Eco Resort Certifications Explained
Eco certifications exist to separate real green resorts from marketing, but the sheer number of badges makes them hard to decode.
Knowing the few that matter helps you spot a resort that has actually been audited rather than one that just printed a green logo.
- Green Globe and EarthCheck audit real operations
- LEED applies to the buildings themselves
- Rainforest Alliance covers tourism and agriculture
- Check what the certification actually measures
Look for the audits behind the badge, and you can trust that the resort’s eco claims have been independently checked.