One of the Caribbean’s sustainability leaders has added another milestone.
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba wins again. Green Globe RecertificationEnvironmental performance extended over 20 years. The carbon neutral resort remains the only hotel in the world to have achieved two perfect 100% Green Globe scores and continues to maintain that score. Green Globe Platinum StatusIt is a designation that recognizes long-term excellence across environmental, social and economic performance.
This hotel is also the only hotel designated by Green Globe as: “The world’s most sustainable hotel/resort.” The recent recertification followed a comprehensive remote audit that confirmed the organization’s continued compliance with international standards.
Nearly 40 years of measurable initiatives
Sustainability has been embedded in the resort’s operations from the beginning, with a focus on measurable programs across energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, ethical sourcing, employee training, biodiversity protection and community engagement.
For almost 40 years, Bucuti & Tara has implemented more than 400 sustainability action initiatives. In addition to Green Globe Platinum, the resort CarbonNeutral®, LEED Gold and Travelife Gold We have received certification and are working hard to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Its leadership has also received international recognition, including: UN Earth Climate Action AwardThe United Nations describes the resort’s sustainability program as “highly replicable and scalable.”
New milestone: All-electric operations and Net Zero goals
Among its latest initiatives, the resort’s signature Elements Restaurant We now operate a fully electric kitchen that is 100% fossil fuel free. According to the resort, the conversion eliminated gas use in the restaurant and reduced energy consumption by 18 percent.
In 2026, Bucuti & Tara plans to complete the conversion of its laundry facilities to an all-electric system, eliminating gas-dependent end operations at the facility and eliminating gas use throughout the resort.
Resorts are also developing. Net Zero certification for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026It is an important benchmark for long-term environmental strategies.
Across the beach, the property continues to be under construction. Friendship Tara – GMC Nature ReserveIt is a 32-acre protected area dedicated to reforestation and habitat restoration. In collaboration with Ban Lanta y Planta, the resort will plant its 1,200th tree in 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to support biodiversity and carbon reduction.
Impact on animal welfare across the island
Through this Stimami Sterilisami Through the program, Bucuti & Tara has completed 46,352 pet sterilizations across Aruba since 2016. The scheme now fully subsidizes procedures across the island.
Global ranking and recognition
Bucuti & Tara is currently ranked. 5th hotel in the world, 1st hotel in the Caribbean On TripAdvisor. sea front restaurant, extortionIt has been recognized as the number one fine dining restaurant in the Caribbean on the platform.
The adults-only resort continues to receive accolades year after year for service, romance and wellness from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes.
Resort introduction
Located on the white sands of Eagle Beach, a protected sea turtle nest, Bucuti & Tara offers 104 rooms, suites and a penthouse. The resort includes a “No Surprise Rate” model that includes guaranteed sunbeds, a freshwater infinity pool, spa services and accommodations, taxes and fees, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, in-room tablets, EV chargers, parking and local calls.
Meals are centered around: extortionIt serves locally inspired cuisine. Tara Lounge Private beach dining experiences are also available. Resort opens in October 2025 Jeremy Ford’s TerraLed by a Michelin-starred and Michelin Green-starred chef who also runs Stubborn Seed in Miami, the menu focuses on Aruban ingredients and partnerships with local fishermen and farmers.
