Sudamala Resort, Seraya Labuan Bajo, has implemented an integrated solar energy system that now supplies 85–90 percent of the resort’s daily operational needs with clean and renewable energy. Located on the remote island of Pulau Seraya Kecil, near Labuan Bajo, this achievement marks a significant step in the transition from dependence on fossil fuels toward sustainable energy solutions in one of Indonesia’s most pristine destinations.
BEHIND Sudamala’s signature beauty—its elegant architecture and warm hospitality—lies a deep social mission. One of the key initiatives that sets Sudamala apart from other resort networks is the establishment of its non-profit foundation, Yayasan Sudamala Bumi Insani, founded by the owners of Sudamala.
The foundation’s mission revolves around four core pillars:
Social & Humanitarian Initiatives: Collaborating with various partners to support community welfare and humanitarian causes.
Education & Productive Economy: Enhancing local education and skills, such as the English language training programs conducted in Sumba to empower the local community.
Arts & Culture: Preserving and promoting Indonesian arts and cultural heritage, exemplified through their commitment to supporting the Rumah Seni dan Budaya (House of Arts and Culture) in Sumba.
Environmental Conservation: Implementing sustainability programs, including innovative initiatives like recycling used cooking oil into renewable energy.
Yayasan Sudamala Bali Insani has been actively involved in a variety of impactful initiatives, including:
Collaboration with Yayasan Bali Pink Ribbon: Organizing awareness campaigns and early detection programs for breast cancer in Bali and Labuan Bajo.
Used Cooking Oil Recycling Program: Turning waste oil into renewable energy through the Sobat Hijau initiative.
Support for Sumba Communities: Providing aid for cultural and artistic preservation as well as education, including English language instruction.
Art Exhibitions: Hosting art showcases in collaboration with local communities to promote environmental awareness through creative expression.
Sustainability has always been a vital part of Sudamala’s philosophy. In Seraya, Labuan Bajo, Sudamala and the foundation have restored over three hectares of coral reefs, a tangible effort to preserve Indonesia’s marine ecosystem. And this November, they will take another bold step forward by launching a solar power plant (PLTS) at the same site—marking a milestone toward greener, more sustainable operations. **
Writer: Karolina | Editor: Igo Kleden
