NewsJuly 28, 2024

Nexia Maldives Celebrates Nexia Week with Sustainability Event at Summer Island Maldives

Nexia Maldives partnered with Summer Island Maldives to host a one day sustainability event on 25th January 2024, to mark Nexia Week in the Maldives. Nexia  Week is a week-long event organised annually by Nexia, a global network of independent  accounting and consulting firms. 

Established in 2007, Nexia Maldives (formerly FJS – Consulting, Tax, Assurance) is a leading  consultancy firm in the Maldives offering a comprehensive range of services, including socio economic research, policy consulting, development planning, management and financial  consulting, and tax and assurance services. 

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This year’s Nexia Week focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) themes.  The gathering welcomed both local and international delegates. During the event, participants  learned about Summer Island Maldives’ sustainability initiatives, including its reef generation  efforts in the Blue Lagoon, an impressive coral nursery, and its 3-D printed reef, recognised  as the largest of its kind by Guinness World Records. The participants also undertook a coral  planting initiative during the event. 

Speaking about the event, Hamid Sodique, Managing Director of Nexia Maldives, said, “We  are thrilled to collaborate with Summer Island Maldives to mark Nexia Week and raise  awareness about the critical impact of climate change on coral reefs. This partnership  highlights the vulnerability of our natural environment and emphasises how our livelihoods are  directly impacted. By learning about and addressing these challenges together, we hope to  foster a deeper understanding and commitment to preserving our precious and valuable  ecosystems.” 

“We are honored to partner with Nexia Maldives to host their celebratory event to mark Nexia  Week and showcase the sustainability efforts at Summer Island Maldives,” said Mariya  Shareef, General Manager of Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd. 

Nestled just a 45-minute speedboat journey or a 5-minute seaplane ride from Velana  International Airport, Summer Island Maldives is a captivating barefoot beach destination with  a stellar reputation for its dedication to environmental sustainability. The resort has  implemented several initiatives, including the phased elimination of single-use plastics, the utilisation of renewable energy sources, the installation of the world’s largest 3D coral reef,  and an eco-friendly strategy to eradicate mosquitoes. In recognition of its sustainability  initiatives, Summer Island Maldives was awarded Leading Eco-Friendly Resort by South Asian  Travel Awards (SATA), in 2023. 

The event celebrating Nexia Week in the Maldives promises to further solidify Summer Island  Maldives’ position as a premier destination for both leisure and corporate events.