Tropicalia Reports Sustainability Gains Ahead of Four Seasons Opening in Miches

Tropicalia has released its 15th Sustainability Report, documenting the environmental, social and governance performance of its development in Miches during 2025. The report comes as construction advances on the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia, a project expected to open in mid-2027 on the northeastern coast of the country.

Prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and incorporating Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures, the document covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. It presents the results of a development led by Cisneros Real Estate, whose stated approach combines high-end hospitality with environmental protection and community development.

The report is particularly relevant as Miches attracts investment and international attention as an emerging tourism destination. Tropicalia says its sustainability strategy is intended to make environmental and social considerations part of the project’s planning, construction and long-term operations, rather than treating them as separate initiatives.

Construction targets and environmental performance

Among the report’s main findings, Tropicalia says it diverted 92.9% of construction waste from landfills during 2025. The project also reported a maximum score of 5 out of 5 on the CIFI ESG Scorecard for the second consecutive year, an assessment used to evaluate environmental, social and governance performance.

On energy efficiency, the development completed its sustainable design phase with a projected energy saving of 25.76% compared with conventional standards. The design is intended to support the pursuit of LEED Silver certification; this target should be distinguished from an award already obtained.

Land and biodiversity protection are also central to the project’s stated approach. Tropicalia reports that 67% of the Four Seasons property is allocated to natural conservation. Its landscaping plan prioritizes native and endemic species, with planting coverage reported at 62% toward a target of 70%.

Sea turtle protection and water management

Through its partnership with Promiches, Tropicalia continued supporting the Protortuga sea turtle conservation program. The report records the release of 1,189 hatchlings and an 80% nesting success rate during the period covered.

The construction site also carried out animal-rescue efforts involving 23 dogs. According to the report, 15 were transferred to a specialized foundation in Santiago for rehabilitation, sterilization and adoption, while eight were adopted directly by volunteers.

Water use is another important part of the project’s environmental strategy. Tropicalia says that 55% of the water used during construction came from authorized wells and was classified as non-potable, allowing it to be used for construction activities rather than relying entirely on drinking-water supplies.

The company also reported progress through DESINFRA, a partnership involving hotel groups and the National Institute of Potable Water and Sewerage (INAPA), toward connecting the tourism zone to the Miches Multiple Aqueduct. The planned connection is intended to allow hotel facilities to receive water through the municipal distribution network instead of depending on individual wells or desalination plants.

Community investment and local employment

The report also details the work of Fundación Tropicalia, which recorded direct benefits for 1,791 people in 2025. Women and girls represented 59% of those reached, while the foundation reported social investment totaling US$157,605.93.

One of its main initiatives, Soy niña, soy importante, supported more than 375 girls and young women. The program received the 2025 Community Impact Award and, according to Tropicalia, obtained sectoral authorization from the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) to receive state funding for the first time.

The foundation’s longer-term work includes support for 42 university scholarship recipients since 2011. Separately, the Miches Emprende fund has helped create and strengthen 126 jobs in the local community since 2016, linking the development’s social initiatives with opportunities for local economic participation.

Regional culture and international visibility

Tropicalia’s report also highlights cultural initiatives and regional partnerships. The first open call for Colección Tropicalia, a cultural project intended to incorporate Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous and Dominican artistic expressions into the destination, received 213 submissions from creators in 29 countries and territories.

At the regional level, Adriana Cisneros, chief executive of Cisneros, joined the Caribbean Board of The Nature Conservancy. Miches was also included in The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go list for 2026, adding to the destination’s international visibility.

Four Seasons project targets a 2027 debut

The sustainability report provides a snapshot of the wider development taking shape at Playa Esmeralda. The Four Seasons resort will mark the hospitality brand’s debut in the Dominican Republic and is being developed by Cisneros Real Estate in partnership with Four Seasons. The company currently lists the opening for mid-2027.

Four Seasons describes the property as a beachfront resort designed around the area’s natural setting, with 95 accommodations, including suites, and experiences connected to local culture and the surrounding environment. The resort’s positioning places Miches within the country’s expanding portfolio of high-end tourism destinations.

For the area, the project’s longer-term significance will depend not only on its ability to attract international visitors, but also on how effectively its environmental commitments, water infrastructure and community programs translate into lasting local benefits. Tropicalia’s latest report sets out the indicators the company says it will use to measure that performance.

The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available through Tropicalia’s official sustainability website.