NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Yntegra Group has appointed XCO₂, an internationally recognized sustainability and climate advisory firm, as its strategic sustainability partner for the Sampson Cay development, reinforcing its commitment to lead a responsible, environmentally focused development in the Exumas.
The collaboration with XCO₂ strengthens Yntegra’s approach to integrating global sustainability best practices and innovative environmental technologies into a project designed for one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the world.
XCO₂ has extensive experience in The Bahamas and the Caribbean and is widely recognized within the international sustainability and engineering community for its performance-driven ‘resiliant design’ approach to environmental design and climate-informed development in the hospitality and resort sector. The firm has received multiple industry awards, including repeated recognition as CIBSE Building Performance Consultancy of the Year, reflecting leadership in environmental performance, decarbonization strategies and sustainable design outcomes.
These honors underscore the firm’s reputation for delivering measurable environmental performance across complex developments. “Working with XCO₂ adds a globally respected layer of sustainability expertise to an already exceptional group of partners,” said Yntegra Group’s CEO.
“Their track record in environmental performance and climate-responsive design aligns with our ambition to set the highest standard for responsible development at Sampson Cay.”
From the outset, Yntegra has positioned environmental responsibility as a central pillar of the Sampson Cay project, with the objective of setting a benchmark for how luxury hospitality developments can coexist with environmental preservation in island ecosystems.
“Our ambition with Sampson Cay is to lead by example in responsible development,” MacLean added.
“By working with XCO₂, alongside our already strong environmental team, we are integrating sustainable best practices and emerging environmental technologies that respond to global standards while respecting the unique land, waters and habitats of the Exumas. We hope this project helps set the stage for how environmentally responsible development can be delivered in one of the most beautiful and sensitive regions of the world.
”XCO₂ is supporting the project across sustainability strategy, environmental performance planning and certification pathways, helping ensure that sustainability is embedded from early design through long-term operation.
For Sampson Cay, this includes evaluating internationally recognized frameworks such as LEED, with the project currently on track toward certification, alongside broader strategies focused on energy efficiency, water stewardship, responsible material selection, habitat protection and climate resilience.
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, the sustainability approach is being tailored to reflect local environmental conditions, resource constraints and long-term ecological stewardship, ensuring that sustainability measures are both meaningful and durable.
Yntegra emphasized that sustainability at Sampson Cay is fundamentally about protecting what makes the Exumas special, today and for generations to come.
“Development in a place like the Exumas carries a responsibility to be thoughtful, informed and forward-looking, ” MacLean said.
“Our partnership with XCO₂ supports an approach where environmental preservation, innovation and responsible growth are aligned from the very beginning.”
As planning progresses, Yntegra expects to share further updates on environmental initiatives, sustainability milestones and certification progress as part of its commitment to transparency and responsible development.
