Analysis
Holbrook Travel says they are a Rainforest Alliance Verified Tour Operator — here is what is documented
- Holbrook Travel states it is a Rainforest Alliance Verified Tour Operator. This is supported by their certification. The company also holds ClimateSafe certification, indicating carbon neutrality, and partners with ClimateSafe for a carbon offset program dating back to 2008. Between January 2020 and December 2021, they offset 1,150 tonnes of CO2 for 405 travelers, with data verified by ICBE, Inc. Holbrook Travel has signed "Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency" and committed to annual progress reporting. Their subsidiary, Selva Verde Lodge, holds Costa Rica's Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Level 4. Conservation efforts include protecting 500 acres of rainforest, supporting a native species planting initiative in Costa Rica, and providing habitat for the Great Green Macaw. They also work with local providers and founded the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center.
- Based on available data, Holbrook Travel demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through certifications and specific conservation actions. To further raise its trust tier, Holbrook Travel could include more publicly available data on waste diversion, single-use plastic elimination, and local hiring percentages.
Conservation programs
- ›Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve protects 500 acres of primary and secondary rainforest.
- ›Supports an initiative in Alajuela, Costa Rica, where a local NGO planted 11,000 native species.
- ›Selva Verde Lodge provides habitat for the endangered Great Green Macaw.
Certifications on record
Rainforest Alliance Verified Tour Operator