A responsibility grounded in place
Earth Week carries a different weight when you live on an island.
The recent fire at the George Town Landfill was a stark reminder of how fragile our environment is, and how closely our daily choices are tied to the health of our community. In a place as unique and interconnected as the Cayman Islands, sustainability is not a trend. It is a responsibility.
At Orchid Development, this responsibility is embedded in how we design, build, operate and evolve Cricket Square.
A campus designed with purpose
Sustainability begins long before a building opens.
At Cricket Square, this commitment spans multiple generations of development.
Our landmark building, SIX, delivered to LEED Gold standards and awarded in 2020, set a benchmark for sustainable commercial development in the Cayman Islands. As a 100,000 sq ft Class A office building, it marked a significant step forward in environmentally responsible design.
This approach continues with Pavilion East, also delivered to LEED Gold certification standards. This globally recognised benchmark reflects a rigorous process from planning through to operations, ensuring measurable performance across energy, water, materials and indoor environmental quality.
Across Cricket Square, this is supported by:
- On-site solar integration contributing to renewable energy
- Energy-efficient systems that reduce consumption
- Environmentally compliant cleaning products aligned with LEED standards
- Electric vehicle charging stations in partnership with Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd
These are part of a long-term investment in resilient, responsible infrastructure.
Closing the loop: materials and waste
The landfill fire brought renewed attention to waste.
At Orchid Development, we focus on reducing what we send there.
Across The Market, Caboose and Juiced at the Wicket, all grab-and-go packaging is:
- Biodegradable or compostable
- Made from corn, bamboo and sugarcane fibres
- Non GMO and free from harmful chemicals
The Flowers Group has also invested in glass recycling at the Block Factory, where discarded glass is transformed into pavers used throughout Cricket Square.
If you notice a glint underfoot, you are seeing sustainability in action.
A living ecosystem
Sustainability at Cricket Square extends beyond buildings. It is part of a circular ecosystem.
Our on-site practices minimise waste and maximise reuse:
- Château Chooks produce around 140 eggs daily. Chickens are fed with kitchen scraps and eggshells returned to the soil as compost.
- Kitchen gardens and plant propagation reduce the need for imports
- Coconut husks from our plantations are reused as natural mulch
- Our apiary supports honey and beeswax production
- Seafood is sourced through responsible fishing practices by our own fleet, and local fishermen
Even mosquito repellent is made from natural, plant-based materials grown on site.
This is sustainability as a system.
Moving differently
How people move through a space matters.
Cricket Square incorporates electric shuttle solutions and supports electric vehicles through charging infrastructure, reducing emissions while improving accessibility.
Orchid Development is also introducing the first electric vehicle into its internal fleet for the administrative team. You will soon see it around George Town, a small but meaningful step that reflects a continued commitment to environmental responsibility.
A shared responsibility
Earth Week is a moment to reflect, and to reaffirm an important truth.
Sustainability is not achieved through a single initiative. It is built through consistent, intentional decisions over time.
At Orchid Development, we act as long term custodians of Cricket Square and the wider community, creating spaces that serve both today and the future.
For us, the work continues every day.