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Mauritius is targeting a 40% emissions reduction by 2030, while water security is becoming increasingly important for an island economy. SustainZone helps businesses measure and reduce carbon and water impacts, strengthen climate resilience, and report with confidence.
40% Emissions Reduction Target by 2030
Climate Change Act 2021 Compliance
60% Renewable Energy and 15% EV by 2030
Water Security, Efficiency and Climate Resilience
SustainZone Mauritius is our local team for businesses on the island. We help you meet climate and ESG requirements, cut emissions, manage water more efficiently and build resilience into day to day operations.
Mauritius branch address: Pointe Aux Piments, Ile Maurice
In practice that means working with the Climate Change Act 2021, getting ready for the Corporate Climate Responsibility Levy, moving toward national energy and transport goals, and responding to water security pressures that matter to an island economy.
We bring global experience and local knowledge across carbon, water, ESG and climate resilience, with the focus on results you can measure.
Mauritius now has firm targets and new rules. Here is what your business needs to measure, cut and report.
For an island economy, water is a business continuity issue as well as an environmental one. The World Bank identifies water scarcity as a central climate challenge for Mauritius, with competing demand from tourism, agriculture and households. SustainZone helps organisations measure water use, identify avoidable consumption and build practical resilience plans.
Sources: Statistics Mauritius, Environment Statistics 2025; Statistics Mauritius, Energy and Water Statistics 2025; and the World Bank Mauritius Country Climate and Development Report.
Here is what we can do for you, and the rule or target each one helps with.
We measure your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and track them on our Beleafe platform. This is the baseline you need for every target and every report.
Helps with: the 40% target and your levy positionA costed plan to reach net zero, with science based targets that fit Mauritius and your sector.
Helps with: the 40% target and 60% renewablesGRI and TCFD reports, plus climate risk disclosures that meet the Climate Change Act, the Bank of Mauritius and the Stock Exchange.
Helps with: the Act, the central bank and the exchangeWe explain what you have to do, work out your levy position, and put a plan in place to bring it down.
Helps with: the 2% levy and penaltiesReal cuts across energy, renewables and vehicles that lower both your emissions and your running costs.
Helps with: efficiency, EVs and renewablesScope 3 measurement and supplier ratings, so your supply chain holds up when buyers ask questions.
Helps with: Scope 3 and buyer demandsAccess to good quality carbon credits for the emissions you cannot cut yet.
Helps with: getting to net zeroWe establish a water baseline across sites and operations, identify high use activities, leaks and avoidable consumption, and track practical KPIs such as cubic metres per guest night, employee, floor area or unit produced.
Helps with: lower water use, lower cost and measurable resource efficiencyWe assess practical opportunities for rainwater harvesting, greywater and treated wastewater reuse for suitable non potable applications, taking account of site conditions and local requirements.
Helps with: reducing demand on potable water and improving site resilienceFor hotels, resorts, commercial buildings and other water intensive operations, we assess exposure to lower rainfall, supply interruptions and seasonal demand, then prioritise actions across guest rooms, kitchens, laundry, pools, landscaping and irrigation.
Helps with: operational resilience, sustainable tourism and climate adaptationShort, practical sessions that build carbon, water and ESG know how across your team.
Helps with: the skills gapSupport for banks, insurers and funds meeting Bank of Mauritius and FSC requirements.
Helps with: the central bank and FSC rulesThe main rules, in plain words. Open any one to see how we help.
The Corporate Climate Responsibility Levy came in with the 2024 to 2025 budget. It charges 2% on the taxable income of companies with turnover above MUR 50 million, from the year of assessment starting 1 July 2024. It is not a normal carbon tax tied to emissions. It is a broad climate charge. The best way to handle it is to measure your emissions, cut what you can, and report clearly.
Talk to us about the levyIn force since April 2021, this Act sets the frame for climate action in Mauritius and delivers the country's Paris Agreement promises. Listed companies are expected to publish a yearly sustainability report using the GRI framework, covering things like energy use. Companies that miss their targets can face penalties. We build reporting that meets the Act and holds up.
Get compliance helpThe updated national plan aims to cut emissions by 40% by 2030, against business as usual. It rests on 60% renewable electricity, a coal phase out, 70% of waste kept out of landfill, 15% electric vehicles, and a 10% gain in energy efficiency. For your business that means clear targets, cleaner energy and smarter fleet choices. We turn the national goals into a plan for your company.
Build your planThere is no direct carbon price yet. For now, fuel excise duties act as a hidden carbon price and cover about 59% of emissions (OECD, 2024), while the new 2% levy adds a direct charge on larger firms. The cost of carbon is only going one way. Knowing your emissions now protects you later. We give you the carbon accounting and the scenarios to plan ahead.
Plan for carbon costsBanks and other financial firms follow the Bank of Mauritius guideline on climate related and environmental financial risk, issued in 2022, with disclosures due from the year ending 31 December 2023. The Financial Services Commission has rules for ESG funds, and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius is pushing for more ESG transparency. We prepare GRI and TCFD reports, and climate risk disclosures that meet these.
Get reporting helpMauritius manages domestic, commercial and industrial wastewater through the Wastewater Management Authority, while environmental controls focus on preventing pollution and ensuring appropriate treatment of effluent. We help businesses map water and wastewater flows, identify efficiency and pollution risks, and build practical improvement plans alongside the relevant technical and regulatory specialists.
Talk to us about water managementThis page is general information only. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change, so please check the current requirements with a qualified adviser before you act.
We understand the local climate rules, national targets and the water pressures that matter to an island economy.
Up to 30% GHG reduction for clients, using methods that stand up to review.
Access to international carbon credit sourcing and up to date sustainability tools.
From carbon and water baselines to practical reduction plans, reporting and ongoing improvement.
"SustainZone helped our resort reduce energy use by 12% and carbon emissions by 30% in under a year. Their knowledge of the Mauritian market and practical approach made all the difference."
Le Morne, Mauritius
Measure carbon and water, reduce resource use, strengthen climate resilience and turn sustainability goals into practical action.
