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


News and current affairs

FIHRT and Biosphere are collaborating to introduce Biosphere certification to hotels, restaurants, and tourism businesses throughout Catalonia, Spain.

FIHRT and Biosphere Responsible Tourism Collaborate to Promote Sustainability Certification in Catalonia’s Hospitality and Tourism Sectors

The Federation will promote Biosphere Certification in tourism sustainability, an internationally recognized scheme independently awarded by Biosphere Responsible Tourism as a third-party certification body.
What to Check When Sharing Your Biosphere Certification

Biosphere Certification Under the New Directive (EU) 2024/825

What should you check before displaying the Biosphere label? In the context of Directive (EU) 2024/825 on environmental claims and sustainability labels, Biosphere Responsible Tourism explains its third-party certification system and the update to its certificates. Find out how to identify the scope and validity period of Biosphere Certification and access the information supporting it.