EAGLE BEACH, Aruba — Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has once again reaffirmed its position as a global leader in sustainable hospitality by earning Green Globe recertification, extending a legacy of more than two decades of verified environmental excellence. The carbon-neutral resort remains the only hotel in the world to achieve two perfect 100% Green Globe scores and continues to hold the prestigious Green Globe Platinum status, a distinction that recognizes outstanding performance across environmental, social, and economic criteria. It is also the only property designated by Green Globe as “The World’s Most Sustainable Hotel/Resort.”

This latest recertification followed a comprehensive remote audit that confirmed the resort’s ongoing compliance with Green Globe’s rigorous international standards. Since its beginnings, Bucuti & Tara has focused on concrete, measurable action rather than aspirational promises. Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of its operations, from energy efficiency and water stewardship to waste reduction, ethical sourcing, staff education, community engagement, and biodiversity protection. Over nearly four decades, the resort has implemented more than 400 action initiatives, supported by globally recognized certifications such as Green Globe Platinum, CarbonNeutral, LEED Gold, and Travelife Gold, all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Among its most notable recent achievements, the resort continues to advance ambitious, transparent, and verifiable goals. Elements Restaurant now operates a 100% fossil-fuel-free, fully electric kitchen, achieving an 18% reduction in energy consumption while maintaining top culinary standards. In 2026, Bucuti & Tara will complete the transition to a fully electric laundry, eliminating the last remaining gas-dependent operation on the property. At the same time, the resort is expanding its carbon sink through the 32-acre Bucuti Tara–GMC Nature Preserve, dedicated to reforestation and habitat restoration. In partnership with Ban Lanta y Planta, the resort planted its 1,200th tree in 2025, strengthening biodiversity and contributing to long-term climate resilience.

The sustainability roadmap also includes a major milestone: in 2026, Bucuti & Tara will become certified Net Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In parallel, its social impact continues to grow through the Stimami Sterilisami program, which has completed 46,352 pet sterilizations since 2016 and now fully subsidizes procedures across Aruba. These efforts underscore a holistic approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental metrics and into community well-being.

Importantly, Bucuti & Tara proves that sustainability and excellence can go hand in hand. The resort is ranked No. 5 Hotel in the World and No. 1 Hotel in the Caribbean by Tripadvisor, while its signature Elements Restaurant was named the No. 1 Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the Caribbean. It also continues to earn accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Forbes, reflecting a guest experience defined by tranquility, personalization, and laid-back luxury—delivered within one of the most advanced sustainability frameworks in global hospitality.

As the Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel, Bucuti & Tara offers travelers a truly guilt-free escape, where romance, comfort, and environmental stewardship coexist seamlessly. It is a model that demonstrates how responsible tourism can not only protect the planet, but also elevate the very meaning of luxury travel.