Where Purpose Meets Practice

GUAVA International was honoured to be part of the APEX Corporate Sustainability Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony 2025. During the event, we presented the GUAVA Model, featured in the UN Global Compact Case Library, showcasing how it redefines sustainability beyond conventional approaches. Our session shared actionable strategies to embed sustainability as a growth driver and emphasized the importance of collaboration and systemic impact in advancing the United Nations Global Co

GUAVA International was honoured to participate in the UN Global Compact Network Singapore Summit, presenting The GUAVA Model — a model that redefined sustainability as a strategic profit driver rather than a cost center.   As the first hospitality company and the first Singapore-headquartered brand featured in the United Nations Global Compact Global Case Library, we shared how measurable sustainability outcomes could drive profitability, growth, and customer loyalty across

Our CEO joined global sustainability leaders from Olam and UOB at Impact Week 2025 to discuss “Scaling Climate Action and Nature-Based Solutions: From Intent to Impact.” The session highlighted collaboration between business, community, and capital as the key to unlocking scalable, nature-positive impact — reaffirming GUAVA’s mission to build solutions that drive growth while uplifting people and the planet.

Guava International was honoured to participate in the 9th Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF) 2025, organised by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Thailand.   Since 2020, Guava International has been collaborating with leading hospitality groups in Thailand. As featured in the recent United Nations Global Case Study, we have supported hotels and major corporations in driving rev

At PHIST 2025, GUAVA joined MINOR International and WWF to share practical steps for hotels to transform sustainability into a driver of revenue, loyalty, and impact. The session explored regenerative business models, conscious travel trends, and ways to achieve business performance while supporting communities and ecosystems.

We’re proud to share that GUAVA’s Global Sustainable Experience has been spotlighted in a UN new case study — highlighting how climate-focused and socially inclusive innovation can scale globally while delivering tangible business results - to drive revenue, profitability and guest loyalty.   What makes the GUAVA Model different? Credibility : Designed based on United Nations Sustainable Tourism framework and rooted in Circularity Creativity : Unique enhancements to guest exp

GUAVA received the Distinction Award for community impact which recognises our efforts to create positive social impact through Global Sustainable Experience (GSE) – a pioneering model that is redefining growth for the hospitality, travel, and corporate sectors. From collaborating with Royal Families and leading museums to empowering marginalized communities - enabling global hospitality chains, airlines, cruise lines and multinational corporations to drive growth and engagem

We are delighted to be a part of AmChamSG Conversation with with Sir Martin Sorrell, founder of WPP. During the event, Sir Martin highlighted that in an era marked by uncertainty and shifting priorities for more immediate growth and profitability, the imperative for companies to drive value with sustainable practices has never been more critical.   At GUAVA International, we’re proud to partner with leading global hotel chains, airlines, cruise lines, and multinational corpor

At the Indonesian Hotel General Managers Association’s forum themed “The Future of Responsible & Inclusive Hospitality,” GUAVA shared innovations in sustainable amenities and emphasized cross-sector collaboration for a more equitable tourism industry.

Channel News Asia interviewed our CEO on the impact of Trump’s newly announced tariffs. During the session, we shared the importance of resilience and discussed how some of our manufacturing partners in affected countries such as Cambodia and Vietnam might face shutdowns, prompting supply chain rebalancing. The discussion also highlighted the importance of identifying new opportunities to add value for clients in the U.S. and across Asia.

GUAVA became the first guest amenities company to disclose its environmental impact through CDP, advancing climate accountability and circular economy innovation. By disclosing through CDP, we are driving urgent climate action and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future. As a pioneer in Circular Economy, we strive to continue leading the way through collaborations and partnerships with the world's largest hospitality chains, airlines, cruise lines

In an interview titled “Doing Good by Planet Earth,” our CEO discussed Singapore’s role in global sustainability leadership and how GUAVA scales sustainable tourism solutions piloted locally to international markets.  The theme for the Annual Report is “business-not-as-usual” which encapsulates the impulses of the business community in the post-pandemic world, where Singapore companies are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, while pivoting to new directions to embrace ne

At COP28, GUAVA participated in UNWTO' Glasgow Declaration exhibition & presentation where we shared our approach to advancing biodiversity protection and circular innovation in hospitality and travel.

Our CEO was honoured to be invited by Sanda Ojiambo to the COP28 11th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate, hosted by the UN Global Compact, UN Environment and UN Climate Change. During the discussion on “Business Action on Biodiversity,” GUAVA International shared how, as the Global SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy and the first guest amenities company with an SBTi-validated target, we supported global hospitality, airline, and cruise partners in advancing biodiv

GUAVA was honored to participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, where global leaders explored the theme “Embracing Instability.” We engaged in dialogues with policymakers and business leaders, emphasizing the importance of resilient and sustainable supply chains.

GUAVA was honoured to have our CEO invited by SCCCI to speak at the SMEICC Conference on the panel “The Sustainable Enterprise: What It Means for My Industry,” sharing how sustainability drives both profitability and purpose in hospitality.

As the first in our sector with an approved near-term SBTi target, GUAVA joined Singtel and Talawakelle Tea Estates to share about our SBTi journey.

GUAVA International was honored to have our CEO to join the Global SDG Pioneers Selection Group, alongside distinguished leaders from the United Nations, academia, and global corporations, including representatives from IFAD, Transparency International, and the Chalhoub Group.

GUAVA is honoured to welcome Sanda Ojiambo, UNGC Assistant Secretary General and CEO, Sue Allchurch, Chief Outreach and Engagement of UNGC and the UNGC team to our office for the recording of the UNGC Academy Changemaker series. We are privileged to have our CEO to be the first entrepreneur featured on this series in an exclusive dialogue with Sanda, and being able to share how we integrate sustainability into the foundation of our business, spotlighting our journey from a

GUAVA was honoured to be in the inaugural Steward Leadership 25 recognized as Asia Pacific’s top 25 organizations demonstrating stewardship excellence, advancing enduring value creation beyond short-term profit.