More than a certification: a process of continuous improvement involving external and third party audits

At Biosphere Responsible Tourism (BRT) we assess and certify the conformity of sustainability practices in businesses and territorial tourism managers ‘destinations’, whatever their size or location: hotels, restaurants, museums and many other types.

We currently work under the Biosphere Scheme of the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), through our own platform, Biosphere Sustainable, where you will complete your certification process independently: you will be able to consult your documentation at any time and receive, 100% online, the external audits required to assess it.

Once the outcome is favourable, your entity's certification will be available in our public web repository, where anyone interested can check the scope and validity of your certification. In this way, you provide clear and assessed information to customers, visitors, investors and the rest of your stakeholders.

Discover the full process
People holding SDGs signs

External audit

100% online process

International presence

Certification for companies

Certification for destinations

Online Training

Explore the entities we have certified


News and current affairs

A practical guide to managing sustainability communication through transparency, verifiable evidence and continuous improvement after EU Directive 2024/825.

How to Manage Sustainability Communication After September 2026

The implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 marks the beginning of a new era for businesses and tourism destinations. Starting in September 2026, sustainability communication will need to be managed as an ongoing process based on transparency, verifiable evidence, and continuous improvement.
See more  
Castell d'Aro · Platja d'Aro · S'Agaró, a destination that advances with method

Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i S'Agaró Advances Responsible Tourism Management with Biosphere Certification

Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i S'Agaró has taken another step forward in responsible tourism management by earning Biosphere certification, a recognition awarded through a process of auditing, review, and continuous improvement. The certification helps the destination organize its commitments, document its progress, and align its management approach with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which serve as the methodological framework of the Biosphere certification scheme developed by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI).
See more  

Commitment to real action

Manage, document and assess your sustainability actions

Create your ESG plan, identify your impact and work towards a certification with an international presence.
Manage and document your sustainability actions under the Biosphere Scheme with our platform.
Organise your actions, provide evidence and undergo the applicable third-party assessment and audit process.
Try our platform for free