Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Sets a New Global Benchmark with Green Globe Recertification

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba, has once again earned Green Globe recertification, reinforcing its more than two decades of verified environmental leadership and proving that exceptional hospitality and uncompromising sustainability go hand in hand. The carbon-neutral resort remains the only hotel in the world to have achieved two perfect 100% Green Globe scores and continues to hold Green Globe Platinum status, recognized for excellence across environmental, social, and economic performance. The resort 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 confirming continued compliance with Green Globe’s rigorous international standards.

A Legacy Built on Action
From the beginning, Bucuti & Tara has focused on tangible, measurable action rather than aspirational statements. Sustainability is integrated into every aspect of operations, from energy efficiency and water stewardship to waste reduction, ethical sourcing, staff education, community engagement, and biodiversity protection.

Over nearly four decades, Bucuti & Tara has developed more than 400 action initiatives, supported by certifications including Green Globe Platinum, CarbonNeutral, LEED Gold and Travelife Gold, and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The resort’s leadership has also earned international recognition, including the Global UN Climate Action Award, with the United Nations calling its sustainability program “highly replicable and scalable.”

Key Sustainability Accomplishments and Goals for the Year Ahead
Bucuti & Tara continues advancing ambitious goals grounded in transparency, verification, and measurable impact, including:

● Fossil-fuel-free dining: Elements Restaurant now operates a 100% fossil-fuel-free, fully electric kitchen, allowing the culinary team to cook

without gas or other fossil fuels while achieving an 18% reduction in energy consumption.

● Eliminating fossil fuels in laundry: In 2026, the resort will complete the transition to a fully electric laundry, replacing its last gas-dependent operation and fully eliminating the use of gas throughout the property.

● Expanding its carbon sink: Through The Bucuti Tara–GMC Nature Preserve, a 32-acre (13-hectare) protected area dedicated to reforestation and habitat restoration, the resort actively removes carbon from the atmosphere while restoring native ecosystems. In partnership with Ban Lanta y Planta, Bucuti & Tara planted its 1,200th tree in 2025, strengthening biodiversity, supporting local wildlife, and contributing to long-term climate resilience.

● Progress toward Net Zero: In 2026, the resort will become certified Net Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey.

● Animal welfare impact: Bucuti & Tara’s Stimami Sterilisami has completed 46,352 pet sterilizations since 2016 and now fully subsidizes procedures across Aruba.

Proving Sustainability and Excellence Go Hand in Hand
Bucuti & Tara is the Caribbean’s most eco-certified hotel and continues to dominate globally recognized travel rankings, proving that memorable vacations and sustainability 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 earned the No. 1 Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the Caribbean distinction. Bucuti & Tara continues earning annual accolades from leading travel authorities, including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Forbes, consistently receiving recognition for service, romance, wellness, and overall excellence. These honors reflect a guest experience defined by tranquility, personalization, and laidback luxury, all delivered within one of the most advanced sustainability frameworks in global hospitality.

A Guiltfree Vacation That is Better for the Planet Than Staying Home
As the Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel, Bucuti & Tara offers guests a truly guilt-free escape where romance, comfort and sustainability stewardship coexist seamlessly—supporting a healthier planet with every stay.

Learn more by visiting Bucuti.com

About Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Recognized as the Caribbean’s first and only certified CarbonNeutral® hotel since 2018, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is celebrated globally as the No. 5 Hotel in the World and No. 1 Hotel in the Caribbean, according to Tripadvisor. Aruba’s premier adults-only, laidback luxury resort, Bucuti & Tara is the vision of award-winning hotelier and environmentalist Ewald Biemans, honored with multiple Hotelier of the Year accolades for his hospitality excellence and pioneering sustainability leadership.

Nestled along the pristine white sands of Eagle Beach, protected nesting ground for sea turtles and named one of the “Dream Beaches of the World,” Bucuti & Tara offers 104 elegant rooms, suites and penthouses. Guests enjoy guaranteed sunbeds, a freshwater infinity pool, indulgent spa treatments, and “no surprise rates” including accommodations, all taxes and fees, full daily breakfast, WiFi and in-room tablet, EV chargers, parking and local calls.

At the heart of the resort’s culinary experience is Elements, an award-winning oceanfront restaurant serving healthy, locally inspired cuisine. Guests can also enjoy Tara Lounge, private romantic beach dining, and as of Oct. 2025, the highly anticipated Terra by Jeremy Ford. Helmed by the visionary chef leading Miami’s Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star Stubborn Seed, Ford brings his signature artistry and sustainability ethos to Aruba, crafting a menu that honors Aruban ingredients, fishermen, and farmers while blending bold, innovative flavors with refined presentation.

Proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, Bucuti & Tara proudly holds IGLTA and TAG Approved® status. The resort’s deep commitment to sustainable luxury has earned prestigious certifications including CarbonNeutral®, LEED Gold, Green Globe Platinum and Travelife Gold. Named the World’s Most Sustainable Hotel/Resort by Green Globe in 2016, Bucuti & Tara’s comprehensive sustainability program was praised by the United Nations as “highly replicable and scalable” for hotels worldwide, all aligning seamlessly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.