TDRR · Sustainability & CLD Programme Dashboard

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

75%

Full review done 3 Aug — 5 done, 5 in progress

GSTC Readiness

61%

Sections A+B reviewed 3 Aug; C+D unreviewed

Plastic Pledges

2/4

2 overdue · 1 active · 1 ongoing

Certification Readiness Overview

RTSOI (Responsible Tourism Society of India) — full review 3 Aug75%

GSTC Section A · Sustainable Management — reviewed 3 Aug67%

GSTC Section B · Socioeconomic Benefits — reviewed 3 Aug65%

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

32

Jan

₹87k

39

Feb

₹1.27L

77

Mar

₹1.85L

50

Apr

₹1.15L

46

May

₹1.23L

43

Jun

₹1.16L

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.

Done (evidence on file)

In Progress (being documented)

Not Started / Overdue

Full RTSOI review completed 3 Aug 2026 (Karthik, Mohan, GM). Water conservation and energy practices confirmed in detail (rainwater channel separate from sewerage, STP reuse for lawns/gardens, power factor 0.98–1). Guest education now has a concrete plan — moved to In Progress.

RTSOI Overall75%

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 confirmed 0.98–1 (minimal wastage). Monitoring device damaged, sourcing old CT coils for ESP32 rebuild. 25kW solar planned (40kW if transformer sanction increases). In Progress GM

R8 Waste Management — Segregation at source + composting confirmed in place. Still need: panchayat recycling-unit photos, disposal records In Progress GM

R9 Biodiversity Conservation — Ecology study on file, new mantis species published in journal, no harm practices. Landscaping consultant visiting Thu for native-species plan (edible/biodiversity-friendly) Done K

R10 Guest Education & Experience — Plan defined 3 Aug: in-room booklet + digital copy (RTSOI-attached), welcome brief, check-in mention, social content In Progress 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 Master water meter installation for weekly/monthly readings · not yet installed Needed GM

DOC Staff training records (monthly) with sign-off sheets + attendance In Progress GM

DOC Guest sustainability communication — printed booklet + digital copy attached to RTSOI doc, welcome brief content In Progress M

DOC Child protection committee meeting minutes — periodic signatures needed (Jababu + committee) Needed K

DOC Equal opportunity employment policy — formal written declaration needed (currently practiced, not documented) Needed K

DOC Panchayat recycling-unit visit — 1–5 photos of processing for documentation + social Needed GM

DOC Front office complaint/feedback pages — photograph and link into evidence folder Needed GM

GSTC Hotel Criteria — 4 sections. Each criterion requires documented evidence. Click status badge to cycle. Target submission: August 2026.

Sections A & B reviewed in full 3 Aug 2026 (Karthik, Mohan, GM). Sections C (Cultural Heritage) and D (Environmental) not yet reviewed this cycle — figures below unchanged since May.

Section A · Sustainable Management (9 criteria) — reviewed 3 Aug 2026

Section A Readiness67%

A1Long-term sustainability management system — policy documents need review/update passIn ProgressK

A2Legal compliance with all applicable laws, permits obtainedDoneK

A3Staff training on sustainability policies — records need sign-off sheets + attendance addedIn ProgressGM

A4Customer satisfaction measurement system in place (Google Reviews active)DoneM

A5Promotional materials accurately represent sustainability claims — review pass scheduledIn ProgressM

A6Property design and construction respects environmental standardsDoneK

A7Guests receive sustainability info before/during stay — plan defined 3 Aug (booklet, digital copy, welcome brief, check-in, social)In ProgressM

A8Complaints and feedback management — system exists (Google Reviews); front-office pages need photo documentationIn ProgressGM

A9Responsible supply chain policy — in discussion 3 Aug, prefer local/ethical/sustainable suppliersIn ProgressGM

Section B · Socioeconomic Benefits (10 criteria) — reviewed 3 Aug 2026

Section B Readiness65%

B1Active support to local community — lawn/garden work with villagers, artisan hostingIn ProgressK

B2Local employment priority with evidence of hiring from local familiesDoneGM

B3Procurement from local businesses — vegetables from local farmers' markets confirmed; formal list still neededIn ProgressGM

B4Support local entrepreneurs and small businesses — pottery initiative, local artists commissionedIn ProgressK

B5Fair trade goods — concept being explored 3 Aug, fair producer compensation focusIn ProgressGM

B6Child protection and exploitation prevention policy — needs clear documentation + periodic signed committee minutes (Jababu + members)In ProgressK

B7Equal opportunity employment — practiced, but formal written policy declaration still neededIn ProgressK

B8Access to basic services not impeded by tourism activitiesDoneK

B9Support for livelihoods of local artisans and cultural practitioners — pottery + local artist roomsIn ProgressK

B10Activities respect local calendar/culture — curated around Diwali, Ugadi etc.DoneK

Section C · Cultural Heritage (5 criteria)

Section C Readiness30%

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)

Section D Readiness50%

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
Review — RTSOI Full + GSTC A&B	3 Aug 2026	Full RTSOI walkthrough (water, energy, waste, biodiversity, guest education); GSTC Sections A+B reviewed in detail. 11 new action items logged.	K M GM	Completed
M1 — Kickoff	May 2026	Baseline review, assign all items, confirm One Planet reporting obligation	K M GM	Done
M2 — Documentation Sprint	Jun 2026	Supplier list, water/energy log started, staff training records, plastic audit	GM	Ongoing
M3 — RTSOI Pre-submission	Jul–Aug 2026	RTSOI evidence package — guest education plan defined 3 Aug, doc gaps identified (child protection minutes, EO policy, water meter)	K M	In Progress
M4 — GSTC Pre-submission	Aug 2026	Sections A+B evidence gaps closing; Section C cultural heritage + D environmental still need review pass; GHG baseline pending	K	In Progress
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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