Bucuti And Tara Beach Resort: Leading Sustainable Tourism with a Perfect Green Globe Score
Aruba Online News – Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, continues to make history and shape the future with its remarkable achievements, particularly earning a perfect Green Globe score of 100%. This globally recognized certification program evaluates the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses, focusing on people, place, and prosperity.
In 2020, Bucuti & Tara made history by becoming the first resort to achieve a perfect score of 100% for an onsite visit from Green Globe. This achievement, along with being named the “World’s Most Sustainable Hotel/Resort,” solidifies the resort’s leadership in sustainable tourism.
Bucuti & Tara’s commitment to sustainability encompasses 56 indicators, covering Sustainability, Social/Economic, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental aspects. The resort’s dedication to preserving natural beauty and cultural heritage is evident through initiatives like The Bucuti & Tara – GMC Nature Preserve and the planting of 650 endemic trees.
Notable achievements over the past year include:
- Nature preservation with the establishment of The Bucuti & Tara – GMC Nature Preserve and the planting of 650 endemic trees.
- Employee well-being and green loans to support financial stability and promote sustainability beyond the resort.
- Expansion of the on-grid solar system and working towards taking part of the Bucuti building off the grid.
- Promoting sustainable commuting with free-to-use EV chargers and low-interest loans for electric vehicles.
- Efficiency improvements in electricity and water usage, including the installation of solar water heaters and heat pump water heaters, unique to Bucuti & Tara.
Looking ahead to 2024, Bucuti & Tara aims to achieve Net Zero in Scope 1 and 2, phase out fossil fuels in remaining resort areas, and expand off-grid initiatives.
Ewald Biemans, Owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, expressed gratitude for receiving another perfect score from Green Globe, emphasizing the resort’s unwavering commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. Bucuti & Tara’s achievements and ambitious plans for 2024 underscore their dedication to making a positive impact on the local community and the environment. For more information, visit Bucuti.com.
