M GM |
Schedule |
| M2 — Documentation Sprint |
Jun 2026 |
Supplier list, water/energy log started, staff training records, plastic audit |
GM |
Upcoming |
| M3 — RTSOI Pre-submission |
Jul 2026 |
RTSOI evidence package complete, guest education content live |
K M |
Upcoming |
| M4 — GSTC Pre-submission |
Aug 2026 |
GSTC evidence package, Section C cultural heritage, GHG baseline |
K |
Upcoming |
| M5 — Submission Review |
Sep 2026 |
Final review before RTSOI + GSTC applications submitted |
K M GM |
Upcoming |
| M6 — Audit Prep |
Oct 2026 |
Site audit preparation, property walkthrough, staff briefing |
GM |
Upcoming |
| M7 — Certification Close |
Nov 2026 |
Certification outcome. One Planet progress report submission. |
K M GM |
Target |
Owner Responsibilities
| Owner | Role | Accountability |
|---|
| K Karthik |
Co-Founder / Director |
Policy decisions, RTSOI/GSTC application sign-off, community programmes, biodiversity, legal compliance, One Planet Network reporting |
| GM General Manager |
Operations |
Water/energy metering, waste management, staff training records, supplier list, plastic audit, STP compliance, local procurement |
| M Mohan |
Owner / Marketing & Revenue |
Guest communication, sustainability content on Instagram, CLD programme management, OTA page, promotional accuracy, transportation options |
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RTSOI + GSTC + One Planet Network + IGBC + Glasgow Declaration · Target Certification: November 2026